Travel writing workshop

Make travelling pay! Find out what travel editors of newspapers and magazines look for. How to get a commission, write a saleable article and get your trip financed. Practical advice on identifying suitable outlets and contacting editors.

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Key course information

Dates
13/01/12 - 23/03/12

Day(s)
Fri

Duration
11 weeks

Time
12:35 - 14:35

Fees
Full fee: £118
Senior fee: £67
Concession: £32

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
HJ017

Availability
This date is full

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Course outline

What is the course about?

A course to turn your travel experiences into saleable travel articles. Your chance to get your adventures into print, examine what makes a good article and learn about what travel editors look for. We will explore the huge market for well written words on travel and cover both how to market yourself and your work.

What topics will we cover?

Coming up with ideas
What makes a good travel piece
Eye catching openings
Marketing and selling your work
Liaising with PRs and Tourist Boards
Identifying suitable outlets
Research abroad.

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

- Identify good and bad travel articles
- Identify how travel pages work
- Apply the basic structure of a travel piece
- Edit your writing
- Approach the right person with your article.

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

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

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

Group discussion, information from the tutor, opportunities to practise writing travel articles with constructive criticism from the tutor and class.

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

None.

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.

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. 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. As a broadcaster she has presented Food and Drink ( BBC2) and has contributed to Woman’s Hour and You and Yours.
She has been Travel editor on the Telegraph and editor of What Hotel Magazine, The Best of British and Quintessential Britain.

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.