Travel Writing
Wanting to record your travel experiences whether exploring New Zealand or travelling further afield? Learn how to put these experiences into words for a blog, an email, a journal or for publication.
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Sat 16 Aug
- $120.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Saturday workshop
Sat 16 Aug 10:00 - Sat 16 Aug 16:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Please note there is NO refund or transfer if you cancel less than 5 working days in advance of a class starting. Our refund policy can be read in full here.
Description
This interactive workshop is for anyone who wants to write about their journeys, whether just for family and friends or as a published and paid travel writer. Exotic locations, your own place, the next town, or your experiences as you travel through life - here's your chance to learn what readers and editors really want (in print and electronically).
About Catharina van Bohemen
I have always taught, and written: letters, diaries, book reviews, writing about art in various publications, and music, including a the libretto for The Tale of the Birdcatcher, an opera for children composed by Peter Scholes.
In 1994 I went on safari in Zimbabwe. I wrote Safari which was published in A Passion for Travel, a collection of travel stories by New Zealand writers edited by Tina Shaw. Years later I walked the Camino in Spain. Walking and writing are entwined for me. My journal turned into Towards Compostela – Walking the Camino de Santiago, published in 2020.
I’ve written two chapbooks about Jane Austen, and a small children’s book about travelling to Wellington for the first time.
I have Masters degrees in English and Creative Writing from Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington.
I also taught travel writing for three years at Massey University in Wellington and for several VUW's Continuing Education.
Writer's Weekend 16 August 2025 Opening Address
You are invited to attend our opening address at 9am on Saturday 16 August 2025. Carole Beu from The Women's Bookshop will fire up the day with an early morning talk on her raves and faves. Have a cuppa, listen to Carole and meet others. Please register here so we know how many to expect.
Testimonials
- Good ideas and reminders about strengthening writing. Yvonne ensured we all had the opportunity to participate.
- Enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere and the positivity of Yvonne - welcoming and supportive. I have picked up some gems that I can use to get started. Was able to share her expertise with us in a fun way.
- The interactive exercises really helped to reinforce the writing situation and problems {I'm} trying to grapple with.
- Yvonne was great. She gave constructive feedback and shared her experiences.
- Yvonne was excellent. Clearly knows her stuff and presented it well.
