The Geneseo Almanacs

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geneseo almanacs, n. A gallery of pieces originating in walks Geneseo writers took around dorms, the campus, and the village. Writing catalyzed by objects seen during these walks.

geneseo almanacs, v. To say this story happened in this place at this time. To map the start of writing. To invite readers to navigate how and where stories begin. To write from chance encounter: a question, a trace memory of experience that sharpens when held up to attention.

The Geneseo Almanacs originated in Prof. Jess Fenn’s Fall 2015 section of ENGL 201, Foundations of Creative Writing.

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