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By the end of this workshop you’ll be able to
- Understand different formats of travel writing
- Approach different publications as a travel writer
- Identify different revenue generation avenues
- Charge the appropriate amount for your work
- Avoid common mistakes that travel writers make
More about the workshop
If you have ambitions of becoming a travel writer and want to explore this space as a freelancer, this workshop hosted by Pallavi Pasricha is a perfect starting point. Pallavi transitioned to a freelancer after working with some of the most renowned travel brands like Lonely Planet for over 10 years. Here's what her workshop will cover:
- Getting started
– Understanding different formats of travel writing
– Choosing to be a freelancer
– Freelance writing vs working for a travel media company
– Understanding pros and cons - Pitching your work
– Learning the art of pitching
– Pitching stories when you don’t have previous writings
– Exploring examples of successful pitches - Writing for media publications
– Researching about publications that suit you
– Finding the right contacts
– Approaching publications
- Building a financial foundation
– Charging the right amount for your work
– Understanding other income generation avenues - Questions and answers
About the host
Pallavi is a travel writer who has worked with top media companies such as Lonely Planet, The Times Of India and India Today Travel Plus. She has been on the road for more than 15 years and has explored more than 23 countries. With an exciting travel history and an enviable list of adventures, some of which are, paragliding in Switzerland, driving an ATV in Mustang Valley in Nepal and travelling solo across the UK and Punjab to write two Lonely Planet travel guides, Pallavi is an experienced food and travel writer who contributes to some of the top publications in the industry and writes for a living.
You can follow her stories on pallavipasricha.
What you should carry along
A notebook and pen
- This is a recorded workshop for which you will have access through your registered Tripoto account
- You can access the recording through the link provided to you on email
1. Bookings are non-transferable. You can’t share, tamper, download or make a copy of the recorded course.
2. Instructors alone are responsible for the recorded workshop. Tripoto assumes no liability and is only responsible for making the experiences and host's services available through the Tripoto platform.
3. The recording will only be available for the account that was used to make the purchase.
4. You can access the recording using the link provided to you. The link can’t be further shared.
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