NW Book Talk – Jesse Morse 5-13-2026

Jesse Morse on Place-Based Writing, Poetry & Finding Stories in Everyday Landscapes

Writer, poet, musician, and educator Jesse Morse joins Northwest Book Talk to explore the art of place-based writing and how paying closer attention to the world around us can deepen storytelling.

Jesse teaches literature and creative writing at Clark College and discusses how observation, nature writing, poetry, and even sitting quietly in your backyard can inspire meaningful creative work.

He also shares insights into teaching, music, and the connection between poetry and storytelling ahead of his workshop at the Northwest Book Fair & Media Fest.