Are you a budding travel photographer? Is storytelling your passion? From 19 to 21 April, National Geographic Traveller (UK) will host after-work travel writing and a photography classes for anyone hoping to break into the industry. Here are the speakers you can hear from on the second day:

TRAVEL WRITING

18:00 – 18:55: The dos and don’ts of travel writing

Cinematic thinking, intros that wow, where to put those fascinating facts and how to make sure creativity doesn’t mean sacrificing clarity: our experts will guide you through the potential pitfalls and give you pointers to make sure your travel writing really hits the heights. 

The panel:
Pól O’Conghaile, travel writer and travel editor, Irish Independent and Independent.ie
Kash Bhattacharya, travel writer and blogger
Francisca Kellett, travel journalist
Nicola Trup, deputy editor, National Geographic Traveller Food
Moderated by Glen Mutel, editor, National Geographic Traveller Food

TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY

19:00 – 19:55: How to get published

You have your story and the photographs to accompany them — now how do you maximise their potential? We’ll take a look at how best to get your work noticed.

The panel:
Lola Akinmade Åkerström, author and photographer
Nori Jemil, travel writer and photographer
Olly Puglisi, photo editor, National Geographic Traveller 
Richard James Taylor, photographer
Moderated by Maria Pieri, editorial director, National Geographic Traveller

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