Writers Lunch - Travel Like a Writer

When the mood strikes or fortune smiles upon thee, take the opportunity to travel! As a writer, experiencing the world from different perspectives is terribly important. "Write what you know" takes on a whole new meaning once you've had the chance to see the world! Have you ever walked a cobblestone street in Dublin? Watched the sun set from a beach in Tulum? Ridden a gaily painted bus in Belize? The experiences of travelling can be enhanced tenfold with a notebook in hand, a camera at the ready, and an eye for people-watching that can prompt poems and stories that you'd never get sitting behind a desk researching the world and its cultures. With tips and tricks to put ideas in place, we will explore how going the extra mile on vacation or a work trip can pay dividends in your writing life.

About our Speaker
If you are looking for an editor with a strong hold of epic sci-fi, climate fiction, or any of the punks, Sean Morrissey Carroll (he/him) is your man. Sean has an innate understanding of poetry in prose and linguistic interplay, making him a master in line editing for both style and substance. As both a seaweed farmer and restaurant owner, Sean has a strong comprehension of logistics in his toolbox to ensure your science fiction and fantasy epics are immersive and believable. His art degree and history of critical evaluation allows him to provide clear insights and guidance to move your idea from what you see in your head to a fully fleshed-out story. Sean is also adept at honing literary elements of fiction that will resonate and hook the reader’s emotions.
In his spare time, Sean writes near-future sci-fi with heart-wrenching themes about family and climate displacement. His stories can be found in Defunkt, Nebo, Punt Volat, Space City Underground, and decomp zine (intentionally lowercase).
Let Sean help you imbue your hard science with humanity.