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Talk on travel writing

By Ann | September 27, 2011

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Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a travel writer, mes amis? I love visiting beautiful destinations for work — but when I’m on a reporting trip, I also spend a lot of time searching for free Wifi and trying to eat light breakfasts without offending anyone.

I’m thrilled to be discussing all this and more at a panel on travel writing next Tuesday, October 4, at the American Library in Paris. Together, Canadian travel writer Lisa Pasold and I will be discussing the pleasures and pitfalls of our work.

Here are the details:

Tuesday, October 4, 7pm
Travel writing panel with Lisa Pasold, moderated by Clydette de Groot
American Library in Paris
10 rue du Général Camou, 7e
Métro: Ecole Militaire, Alma-Marceau
tel: 01 53 59 12 60

If you find yourself in Paris next week, I would love to see you! And, as I prepare my notes, I would love to know: What questions would you like to hear us answer?

Topics: Appearances | 5 Comments »

5 Responses to “Talk on travel writing”

  1. Lindsey Says:
    September 27th, 2011 at 9:03 am

    I can’t wait to be there! I think my question would be – how do you come up with varied and enticing ways of describing the food you try? It’s one thing to describe décor and ambiance but having the right adjectives to take taste off the page is much harder. Would love to know what strategies you both might use!

  2. Chris Says:
    September 28th, 2011 at 6:25 am

    Really exciting! Who are some of your favorite travel writers? Mine are Bruce Chatwin (“In Patagonia”) and William Dalrymple (“In Xanadu”) — though I know I’m forgetting a few!

  3. Voie de Vie Says:
    September 28th, 2011 at 6:20 pm

    I won’t be there (no travel plans to Paris next week!), but have a great panel discussion.

    I always find hearing the writer’s anecdotes about a place that didn’t make it to the printed page to be most intriguing.

  4. Ann Says:
    September 29th, 2011 at 5:34 pm

    Lindsey — I’ll raise practical strategies at the talk, but one wonderful reference book I can recommend is The Synonym Finder by JI Rodale.

    Voie de Vie — I love hearing behind-the-article anecdotes, too! Maybe I’ll share this story from my Thomas Jefferson article:

    http://annmah.net/2010/06/16/adventures-in-burgundy/

  5. Paris Karin (an alien parisienne) Says:
    October 6th, 2011 at 11:19 am

    I was hoping to make it to this event on Tuesday night, but then was asked to babysit until 8 pm. I needed to take the work, so I missed it. :( I was really interested in hearing Lisa as well, after reading paris (im)perfect’s interview with her!

    I hope the event went well. :)

    BTW, remember when I saw you last, I mentioned the giant toaster that quickly and easily toasts frozen baguettes? The one that the family I work for has? It’s this exact one here: http://www.appliancist.com/toasters/kenwood-toaster-virtu-multifunction-toaster.html

    A Kenwood. (And here I thought they only made stereo equipment, lol. Shows what I know…) It is really an amazing toaster, and if I weren’t gluten intolerant and still ate bread, I would totally get this one. It rocks!

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