Craft & Current: A Manual for Magical Writing by Janisse Ray

More than just a manual to hone skills and technique, Craft & Current is a transformative journey, empowering writers—from beginning to seasoned—to harness the profound power of storytelling. Drawing on years of experience, environmental stewardship, and a commitment to service, award-winning author Janisse Ray shows readers how stories can be an unrelenting force—capable of saving people and places by starting conversations, fostering connections, and driving individuals to take action. Woven in are tips for rewilding and opening oneself to the sacred, finding golden threads, and tapping into that which cannot always be explained. An essential read for nature writers seeking to elevate their craft and make an impact, Ray’s book is invigorating and accessible, with prompts and exercises to keep the spark lit. Why write about nature now? To show loss and the damage we are doing to the earth. To grieve. To put a place on the map. To offer hope. To make change.

Learn more about the author and purchase a copy of Craft & Current: A Manual for Magical Writing directly at www.JanisseRay.com.

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