Travel Writing

Fancy yourself as Bill Bryson or Freya Stark? Want to get published in a travel magazine or newspaper? Perhaps you blog, travel on business, or intend to embark on a long trip? This Travel Writing short course will help you gather your experiences and write them up effectively. Learn how to evoke a sense of place, structure your story, and how travel writers liaise with the travel industry to get 'hospitality'.Travel Writing & Freelance Writing: How to get published in print and online short course tutor Susan Grossman discusses freelance writing and what to expect on her courses. Course Information Start DateStart TimeDurationCostCourse CodeApply Monday 8 May 2017 18:30-21:00 8 weekly classes (not on Bank Holidays) £355.00 CS1212 Apply Now Tutor Info Course tutor: Susan Grossman is a former BBC broadcaster, magazine editor, freelance travel journalist and author. She lectures on the MA in Journalism at Westminster University and works as a career coach, media trainer and writing mentor, helping individuals and media professionals get published and impress editors. She has a certificate in ILM Coaching and Mentoring Stage 5  and 30 years' work experience as a consumer journalist. www.susangrossman.co.uk Susan is a well-established travel writer, magazine editor and reported for BBC Radio4's Breakaway for 15 years. Eligibility This course is suitable for those with some writing experience who want to develop their ideas for travel writing. You may, or may not already write a blog. Please come prepared with an A4 pad and pen to start working on your ideas. Those who are already published in other fields are more than welcome, as are photographers who would like to explore adding words to their photos. English Requirements Applicants must be fluent in written and spoken English.