Travel journalism workshop

You love travelling and taking photos but how do you decide what to write about and which pictures will sell? This course will help you focus and approach editors.

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Key course information

Dates
05/11/11

Day(s)
Sat

Duration
1 week

Time
10:30 - 17:30

Fees
Full fee: £45
Senior fee: £27
Concession: £13

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
HJ018

Availability
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Course outline

What is the course about?

A one-day course to help you turn your travel experiences into a saleable travel article.

What topics will we cover?

What makes a good travel piece
What to include and leave out
Eye catching openings
How to get published
How to deal with PRs and Tourist Boards.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

- identify good/bad pieces of writing
- learn the basic structure of a travel piece
- identify where and how to sell
- approach editors with confidence.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

You should have been writing regularly, either creative writing or keeping a journal during travel.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Group discussion, information from the tutor, opportunities to practice writing travel copy with feedback from the tutor and class.

The Tutor
Susan Grossman is an editor, author and journalist of 25 years standing who specialises in consumer affairs and travel. Her career history has included being a researcher/writer for Which, Holiday Which and The Good Food Guide and a magazine editor at Rewood Publishing. As a broadcaster she has presented Food and Drink ( BBC2) and has contributed to Woman’s Hour, You and Yours and Breakaway.
She has been Travel Editor on the Telegraph Magazine and editor of What Hotel Magazine and is the author of six travel guides. She is a Visiting Lecturer in journalism at Westminster and City University and also works as a writing mentor.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

Please bring with you a travel supplement from a newspaper and any travel features you have enjoyed.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made. Feedback from the tutor and students during the class.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2652

humanities@citylit.ac.uk

Advice times:

During term-time Monday 12.30–13.30 and 17.30–18.30 Thursday 12.30–13.30 and 17.30–18.30

Non term-time Monday 17.30–18.30 Thursday 12.30–13.30.

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.