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WHAT THE COURSE CONSISTS OF

  What to write about. In a shrinking world, hasn’t everywhere been done to death? No, we’ll talk about new destinations and novel views of familiar places.

  Finding an angle. You won’t get very far if you offer editors a piece on Paris, say, because the idea is too vague and general. But they’ll bite your hand off if you can come up with an original slant. Our brainstorming sessions will help you discover imaginative angles that will grab the attention of any editor.

  Which publication? National or local, domestic or overseas, print or online? The choice and range is vast - if you know where to look.

  What do editors want? They’re the most important people you’ll deal with. Waste their time and you’ll be wasting your own. But with our essential tips you will find out exactly what they’re looking for.

  How to write a query letter. You’ve had a great idea and can write well, so don’t blow it with an imperfect pitch.

  Setting up a travel trip. How to liaise with PRs, tour operators and tourist boards so that they – and not you – pay for your travel and accommodation.

  Multiply your earnings from one trip. Find out how to generate several stories from a single journey, which you can then sell to different publications.

  Developing a writer’s eye (and ears, nose and mouth). Our practical exercises will help you sharpen your senses and offer useful tips about meeting people - all vital skills that will bring your writing alive.

  Taking notes. We'll talk about why it's so important to keep a journal or diary and discuss the do's and don'ts of note-taking.

  Writing style. You don’t have to be a genius to be a good writer; writing is a craft that can be learnt. Through practical exercises you will reach your full creative potential, whether you want to write for profit or for pleasure. And by looking at what works - and what doesn’t - we’ll give you the tools to find your own style and voice.

"I particularly enjoyed the part of the course where we had to edit our own work. It taught me not to be precious about my writing and showed me how cutting out all the flowery prose makes the article much tighter and a better read."

- David C

"I discovered there's a bit more to this than just writing about your holidays - but now I feel each trip I make will be so much more interesting."

- Patsy M