collaboration together Katrina Lobley started the Art of Travel Writing


newsletter in 2024 with fellow Sydney journalist Catherine Marshall to build interest in their new online masterclass. Lobley explains: “It started with me wanting to know


more about how Catherine weaves so much imagination into her travel journalism; I’m still learning to loosen up after my years in a newsroom. We talked for a year about creating something together before going all-in. Tere are lots of beginners’ courses out there but hardly any resources for mid-career writers looking to improve their craft. Few editors have time to help contributors with this – our masterclass fills that gap.” Tey’ve since launched a second course,


with more in the pipeline. Lobley says: “It surprises us how much


we enjoy making the newsletter together. As we all know, the media business is brutal. It’s comforting to be growing a side business in these unpredictable times.” Her advice for finding a great partner?


“You must be a genuine fan of the other person and their work,” she says. “It’s about recognising and respecting each other’s skills and how you complement each other.”


Be clear about your roles Journalist Fiona Scott has collaborated to run multiple workshops, including work with influencers, fellow journalists and PR experts. She says equal division of labour is important. “Te key thing is to nail the role each person will play to


prevent crossover and to ensure everyone knows what they will be paid if payment is relevant,” explains Scott, who is also the founder of Scott Media. “Overall, collaboration needs to be thought about,


planned and discussed so that there can be no grey areas, and follow this up in writing. Also, it’s important to have a feedback session around what did and didn’t work if you’re going to do it again. Tis irons out little grumbles, which could become bigger if left unchecked.” Lobley adds that if you are embarking on a long-term


project, you need to be able to pull each other through any low times. She says: “You’re in a two-person cheer squad, so you


must recognise when it’s your turn to shake the pom-poms and keep up the positive energy.”


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Partners in their prime: Ieft: Emma Wilkinson and Lily Canter with their award-winning book; middle: Helen Nugent; below: Katrina Lobley and Catherine Marshall


LEFT: CREDIT, GATTO NERO MEDIA


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