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LONDON SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM |
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| Course Fee: £ 245 (inc vat) | |||
| Course Date and start time: | Commencing 26 October 2009 |
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| Six Monday evenings from 6.30pm- 9.00pm | |||
Travel Writing
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 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 onwards.
| Week 1: What is Journalism? | The difference between news and features. From ideas to angles. Publication style vs personal style | |
| Week 2: Research | Interviewing. Evaluating information: what to leave in/out. The journalistic life. Finding your own unique selling perspective. | |
| Week 3: Travel - Overview | About the job. Skills and qualities. Making a start. What makes a travel article? What do 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 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.
Book: Lonely Planet Travel Writing (included in course fee)