Break Into Travel Writing & Photography

Does getting your travel writing or photography published seem impossible?  

Actually, it could be easier than you think. Alto-based writer and photographer Ellen Barone should know.  At the age of 35, with no qualifications other than a traveler’s eye and a knack for telling a tale, she traded teaching and mathematics for writing and photography.  

How did she do it?  In Break Into Travel Writing and Photography Ellen reveals how she turned her adventures into saleable articles and images and how you can do the same. Join her for this one-day seminar of insider tips and hands-on exercises and learn how to: track your journey through notes, journals and photographs;  capture your trip in a way that will intrigue readers, and editors, in print and images; and write attention-grabbing query letters and story pitches.           

Utilizing a casual and friendly workshop environment, candid and humorous anecdotes, and plenty of time for questions and answers, Ellen, openly shares her hard-won advice, insights, and information on how she transformed passion into profession. 

Whether your explorations take you around the block or around the world, this inspirational workshop is filled with opportunities to ENHANCE your travels, expand your KNOWLEDGE and gain the PRACTICAL ADVICE needed to publish your words and pictures.  

Come prepared to enjoy Ellen’s unique blend of incredible photography, hilarious anecdotes and practical advice and return home with hundreds of useful tips and resources about how to break into travel writing and photography.

Instructor:  Ellen Barone

Ms. Barone is a free-lance travel writer who has published articles in several national publications including: National Geographic Adventure, Conde Nast Traveler, The Los Angeles Times Sunday Travel Section, and Texas Monthly