Travel Writing 101: Become a Full-Time Travel Writer
Highest-rated travel writing course. Ranked #2 on The Startup's 13 best educational sources to become a freelance writer
What you will learn
Discover which magazines, newspapers and publishers you can write for
Get tips on travel blogging
Understand how to write pitches and sell yourself
Find out what press trips are all about and how to organize one
Discover the anatomy of a great travel story
Learn how to find story ideas and unique angles
Find out some some of the perks and perils of the job
Realize the difference between travel bloggers and travel journalists
Delve into freelancing finances and administration
Find out why travel writing has been called the greatest job in the world
Why take this course?
Have you always wanted to be a travel writer, but unsure of what it involves or how to break into the industry?
Wondered how to write great travel stories that captivate and inspire readers to answer the call of elsewhere?
Would you like to learn about the business side of travel writing, finding your first clients, press trips and sending pitches?
Travel writing is an eclectic mix of business and the creative. It's a prized and often-misunderstood profession and this class will help you unpick it.
This class is perfect for beginners and aspiring professional travel writers. With a focus on freelance travel writing (journalism), this class will benefit anyone looking to improve their skills, break into the industry and understand the business side of things.
This class will teach you the steps to build a career out of your passion and you’ll get answers for some of the most pressing questions about travel writing like how to find your first clients and what a pitch is.
Upon completion of this class, you’ll have a definitive blueprint for building a successful and profitable career as a travel writer.
An Excel worksheet will be provided for you with additional references, exercises and space for you to take notes as you go along.
So, if you’re ready to learn about the beautiful art and business of travel writing, let’s go.