THE FIELD WORKS PHILOSOPHY
part intuitive, part analytical
Field Works Writing emerged from Allison’s two tangled paradoxical loves: rigorous academic structures and intuitive lived experience. Field Works Writing upholds the following FIVE key principles:
1. Learning is not linear and we are not vessels to be filled with knowledge. Learning is a give and take with the instructor. At Field Works, we value your experience and knowledge and actively appreciate that we will be learning from you just as you are learning from us.
2. Writing is not one-size-fits-all. At Field Works, we embrace a multi-faceted approach because we are multi-faceted individuals with different needs and preexisting skill sets. This means every course or workshop is different because you make it so. We strive to incorporate, value, and honor your contribution to our community and to each Field Works experience.
3. Writing is a practice with an infinite ceiling. There is no mastery, and if there were, how boring. We believe in our limitless capacity to grow and learn and be better versions of our writing selves.
4. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. At Field Works, we believe in a world where these tenants matter, not just in theory, but in practice. This means that we are always working to make spaces that honor diverse voices and perspectives, live up to equitable standards, and are inclusive and welcoming to folks of all identities. This also means that there is a zero tolerance policy for any hate, bigotry, homophobia, racism, sexism, classism, ableism, or ageism.
5. Fun. Writing should be fun. Overall. Not always. Not sometimes, but overall. We should enjoy the hours we put into our craft and the hours we put into talking about our craft. If we’re not enjoying it, we’re doing it wrong.
A Note on Financial Accessibility
At Field Works, we strive to make writing and learning accessible no matter your income. We don’t know exactly what this looks like for us yet. We know everyone has different needs and budgets. Every Field Works experience also has different needs and budgets, and we are also trying to make a living. We ask that you pay what you can afford, but if you cannot afford the cost we suggest, please don’t let that stop you. Please do reach out. We will make accommodations when and how we can.
Graphic Design Elements by Susan Lasater
Susan earned a BA in Visual Art from Boise State University. Her writing can be found at Paper Plane Press, Oroboro, and Stonecrop Magazine. She co-illustrated the picture book Dennis the Cat was Here. With twenty-seven screws and four rods drilled into her spine, plus a plate in her skull, she has the power to predict rain and snow with 98.97% accuracy. Find her on on instagram @susanlasater_art
It Truly Takes A Village
A few acknowledgements are in order: people, who have been essential to the Field Works development process. Mike Bell: for his invaluable business knowledge and constant logistical support. Avrey Parsons-Field: for being my go-to business start-up mentor. Tara Westmor: for literally dreaming up the name of this whole thing and for her creative brainstorming sessions. Sarah Williams: for her website expertise and advise. Brady Richards: for helping me rein in all the loose nuts & bolts of website design. And finally, Sarah Field: for inspiring me to never settle and to work my ass off to make a business out of something I love.