Time and date: 11am BST, 9th August 2023
Fed up with no response to your pitches and unsuccessful applications for press trips? Is it time to re-think your approach and find new motivation? Maybe it is time to explore the benefits of coaching. We are familiar with the concept of coaches in the world of sport but not so much when it comes to travel writing.
Susan Grossman, a travel writer, editor and BBC broadcaster also an accredited coach. In an industry where it is becoming increasingly difficult to make a break-through some coaching could be your answer.
This webinar will explore the benefits of coaching through an introduction to the concept of coaching followed by a question and answer session. We already have these questions to answer:
- What can a coach do for me?
- How does coaching differ from mentoring or counselling?
- Can coaching help me develop story ideas?
- Can a coach give me feedback on pitches and help me get commissions?
- Will coaching be useful in my relationship with the travel industry?
- Do travel writers need journalism skills?
If you have any other questions you would like to ask Susan let me know at [email protected]
More info
The event is free to all BGTW members. See the members’ newsletter, Facebook group or contact the Guild secretariat to sign up.
Non-members are welcome to attend for £6 (including booking fee and recording). We welcome questions in advance so we can ensure the session covers everything you want to know. You can also use the Q&A option during the event, and the Chat box will be open.
Can’t make it on the day? If you register for the session, you’ll receive a recording/link to the event within a week, as will all attendees.
What’s the ‘additional donation‘ for? Any donations help the Guild do a number of things: Provide content like this free of charge for those who can’t afford a ticket; help keep costs down at just £6 a ticket; help us put on future useful events for members and non-members.
How do I join a BGTW Talks Travel talk/discussion?
- Sign up using the dropdown menu at the top of this page and buy your ticket.
- You’ll then receive a Zoom registration link. You need to complete this in order to be sent a Zoom link to join on the day. We advise you register as soon as you buy your ticket to avoid missing the event, or the start of the event. (You can sign up and download Zoom here).
- At the time of the webinar, click on the Zoom link in the email and you’ll be taken to the Zoom website. You can also join via Zoom’s desktop or mobile app.
- Once the panel is ready to begin, you’ll be admitted to the room. You’ll be able to see and hear the panellists and moderator, type messages in the Zoom chat, and send questions in the Q&A box. You won’t be visible or audible to other participants, but your name will show if you join in the chat.
Any questions? Let us know and we’ll do our best to help. We hope to see you there!
