Learn to turn your travels into stories people want to read.
Have you always wanted to write about your travels but weren't sure where to begin?
Perhaps you've returned from unforgettable journeys with notebooks full of memories but no idea how to shape them into publishable articles. Perhaps you've started writing before but lost confidence, or you're returning to writing after a long break.
This course is designed to help you begin.
Over six weeks, I'll guide you through the foundations of travel writing - from discovering story ideas to developing your own voice, building a sustainable writing habit, and understanding how to get your work published.
By the end of the course you'll have a finished piece of travel writing, detailed professional feedback, and a clear roadmap for continuing your writing journey.
This course is for you if...
You dream of becoming a travel writer but don't know where to start.
You love travelling and want to capture your experiences in meaningful stories.
You've always wanted to write but keep putting it off.
You're returning to writing after a break.
You've written a little but want guidance from someone who has built a professional writing career.
No previous publishing experience is required.
What you'll learn
Week 1 - Finding Stories Everywhere
How experienced travel writers discover original story ideas, move beyond simple holiday diaries, and identify stories editors actually want.
Week 2 - Structuring a Great Travel Article
Learn how to transform an idea into a compelling article with a strong opening, clear structure and satisfying ending.
Week 3 - Developing Your Voice
Discover what makes your writing distinctive, build confidence on the page, and establish a writing habit you can actually sustain.
Week 4 - Getting Published
Understand today's travel writing market, where opportunities exist, how to pitch editors, and practical steps towards publication.
Week 5 - Personal Feedback
You'll submit one piece of travel writing. I'll read it carefully and provide detailed individual feedback to help you take your work to the next level.
Week 6 - Live Q&A
You'll submit your questions in advance, and I'll answer them during a live online session, covering everything from craft to publishing and your next steps as a writer.
What you'll receive
Six weeks of guided learning.
Weekly lessons delivered through Podia.
Practical writing exercises and homework.
Professional feedback on one completed piece.
A live online Q&A session.
Lifetime access to the course materials.
Why learn with me?
I'm an internationally bestselling author whose novels and travel writing have been translated around the world and published by leading international publishers.
My travel writing has appeared in guidebooks for Lonely Planet and DK Travel, as well as newspapers and magazines.
I've spent many years mentoring writers, and as former CEO of PEN International I worked with writers from 145 countries.
I know both the creative and professional sides of writing - and I love helping new writers discover their own voice.
Investment
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Places are limited to ensure everyone receives thoughtful individual feedback.
Imagine...
Instead of wondering where to begin, you'll have developed a writing routine, written a substantial travel story, received professional feedback, and understood how the publishing world works.
Most importantly, you'll know that you can do this.
I'd love to help you begin.
Join the Travel Writer's Starter Course and start writing the stories only you can tell.