Writers, join @rolfpotts for workshops this summer in Paris: Beginner Travel Memoir, Aug. 24-28, 2026, or Advanced Travel Memoir, Aug. 31-Sep. 4. And join Kim Krizan for Screenwriting in Paris, Aug. 17-21. Details at https://t.co/2K9yWikzZ3
The Oscar-nominated cowriter of BEFORE SUNRISE and BEFORE SUNSET, Kim Krizan, will be teaching a Paris screenwriting class with me the week of August 25-29. . No prior writing experience is necessary; all levels are welcome. For details, go to https://t.co/4EJX3M092Q.
A few spots still open for our 2025 @ParisWriting Workshops 🇫🇷 *July 6-11 Novel Workshop with @laurengrodstein (https://t.co/1HgH5E9F3h) + *Travel Memoir with @rolfpotts in Aug or Sept (https://t.co/kzEeZiwO4o). Apply online for fast reply https://t.co/2K9yWikzZ3 #writing#Paris
I'm now accepting 2025 registrations for the travel memoir writing classes I teach each year in Paris. The class will take place August 18-22, 2025. See https://t.co/4EJX3M092Q for class and application details.
Jenna is revealing her December ‘Read With Jenna’ pick: "We Must Not Think of Ourselves" by Lauren Grodstein (@laurengrodstein@algonquinbooks)
"I read this book about a year ago and it took my breath away. It is a little piece of history," @JennaBushHager says.
Starting in 2004, I traveled the world for roughly 18 months. The lessons learned formed the basis for much of The 4-Hour Workweek.
On my journey—from the back alleys of Berlin to the hidden lakes of Patagonia—I had next to nothing: one suitcase, one backpack, and only two books. One of those books was Walden by Henry David Thoreau (naturally), and the other was Vagabonding: An Uncommon Guide to the Art of Long-Term World Travel, written by Rolf Potts (@rolfpotts).
Vagabonding easily remains in my top-10 list for life-changing books. Why? Because one incredible trip, especially a long-term trip, can change your life forever. And Vagabonding teaches you how to travel (and think), not for one trip, but for the rest of your life.
In my own dog-eared copy of Vagabonding, I have notes, underlines, and highlights on practically every page, ranging from the tactical (how to pack intelligently, what to bring, what not to bring, where to go, etc.) to the philosophical (the Upanishads, how to slow down after a lifetime of rushing and caffeine, etc.). I also have a wish list of dream destinations on the inside cover, including places like Stockholm, Prague, Paris, Munich, Berlin, and Amsterdam. The list goes on and on.
Using the Rolf’s tips, I checked them all off. I was able to explore many of them for 2-3 months at a time at my own pace, unrushed and unworried. It was a dream come true.
Everything in Vagabonding works. This book changed my life completely, and I wish the same for you.
Read the ⭐ STARRED REVIEW ⭐ from @KirkusReviews for @laurengrodstein's WE MUST NOT THINK OF OURSELVES. Grodstein's writing is quintessentially Algonquin—tender, moving, and absolutely beautiful: https://t.co/3bzJ7nZy7m
#40YearsofAlgonquin
In #Paris#theatre: Tuesdays to Saturdays, #Ionesco’s THE BALD SOPRANO and THE LESSON @theatrehuchette. English subtitles every Wednesday. https://t.co/0rbIiZTZbb
Paname Bouquine—the #bouquinistes festival celebrating the beloved stall booksellers of Paris—will be held July 1-2, 2023! (Pic and more info: panamebouquine on IG)
Our writing classes are run by @laurengrodstein + @rolfpotts who not only have taught at major universities/MFA programs, but also summers in Paris for well over a decade. They know the city inside and out, so you can settle in and enjoy the experience #likealocal. Links in bio🇫🇷
The 2023 Poets and Scholars Summer Writing Retreat will take place this year from July 11-21. The Retreat will be hosted completely virtually, bridging gaps of geography and granting accessibility to those unable to travel.
Apply now! https://t.co/So13HmlWfs