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IN CORTE MADERA, the view from the courtyard at Book Passage is as tranquil
as that at Ross Common. Dappled sunlight plays across the bricks; a
soft breeze stirs white linen tablecloths on tables loaded down with
snacks and tofu salads. At the 10th Annual International Travel Writer's
Conference, San Rafael's Elizabeth Scherle isn't so concerned about
writing a book yet--she'd settle for the trip around the world--as she
is with meeting some famous writers from around the world. A graphic
artist with some copywriting experience, Scherle is planning her own
yearlong worldwide trip, and wondering if she can possibly sell a book
based on her experiences.
"I'd love to get a book published, but I understand
that there are no guarantees," says Scherle over a glass of iced
tea and biscotti. "I feel compelled to take this trip, and I have
learned a tremendous amount about travel writing from this conference,
but whether I ever get published is another matter."
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