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Writing Travel Guidebooks Seminar in NYC

Media Bistro is offering a Guidebook Writing Seminar at their HQ in NYC hosted by Lonely Planet author Robert Reid. The course is $65 ($50 for Avant Guild Members). In the seminar you will learn: -The setup of this quirky publishing sub-industry -Which guidebook series appeals to which travel market -- and which is the best fit for you -How to position your travel and writing experience for a guidebook company, and how to pitch them successfully -The realities of the guidebook writer lifestyle -How to write your sample chapter and what the editors are looking for -Specifics of guidebook writing style When: July 25 6:30-9:30pm Where: 494 Broadway (Spring & Broome), New York, NY Click here for more info and to register.

1 comment

  • Edward13 July 2007
    I fully agree with your insightful perspective, actually there is a similar thread at Frontier Blog ( https://www.hwswworld.com/wp )