Travel writing evening class from the London School of Journalism

Travel Writing Evening Class

A specialist evening course covering travel writing as a freelance, held on Monday evenings, between 6.30pm and 9.00pm.

The course begins with a general introduction to freelance journalism, and then specialises in travel writing in particular. The course tutors are Lorna V. (freelance introduction) and Paul Gogarty. Lorna is a successful freelance journalist, and Paul, formerly a presenter on The Holiday Programme, is a well-known freelance travel writer and author.

Weeks 1 and 2 will be taught by Lorna V and Paul Gogarty will teach weeks 3 to 6.

Travel Writing :
Week 1: What is Journalism?	The difference between news and features. From ideas to angles. Publication and style vs personal style.
Week 2: Research	Interviewing. Evaluating information: what to leave in/out. Living the journalistic life. Finding one's unique selling perspective.
Week 3: Travel writing - Overview	About the job. Skills and qualities required. Making a start. What makes a travel article? What do travel editors and readers want?
Week 4: Getting Started	Getting your foot in the door. Pitching your idea. Theme. Conclusions. Exploring your travel feature.
Week 5: Following Up	Where to go from here. Spreading the net. Discipline. Ideas. Theme. Conclusions. Exploring your travel feature.
Week 6: The meat of the travel feature	Setting up for business. The first commission. Exploring different travel features. Broadening your style and skills.

There are two writing assignments included in the course - both of which will be reviewed by the course tutor. The aim of this course is to give you a real understanding of the travel journalism industry, how to market your ideas and what to do to make your writing as publishable as possible.

Course Date and time:

Commencing 19 May 2008
Classes will be held on six Monday evenings, from 6.30pm to 9.00pm. There will be no class on 26 May.
The course will begin again in October.

Course Fee: £ 245 (inc vat)

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