Top Travel Writers Share The Secrets of The Business at The Maui Writers Conference

A Prestigious Panel of Travel Writing Experts(Including Travel Editors of Conde Nast Traveler and USA Today) Join the 2003 Maui Writers Conference August 28th through September 1st at the Wailea Marriott Resort on the island of Maui.

Wailea, Hawaii (PRWEB) July 11, 2003 - Have you ever dreamed of writing about your travels...and then seeing an article with your by-line in your favorite travel magazine? Dont just dream. Find out what it takes to be a travel writer at the 2003 Maui Writers Conference.

A prestigious and lively Travel Writing panel at the 2003 Maui Writers Conference will include Dana Dickey (Conde Nast Traveler and co-host of the PBS series Insiders Guide), Gene Sloan (USA Today Travel Editor), Lynn Ferrin (freelancer & former editor of VIA magazine), Rita Ariyoshi (National Geographic Traveler: Hawaii) and Elizabeth Pomada (agent and author of Fun Things to Do with Children in Northern California). Luly Unemori of Pono Communications will act as moderator.

The 'Travel Writing Track will be a part of the 5-day Maui Writers Conference at the Wailea Marriott Resort over Labor Day Weekend (August 28-September 1.) "This track is also a great place for writers to network with the best in the business, meet with agents if they have a book idea on any subject...and have a glorious working vacation," says MWC publicist Barbara Santos.
Here are brief descriptions of the sessions:

1.   Travel Writing Trends: Get up to speed - fast - on where the markets for travel writing are headed.

2.    The Travel Writer's Tool-Kit: Learn about different styles of travel writing; the skills you need to succeed; where and how you can get them; developing contacts; and the truth about fact-checking, deadlines, insane travel itineraries, and editor-writer relationships.

3.    A Guide to Travel Guides: Pick up tips on finding a publisher, creating your masterpiece, and marketing it to the world.

4.   The Business of Travel Writing 101: A nuts-and-bolts session on querying an editor, finding markets for your work; negotiating a fee; understanding ownership rights; finding worthwhile press trips; and developing valuable contacts.

   The Maui Writers Foundation, Hawaii Tourism Authority, Wailea Marriott Resort and Maui Visitors Bureau are sponsors of the Travel Writing track. It is an integral part of the 2003 Maui Writers Conference. The event includes 100+ important presenters-authors, agents, publishers, producers and editors-from the publishing and film industries. Once registered, attendees may attend workshops in any track during the 5-day event. Author presenters at the event include Sherman Alexie, John Saul, Tami Hoag, Ben Bova, Diane Mott Davidson, Tess Gerritsen, Terry Brooks, Jack Canfield, Gail Tsukiyama, and many more.
The Maui Writers Conference has launched the writing careers of hundreds of writers and taken many more to the next level of their careers. For more info or to register, go online mauiwriters.com or call (808) 879-0061 (toll-free 1-888-WRITER3.)

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Contact Barbara Santos by email at santos@maui.net or by phone at (808) 250-1039 or (925) 449-9598.