Travel writers, conferences are great way to network and learn valuable travel writing tips from the pros. Meet editors, publishers, writers, and other contacts who can help you soar into a new career or further your travel writing prospects. Most conferences offer workshops, panels, and evening activities. Enjoy many hours of informal interaction between faculty and students that often last late into the evening.
Conferences
- Magazine Conference. The conference is June 6-8 in Boulder, CO. If you love to write and want to improve your work, this conference is for you. The conference provides a creative and accessible environment to get to know and learn from the speakers, teachers, and panelists. Gain valuable knowledge, contacts, and resources to change or further your career in writing. Don’t miss it!
- North American Travel Journalists Association. The 2008 NATJA conference is June 24-27 in Oklahoma City, OK. A great opportunity to meet colleagues face to face, attend professional business development seminars, acquire great story leads, and see the great state of Oklahoma.
- Book Passage. The Book Passage Travel Writers & Photographers Conference is in its 17th year! Join publishers, editors, and writers August 14-17 in Corte Madera, CA. “Alumni have published books, articles, and photos — many as the direct result of lessons learned and contacts made at the conference.”
- International Society for Travel Writing. “International Society for Travel Writing’s conferences feature networking events as well as scholarly and educational presentations relating to the history, culture, and techniques of travel writing.” The 2008 conference is September 11-13 in Lisbon, Portgual. Fabulous! FYI: you must be a member of ISTW to attend the conference!
- Travel Classics. Travel Classics West 2008 conference is October 23-26 in Scottsdale, AZ. The conference offers low writer/editor ratio and editor presentations and panel discussions. Schedule a one-on-one meeting with four or more editors.
Happy Conferencing!
~ Rebecca
