Comments on: Travel Writing Workshops and Conferences

By: Ellen

Ellen — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 18:46:42 +0000

I completely agree that attending workshops are essential and great places to learn new things. That is why when I find great deals for workshops I always attend them. I just found a deal through buywithme recently too where you can buy a voucher to attend any workshop from mediabistro for only $30! Here is a link:

http://www.buywithme.com/nyc/deals/2070-mediabistro

By: Adam Hunter

Adam Hunter — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 02:15:30 +0000

I’m so sorry that I missed these workshops. I’m really kicking myself for this, but you know they will probably have them again soon. I’m staying tuned to future updates so I can be in the know next time.
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By: Elle@ ceudemacunaima

Elle@ ceudemacunaima — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 22:46:32 +0000

Too bad I missed most of the workshops. But I will not definitely make the last pass without my attendance.

By: Nancy D. Brown

Nancy D. Brown — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 23:19:13 +0000

You’ve put together a great list of Travel Writing Workshops and Conferences. I’ve attended Book Passage Conferences several times and must say that the networking there is invaluable.

TBEX is a great conference for travel bloggers. I look forward to attending my second TBEX conference in New York this summer. Fortunately, the organizers of both conferences offer early-bird pricing specials.

By: Trisha Miller

Trisha Miller — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 16:29:20 +0000

Yaay! I’m excited for you! AND I’ll get to meet you because I’ll be there too! Woo hoo!

By: Abbie

Abbie — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 03:23:30 +0000

I’m going to TBEX – so excited!

By: Trisha Miller

Trisha Miller — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 02:50:41 +0000

There are quite a few online writers workshops available through MediaBistro.com, which would be beneficial to beginning writers (probably too basic for a writer of your caliber), and while they’re not what I’d call “cheap”, they are (for the most part) less expensive than the workshops listed above, plus naturally you’d save travel expenses. However, you do lose out on the networking opportunity and the general enthusiasm you get from a live workshop or conference.

I did hear that Book Passage will be sending out information soon about hotel discounts, etc. – I’ll keep you posted in case it makes a difference.

By: JoAnna

JoAnna — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:49:24 +0000

I really wanted to go to the Book Passage last year and I see they are offering food writing there this year as well. I wish the “other” fees weren’t so expensive; accommodations in San Fran are ridiculously expensive. If it weren’t for the fact that I was given JetBlue miles and am splitting the price of a NYC room, I wouldn’t be going to TBEX either. It would be nice if there were online or virtual conferences where people could pay a smaller conference fee to watch the workshops via streamed video.
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By: Trisha Miller

Trisha Miller — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:47:15 +0000

I agree! I would LOVE to spend a month in Paris anytime but combining that with a travel writing workshop would be heaven – sadly with family obligations I can’t fit it into my schedule either the best I can manage are the 2 – 3 day ones, which I try to plan ahead for!

By: Debbie Ferm

Debbie Ferm — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:48:05 +0000

That 28 day workshop is Paris sounds dreamy, but I’ve got the 3 kids and 5 pets to take care of all summer. Oh well, I can dream I guess:)

I agree with you, conferences are great and they are as much about the people meeting as they are the workshop content!