What is Place Writing?

And why you should subscribe to this newsletter

In this Substack we celebrate the art and craft of Place Writing. Do you want to be inspired? Join our band of readers and writers who love everything about place and home. Subscribe now and get fortnightly posts delivered to your in-box for free.

My corner of the world: Cambridgeshire, England.

What is Place Writing?

Place Writing has huge potential as a field of study and brings together many aspects of importance and concern in contemporary society; it ranges from the minutiae of living organisms to the effects of climate change, and from natural landscapes to urban-living and our understanding of home. This Substack is a collection of carefully considered posts that will facilitate your own exploration of the genre and generate new ideas about home, place, and place writing.

Hi, I’m Yasmin.

I am a researcher and mentor and I write about the intersection of place, time, and memory. Welcome to my newsletter! Subscribe to:-

• Be informed about what’s happening in the field of Place Writing.

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What can you expect from this newsletter?

If you are here because you love reading, you can expect new insights into the world of creative non-fiction with suggestions to broaden your reading. And, if you’re a writer, you’ll be guided towards new thinking on how to incorporate place in your work. Since my interests are firmly in the arts and humanities, I draw on my experience and passion for nature, art, art history, architecture, design, and home to produce regular short-form posts.

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Writing can be a lonely business; this newsletter facilitates the development of a community and I really appreciate your company. Let’s create a safe space for questions; let’s explore ideas. Join the debate.

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Annual paid subscriptions help me with my research for this newsletter and subsidise my work as a mentor to new writers. Writing is my full-time occupation. Together, we can nurture new writers and create some exciting Home and Place Writing projects. All subscribers, free and paid, are very welcome, and your support much appreciated. If you prefer not to subscribe then follow me here via Notes and join the conversation when you can.

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