Travel Writing Workshop, Mendoza, Argentina
Camille Cusumano April 23rd, 2009
Substance & Style in Travel Writing,
Mendoza, Argentina, July 25 to August 1, 2009
Camille Cusumano has been invited to teach a travel writing workshop in Mendoza, Argentina’s sunny wine country at the base of the Andes. Space is limited so if you’re interested see below for details and sign up soon.
There’s no more inspiring way to practice travel writing than to immerse yourself in a foreign culture. You find yourself crafting image-rich journal entries or lyrical postcards and emails. But how do you fashion prose with style and substance — that give your words broader appeal, longer shelf life, and publishing opportunities?
Learn how in a workshop, “Substance and Style in Travel Writing” from July 25 to August 1, 2009 while immersing yourself in the vibrant Argentine culture in Mendoza, the lovely wine country, located at the base of the Andes Mountains.
Think world-class wines, grass- fed beef, small-farm produce, and tango.
Camille Cusumano, author of
Tango, an Argentine Love Story, will lead the workshop, which is sponsored by the
Mendoza Intercultural Association (MIA), a non-profit association whose purpose is to promote intercultural exchange between Argentina, the U.S. and other world cultures.
Your lodging and the workshop is at
Posada de Rosas, a boutique inn in Mendoza, perfectly situated for exploring the lively town that is sure to inspire many story ideas. Your lodging hosts are American writer Ellen Hoffman and her artist partner, Riccardo Accurso.
In the first group session, participants will set a personal goal to accomplish during the workshop. In subsequent sessions, Camille will guide participants through topics including: the art of reporting and researching, how to pitch your article or book to an editor, how to find your own voice as a writer, self-editing, and more. More on the instructor.
Class sessions will alternate with a series of activities including visits to local 
wineries, a full-day excursion into the Andes mountains, and an opportunity to meet with local Mendoza writers. Camille will also be available for individual consultations.
WORKSHOP DATES: July 25- August 1, 2009
PROGRAM COST: $1,495.00 U.S., double occupancy; $350.00 U.S. single supplement. (Fee covers lodging, tuition and excursions, most lunches and some dinners, but not airfare).
REGISTRATION Deadline: June 1, 2009. Space is limited, so reserve early.
TO REGISTER AND FOR MORE INFORMATION ON COST, LODGING, MENDOZA: contact Ellen Hoffman at
ellen@mdz-intercultural.org or 304.876.2243 in the U.S.
INFORMATION ON THE WRITING WORKSHOP: Contact Camille at ocaramia@earthlink.net.
Space in the workshop is limited, so reserve now by contacting Ellen at Posada de Rosas:
ellen@mdz-intercultural.org .
