Food and Travel Writing

Food and travel writing has emerged as one of the most popular genres of writing in Pune and other metropolitan cities across India. They rank very high among the most read, shared and talked about blogs, articles and blogging topics across the Internet.
Before going on a weekend getaway, a long holiday or just an evening out with friends and family, we have a tendency to check for reviews and articles written by people who have visited the place before. And sometimes we make plans after reading an interesting blog post or an article about an incredible experience or an exotic cuisine.

Therefore, not only does food and travel writing have a definite market, but both genres are increasingly paying well to the freelance writer. So if you are an explorer, an adventure seeker and want to earn whilst doing what you love, then this workshop is for you.
However, memorable reads on both food and travel need the writer to be a connoisseur as well as a researcher, an innovator as well as a creator. Writing a lucid piece on your last vacation or your favorite cuisine/ restaurant, is both an art and craft. Chutzpah is as important as craft, technique on par with vision-particularly if you want your piece to be several notches above the competition.

Sounds tough?

Not to worry, senior journalist and author Kalyani Sardesai will be happy to take you through the nuts and bolts of both food and travel writing in the course of a workshop on food and travel writing in Pune spread over one and a half days.

Bon Voyage and Bon Appetit will have a whole new meaning, once you discover the potential and promise of both these terms.
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Workshop Details:
Date: 17th - 18th February, 2018
Time: 
Day 1: 10:00 am to 05:00 pm
Day 2: 10:00 am to 01:00 pm 
Seats: 10
Age: 14 & above
Fees: Rs.2650/-
Early Bird Offer: Rs.2250/- (Valid until 7th February)
Mentor:
Kalyani Sardesai, having dealt with assorted media houses over the last 17 years, is well acquainted with the difficulties faced by the users of the language. Her academic qualifications include a gold medal in the Bacherlors in Communication and Journalism program of the University of Pune, and an MA in English Literature program ( for which she topped her college), apart from a PG diploma in Advertising and Copywriting. Thus, she is well-equipped to take you through the various nuances of English grammar and communication. A teacher of creative and feature writing, apart from being a script writer, book editor and author, she is passionate about communicating how and why language and its nuances are so important. Above all, she'd like to stress the point that good language skills are not a gift bestowed upon the chosen few; it is completely possible to pick up good grammar and communication skills at any stage of one's life.

Workshop Content:
# The importance of a well written travel piece.
# How to write about your own experience.
# Discussion on noted travel writers.
# Importance of local laws and cultural mores.

# How to write a food article.
# Discussion on noted food writers.
# Knowledge of certain culinary graces.
# Writing an effective restaurant review.

# Food and travel blogging. Putting the spotlight on the blog as a specific genre.
# Writing exercises in class.
Registrations are on first paid first served basis. Limited Seats Only.