The Travel Writing Workshop conducted in Delhi on 25th April in association with India Today Travel Plus and The Residence Group of Small Luxury Hotels was a sold-out event packed to capacity.
The workshop ran from 9.30am to 4pm at the Panchsheel Park branch of The Residence.
AWARD WINNERS
India Today Travel Plus Best Writer Award Winners
Overall: Mark Klassen
Spot Winners: Abha Iyengar & RP Subramanian
Merit Award Winners
Mridula Murgai
Taruna Seth
Rekha Shipurkar
The workshop was conducted by David Juman an American writer, publishing professional, English trainer and communications expert.
David seen here during the workshop and after with Chillibreeze coordinator Priya Kaushik.
Winners of the India Today Travel Plus Spot prizes got certificates and won subscriptions from India Today Travel Plus.
India Today Travel Plus Best Writer Spot Prize Winners RP Subramanian & Abha Iyengar with India Today Editor Ritu Rohatgi, Deputy Editor Kalyani Prasher & David Juman.
Writing exercises in progress.
Writers read out their work and talk about their interest in travel writing while others listen on.
Writers read out their work and talk about their interest in travel writing while others listen on.
Lunch and tea were served during the workshop.
A session in progress.
A session in progress.
The editor of India Today Travel Plus Ritu Rohatgi then conducted a session on what India Today Travel Plus is all about, what they look for in writers, the less glamorous side of travel writing, tight budgets in the industry, how to get published, working with editors, researching travel articles, what types of articles and briefs catch their eye and much more. Ritu and deputy editor Kalyani Prasher then questions from the writers on a variety of areas.
India Today Travel Plus editor Ritu Rohatgi addressing the audience.
Lighter moments.
All participants of the workshop received workshop completion certificates.
The top 3 writers will also get merit certificates based on participation in the workshop and quality of writing samples submitted at the end of the event. 1 special award – the India Today Travel Plus Best Writer Award will also be given to the best writer.
The team from India Today Travel Plus (Editorial assistant Neelu, Deputy Editor Kalyani Prasher and Editor Ritu Rohatgi) with trainer David Juman and Chillibreeze coordinator Priya Kaushik.
Workshop Outline:
Part One: Introduction to travel writing
Part Two: Writing for Guidebooks
Part Three: Promotional Travel Writing
Part Four: Travelogues, Blogs, Journals and More
Part Five: ‘Virtual Travel’ Writing
Part Six: Going Global
Part Seven: Getting Published
Part Eight: Travel Writing Resources
Trainer Profile: As the founder of WriteGroove Solutions, a Hyderabad-based content and training organisation, David provides editorial consulting, content solutions and training services to a range of companies in India and elsewhere. During his time in Hyderabad, he has also managed an outsourced publishing operation for a US business association, developing and working with a team of Indian writers.
While in the US, David held positions with Simon & Schuster and a number of other prominent publishers. He was the Associate Publisher and Managing Editor of Thomas Travel Ventures’ Official Tour Directory. Currently, he provides travel-related writing and editing services to PhoCusWright, one of the leading sources of information on the travel industry.
As a writer, David has contributed articles on travel, culture, English and music to publications including The Hindu, Dainik Jagran, and numerous websites and portals. He has traveled extensively throughout much of world, including India and other parts of Asia, Africa, Europe, North and Central America.
What writers had to say about the event:
I need to thank you and entire team of Chillibreeze and Chiilifreeze for introducing and conducting such awesome workshops.I would really appreciate if you would continue conducting such workshops in future also.It really helps us tio improve our writing skills and get an opportunity to learn the specific areas of writing.I would be looking forward for more such workshops. — Ramani Swarna, Director & CEO – Adira Group of Companies (attended the Delhi Travel Writing workshop)
I have learned a great deal – and also enjoyed this program, thanks! — RP Subramanian(attended the Delhi Travel Writing workshop)
I found the workshop was very well organized and David is excellent at holding one’s attention!
— Pooja Dasani(attended the Delhi Travel Writing workshop)
Great work. Huge potential. Especially getting the editor from Travel Plus speak to us. Really helpful. — Vidit Tyagi (attended the Delhi Travel Writing workshop)
Excellent opportunity for Delhiites. — Meenakshi Sharma (attended the Delhi Travel Writing workshop)
Location was excellent. Size of group was great. — Mark Klassen (attended the Delhi Travel Writing workshop)
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