Travel writing

Morning seminar

Travel writing with Geoff Bartlett
One morning seminar: 10.00am - 12noon
Fee: $75 (includes GST)

Next available seminar:

Friday 05 Mar 2010

Evening seminar

Travel writing with Geoff Bartlett
One evening seminar: 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Fee: $75 (includes GST)

Next available seminar:

Thursday 25 Mar 2010

What will you learn from this seminar?

Do you love travelling? Want to combine that with writing? If so, travel writing is a popular option for writers. But it's not all about lying on a beach for two weeks and then spinning a yarn about your holiday. It does, however, provide an opportunity for you to partially fund (or, for the very experienced, fully fund) a trip away.

If you like the idea of writing travel features for print or online or contributing to travel guide books then this seminar will help you.

The seminar will cover:

publishing opportunities (newspapers, magazines, electronic publishing, travel literature, guidebooks, other avenues)
types of travel stories (service stories, destination stories, personal essays)
what it takes to be a travel writer
some straight talk about earnings
finding and focusing your story (the right subject, travel trends, developing your story)
the art and craft of travel writing
getting published and making contacts (including tips on joining professional associations such as the Australian Society of Travel Writers)
writing for travel guidebooks

Who presents this seminar?

This seminar is presented by Geoff Bartlett, he has worked as a freelance travel writer and photographer for magazines and websites for the last six years. His current areas of focus are the islands of the South Pacific and Asia. He is a regular contributor to Pacific Island Paradises and Asian Paradises.

Geoff will show you all you need to know to see your travel experiences in print.

Find out what past students say about the Travel Writing seminar here.

This seminar is held at the Sydney Writers' Centrein our professional harbourside training rooms in the evenings.

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Course dates and fees

Morning seminar

Travel writing with Geoff Bartlett
One morning seminar: 10.00am - 12noon
Fee: $75 (includes GST)

Next available seminar:

Friday 05 Mar 2010

Evening seminar

Travel writing with Geoff Bartlett
One evening seminar: 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Fee: $75 (includes GST)

Next available seminar:

Thursday 25 Mar 2010

Rave reviews about Travel Writing: "I really enjoyed the seminar. As a complete novice to the writing game, I found the hints and tips great - its helped me start to fomulate all the travel stories I have collected over the past few years into pieces that might be of interest to an editor somewhere!" - Alison Fox "Just wanted to write and say I attended the Travel Writers seminar. It was fantastic. The realistic life experiences provided gave us all insight into the truth about the industry and what we should expect. He was completely honest and I can not wait to get stuck into my freelance writing. "I will definitely be recommending and also attending other writing courses in the future. The course was also great for meeting other contacts in this industry and professionals who can assist with editing etc." - Nicole Beatty The honesty of the presenter and his insight into the travel writing industry was invaluable. "I believe the information as useful and practical for travel writing (which is quite distinct from other forms of writing). I did a longer travel writing course with another training provider and probably learnt more in one night than I did over 6 weeks with them." - Nicholas Corbett "It was exactly what I was looking for and catered to all levels of the group. I thought it was very informative, concise and the presenter was very honest about the industry. I felt I got a lot out of it and will definitely be using that information." - Caitlin Wright "Being an absolute novice but having an interest in travel writing, Geoff provided insider knowledge and helpful information and tips. I now know where to start and feel enabled to do so. Thank you." - Gabrielle Martin read more ...

Rave reviews about Travel Writing:

"I really enjoyed the seminar. As a complete novice to the writing game, I found the hints and tips great - its helped me start to fomulate all the travel stories I have collected over the past few years into pieces that might be of interest to an editor somewhere!"
- Alison Fox

"Just wanted to write and say I attended the Travel Writers seminar. It was fantastic. The realistic life experiences provided gave us all insight into the truth about the industry and what we should expect. He was completely honest and I can not wait to get stuck into my freelance writing.

"I will definitely be recommending and also attending other writing courses in the future. The course was also great for meeting other contacts in this industry and professionals who can assist with editing etc."
- Nicole Beatty

The honesty of the presenter and his insight into the travel writing industry was invaluable.

"I believe the information as useful and practical for travel writing (which is quite distinct from other forms of writing). I did a longer travel writing course with another training provider and probably learnt more in one night than I did over 6 weeks with them."
- Nicholas Corbett

"It was exactly what I was looking for and catered to all levels of the group. I thought it was very informative, concise and the presenter was very honest about the industry. I felt I got a lot out of it and will definitely be using that information."
- Caitlin Wright

"Being an absolute novice but having an interest in travel writing, Geoff provided insider knowledge and helpful information and tips. I now know where to start and feel enabled to do so. Thank you."
- Gabrielle Martin

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