Allaboutwriting

There are numerous possibilities for travel writing. Every newspaper and weekly has a travel supplement or section, and they often use stories by freelancers.

Join the widely-published travel writer Fred de Vries and learn how to write top-quality travel articles and get them published.

The Travel Writing Course is held over two days with a gap of a month between the two days. During this time participants will write their own piece for discussion and feedback on day two.

Day One

A brief overview of the history of travel writing

The ‘modern traveller’ and the various types of travel writing personas

We tackle the issue of ‘how to prepare for a travel story’

The ‘dos and don’ts of travel writing

How to approach a potential outlet for your story

Each section will include examples from real life, written pieces and exercises that will hone your skills.

Day Two

We look at the stories the participants have written

Critique each other’s work

The aim is that every participant comes up with a story that could be published in a newspaper or magazine.

Cost: R2000

For more information or to book your place please email trishurquhart@gmail.com