Travel Writing with Leah McLennan

Name: Travel Writing with Leah McLennan
Start: 2025-04-12T10:00:00+09:30
End: 2025-04-12T13:00:00+09:30
Location: 8 McMinn St, Darwin City NT 0800, Australia

Schedule

Sat Apr 12 2025 at 10:00 am to 01:00 pm

UTC+09:30

Location

8 McMinn St, Darwin City NT 0800, Australia | Darwin, NT

Do you want to become a freelance travel writer? Get a glimpse into what it’s like to get paid to travel and share your stories.
This workshop is aimed at people with little to no travel writing experience who would like to enter this space. During this session you will learn about generating story ideas, writing compelling articles, pitching to editors, and operating as a freelance writer.
The workshop is fun and interactive, with practical content that’s aimed to get you published. By the end of the workshop, you will have a publishable travel feature and valuable insight into the industry. Ongoing coaching with Leah is also available to participants after the event.
About Leah McLennan -
Award-winning freelance writer and Darwin resident, Leah McLennan, is a travel writer, journalist and writing coach, currently writing for the ABC, Government News and The Daily News. Leah’s work has been published in numerous digital and print publications including but not limited to; The Saturday paper, BBC Travel, The Australian, Escape and International Traveller.
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This workshop will be held in Garramilla/Darwin on Larrakia country.
Northern Territory Writers' Centre recognises Australia’s First Nations people as the first and rightful storytellers and keepers of knowledge of our land and pay our respects to elders – past, present and emerging.