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Rome
workshop: $1,200 ($1,500 after 3/15/08) |
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• Six days in Rome • Find your writing voice • Opening night reception • Report
on the city's birthday • Photo seminars, safari and feedback • Hack skills and literary techniques • Day excursion to Ostia Antica • Group and one-on-one critiques • Explore Rome as you learn • Small class size (under 12) • Closing night gala dinner |
Our small classes (under 12) fill up fast. The Rome workshop is 75 percent full. Sign up today and
be on the road to becoming a travel writer.
When
April 20–26, 2008
Where
Rome, Italy: the workshop space is in the Monti neighborhood, a blue-collar
bastion that's gentrifying. The classroom is a five-minute walk from the
Colosseum and Forum – and close to several Metro stops.
Tuition
US$1,200 for students who pay in full by March 15, 2008; US$1,500 thereafter. Due to the limited class size, seats in class cannot be held without full payment.
The Susan Tifft Scholarship will
be awarded based on need and talent (the essay competition deadline is
February 29).
What's Included
- A six-day travel writing workshop in Rome, Italy
- Hands-on instruction in writing and photography
- An excursion to Ostia Antica to try out your new skills
- A "magic hour" photo safari
- Time to explore Rome each day (practice new skills)
- Opening night reception
- Closing night dinner
What's NOT included
- Transportation to Rome
- Transportation to and from the school in Monti (five minutes from the Colosseo Metro stop)
- Meals (except for the closing night dinner)
- Accommodations
What to bring
- Laptop computer, preferably WiFi enabled
- Notebooks and pens
- Digital camera
- Sturdy shoes
- 50
Writing Tools
and Best American Travel Writing 2007
- A light jacket
and umbrella (April's weather averages 55ºF
with a low of 47ºF and high of 63ºF - Elegant attire for the formal reception
- Sense of adventure
First time traveling to Rome? See additional information on our About page.
Companions
We welcome the involvement of spouses, partners and friends:
- Photo safari and workshops. Additional U.S. $350 fee.
- Opening night reception, closing gala dinner. Additional U.S. $125 fee.
Private Consultations Disabled Access Please contact us
if you have mobility issues that would prevent any of the following: Travel Writing Class.com
will do its best to accommodate all students, but the geography of Rome
and old buildings without elevators may limit some options. Refunds
The Susan Tifft Scholarship provides
a 50% tuition discount for the winner of our essay competition, which has
a February 29, 2008, deadline.
Travel Writing Class.com will refund 85% of your tuition if you cancel
by March 15, 2008, and 70% thereafter.
Cancellation Policy
If unforeseen
events present themselves, classes may be rescheduled or postponed. If
this occurs, tuition can be applied to future classes or refunded in full,
less any transaction fees. Travel Writing Class.com assumes NO liability
for expenses you may incur in rescheduling transportation or accommodations;
those are done at your own risk. (Trip insurance may be a worthwhile investment.)
Liability
Travel Writing Class.com, its owners, agents and instructors assume NO
liability while you are attending classes or traveling in connection with
the workshop.
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