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The Joy of (Travel) Writing
Established
2002
Program Description
Designed to help turn a travel experience into newspaper or magazine features or literary essays. Morning two-hour instruction period, followed by free time. Late afternoon one-hour instruction period.
Programs/Year
1
Program Length
1 week
Group Size or S:T Ratio
15
Program Focus
Travel
Faculty
Mike Tidwell, travel writer for The Washington Post, recipient of four Lowell Thomas awards. Pamela Gerhardt has written travel articles for the Washington Post & teaches Advanced Composition at the University of Maryland.
Costs
$1,650 ($1,500) includes single (shared) lodging & 2 meals/day. $500 for non-workshop guest/spouse.
Global Locations
Sarlat-La-Canêda, Dordogne, France
Months
May
Contact
Lora Meisner
Coordinator
The Joy of (Travel) Writing
622 Denham Road
Rockville, MD 20851
United States
Phone: 301-762-7377
Fax: 301-762-8324
E-Mail:
Coordinator
The Joy of (Travel) Writing
622 Denham Road
Rockville, MD 20851
United States
Phone: 301-762-7377
Fax: 301-762-8324
E-Mail:
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