ART OF THE NOUN: PEOPLE, PLACES, THINGS, IDEAS

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Animate and enliven your writing through daily writing practice, craft conversations, and critique workshops. Start, revise, and aim to finish one new story – fiction or nonfiction – plus take away drafts, ideas, and desire to create more.

SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE is a safe and vibrant cobblestone town of artists, expats, tourists, and locals set on a high desert plateau at the geographical center of mainland Mexico. It offers a pleasing climate, colonial architecture, great food and music, a spirited central plaza, parks and hills to walk, and thermal hot springs a short bus or taxi ride away.

The curriculum is welcoming to new and advanced writers, whether you're writing for publication or personal reasons.

"Studio" means new writing will be generated in response to prompts and assignments.

"Workshop" means feedback on new writing or old work-in-progress will be offered when desired.

"Trips" means exploring, observing, and enjoying the scenery, new views, and good company.

MARIANNE ROGOFF is a professor of creative writing who lives in California and has been leading writers trips to San Miguel de Allende for nearly twenty years. She is the author of the memoir Silvie’s Life, the story collection Love Is Blind in One Eye, and many award-winning travel stories, short fictions, essays, and book reviews.

Use Contact page to get in touch for more details and to sign up for next trip.

Questions? > marianne@mariannerogoff.com

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Previous Gatherings:

NEW YEAR DAYLONG WRITERS STUDIO

SUNDAY JANUARY 7 2024 * 10AM-4PM

FEASTS, FASTS, FIGHTS

Stories of Memorable Meals

In San Miguel de Allende [exact location upon deposit]

For writers of fiction or memoir, all levels welcome

Have you been hungry, satisfied, left with the bill, a happy camper, lazy snacker, secret sinner? Describe sensory textures, table settings, and emotional dynamics of turning-point meals: the tensions and pleasures of cooking and eating with lovers, family, and gatherings of friends. Take time out on the first weekend of the new year to write in good company.

10 participants max, first come first serve

PAST TRIPS BEFORE PANDEMIC BREAK: 2020-2024

Exploring Narrative (January 2018)

Art of the Noun: People, Places, Things, Ideas (January 2017)

Art of the Noun: People, Places, Things, Ideas (January 2016)

The Hero's Journey: San Miguel de Allende (January 2015)

Turning Points: San Miguel de Allende (January 2014)

Art of the Verb: Boulder, Utah (June 2013, with Lavinia Spalding)

Art of the Noun: San Miguel de Allende (Jan 2013, with Lavinia Spalding)

Art of the Noun: San Miguel de Allende (Jan 2012)

Art of the Noun: San Miguel de Allende (Jan 2010)

Art of the Noun: San Miguel de Allende (Aug 2008)

Textures of Happiness: Palm Springs (Jan 2008)

Textures of Happiness: Inverness Coast (Aug 2007)

Restless Urges: Todos Santos, Baja (Jan 2007)

Feasts, Fasts, Fights: San Miguel de Allende (Dec 2005–Jan 2006)

Travel Atlas: San Miguel de Allende (Aug 2006)

Travel Atlas: San Miguel de Allende (Aug 2005)

Memoir/Fiction Writing: Jilotepec (Aug 2004)