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On the Road: Breaking into Travel Writing
Course DetailsEvery square foot of Earth is a possible topic for a travel article. But how do you write them, sell them, and get assignments? And how do you discover the great untold place that only you know about -- and then convince a publication to send you there? If you've ever wanted to write about the landscape outside your window or on the other side of the globe, this seminar may be for you. In this seminar, you will learn:
Instructor BioJames Sturz's Courses Travel Writing Boot Camp – New York (Class starts February 2)  James has appeared on Inside Edition, Real Personal, The Book Show, and Good Day New York. His journalism has also been anthologized in the sociology textbook Human Sexuality and in the volumes Italy: The Best Travel Writing from The New York Times and Best Food Writing 2007. Testimonials Thanks to James, I now know the proper way to propose stories. He provided great comments on my articles and gave me the impetus to submit my ideas for publication. -- Kathleen Kent"After taking James' class, I could take my writing to the next level. Since completing the class I have landed travel pieces in The New York Times, Out Traveler, Flaunt, Clear, and Genre and logoonline.com." -- Cator Sparks "James is a great instructor. He's a smart, well-spoken guy who knows what he's talking about and can answer your questions. This was by far the best class of its kind that I've taken. " -- St. John Frizell, copy director, Bon Appetit "I grabbed a last-minute flight from Portland, Maine, so I could attend. I'd do it again in a heartbeat. James clinched the aspects of the business that I thought I knew, and opened my eyes to all that I did not know." -- Pat Friedman "James is fantastic. If you want to become a travel writer, consider this course your first journey." -- Ethan Todras-Whitehill "Since James' class, I've been assigned travel stories for Plenty, Nymag.com, and Experience Curacao. He didn't just make me a better travel writer. He made me a better writer, period." -- Jennifer van der Kwast "James was very accomplished, professional, and had good insight. He gave you a good gist of travel writing and pitch basics. You get two classes in one." -- Janie Ho "James is sharp and to the point. He's a great writer and a warm teacher." -- Hiram Pines "James was generous sharing his travel writing experience and insider information. This was a very valuable session of non-stop tips and wisdom." -- Amy Murphy "James is a terrific instructor. He's knowledgeable, articulate, animated, thoughtful, and funny. He taught me a lot about the travel writing business." -- Nancy Kline "James is candid and incredibly knowledgeable. He gives useful and enlightening feedback on material presented in class, and instills confidence for pitching work." -- Julie Potter "James is a terrific, audience-friendly instructor." -- Judy Ostrow "As an established travel writer, James can teach you to cultivate a story idea, sell it, and write it in a creative and provocative way. I'd take a class with him again." -- Bobby Calise |
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