Have you ever been captivated by a travel article that transported you to a new destination? Do you dream of sharing your own travel experiences with the world through the power of storytelling? If so, the Travel Journalism Course could be the perfect launchpad for your travel writing career. This specialized course equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to craft compelling travel narratives that resonate with readers.
The course delves deep into the intricacies of travel writing. You'll learn how to go beyond basic descriptions, capturing the essence of a place through vivid details, insightful commentary, and cultural exploration. The course will equip you with techniques for crafting engaging narratives, weaving personal anecdotes with historical context and local voices. You'll also gain expertise in travel photography, a crucial element in bringing your stories to life.
The course boasts experienced travel journalists as instructors. These professionals will share their insights and practical knowledge, guiding you through the process of researching, pitching, and writing travel articles for various publications. You'll gain valuable industry knowledge on the different types of travel journalism, from destination pieces to cultural explorations and investigative travel features.
The course goes beyond theory, providing opportunities to put your newfound skills into practice. You'll receive guidance on developing a portfolio of publishable travel articles, tailored to specific markets and publications. The course may even offer opportunities for student work to be considered for publication, giving you a valuable head start in your travel writing journey.
Enrolling in the Travel Journalism Course is an investment in your passion for travel and storytelling. By acquiring the necessary skills and industry knowledge, you'll open doors to exciting career opportunities. You could become a freelance travel writer, contribute to prestigious travel publications, or even develop your own travel blog. The possibilities are endless, and the Travel Journalism Course can equip you to turn your travel dreams into a fulfilling writing career.
Covering the A-Z of all you need to know to become a successful travel writer, this freelance travel journalism course will provide you with the information you need to develop your skills as a travel writer. This will help you find success by teaching you exactly how to go about negotiating the travel writing industry.
You will be working directly with an established and current professional in the travel writing industry, a travel journalist with a proven record of success. They will teach you all you need to know to start building your travel writing career. With over 30 years of professional experience behind our directors and educators, you know youre in safe hands.
The Travel Journalism Course offers a unique opportunity to turn your passion for travel into a rewarding career. You'll learn to craft compelling travel stories, from developing initial story ideas to editing and submitting them to publications. The course focuses on practical skills, guiding you on how to write and sell your work to newspapers, magazines, and other travel-related businesses. You'll also explore lesser-known avenues like writing for newsletters, PR companies, and even developing content for smartphone apps.
The demand for freelance travel writing is high, with most publications featuring travel sections. The course emphasizes the importance of understanding the market and developing a marketable skillset. By learning the techniques of successful travel journalists, you can build a successful career while enjoying the flexibility and independence of freelance work.
Travel writing offers the chance to explore the world, meet fascinating people, and see your work published. It can be a fulfilling and rewarding career path, allowing you to combine your passion for travel with your writing skills. The course provides the foundation you need to succeed, equipping you with the knowledge and confidence to embark on your travel writing journey.
The British College of Journalism and The Ultimate Travel Journalism Course are approved with the International Approval and Registration Centre (IARC).
The College is also a proud member of The International Association of Private Career Colleges (IAPCC).
Learn the skills required to be a successful travel journalist from home, anywhere in the world!
Work directly with professional travel journalists with a proven record of success who will teach you all you need to know.
The course is conducted online via email and delivered to you over your choice of 12 or 24 weeks
Fully Flexible And Online: No due dates or assignment deadlines, you work on the course at times that best suit you.
7-Day Money Back Guarantee: Should you decide this course is not for you, just get in touch by email within 7 days of your course start date to request your money back.
Recognition Of Studies: Obtain your Diploma and Media Pass.
One Year To Complete: Should you need to, you can take as long as one year to complete your course.
Flexible Payment Options: Payment plans offered over three, and six months, or pay upfront and receive a £50 discount. Looking for a different payment schedule? Get in touch, we'll be happy to help.
12 Detailed Course Modules: Personalised feedback on every assignment you submit from a successful journalist.
Personal Feedback From Your Tutor: Personalised feedback on every assignment you submit from a successful journalist.
Professional & Personal Development
Distance Learning - via email
12 Tutorials: Sent weekly or fortnightly (take up to a year)
Diploma of Travel Journalism
Flexible payment plans available
The thrill of seeing your name in print; tutorial one lays the foundation to chase that feeling. You will learn about the highlights of being a travel journalist, as well as bridging the gap from being unpublished to getting paid to travel. You will be introduced to the steps of how to break into travel writing, along with tips on setting-up a functional and productive work space and ethic. In this tutorial you will explore the British travel journalism market, as well as learning how to choose the right angle for your work. Tutorial one concludes with assignment one: critique a travel story.
Tutorial two explores what it takes to be a travel journalist. You will learn to tap into your interests, as well as learning how to quickly understand a place. You will begin to think and travel like travel writer, as well as developing your practice in terms of multimedia and dialogue with locals. With a contribution from travel journalist Kerry van der Jagt, you will learn her top five tips for breaking into the industry. This tutorial ends with assignment two: creating a travel article for an audience.
Tutorial three is all about finding your niche. You will discover the opportunities within action and adventure travel, as well as family, food, wildlife, wine and indigenous tourism. You will also look at the opportunities in travel and trade industry magazines and websites, along with business, transport and hotel writing. This is framed by an exploration into the chains of command, publishing structures and production cycles, and how to tap into this world in the most productive ways. This tutorial ends with assignment three: developing story ideas.
Tutorial four is back to basics of writing a winning story, where in part one of this two part series, you will learn travel writing techniques, the process of writing, and the art of editing. You will learn how to use photography within your stories, and how to use story boards to develop a winning story. This tutorial also explores international and domestic regional airline magazines, as well as other magazine demographics, content and editorial guidelines to give you a taste of what is required in your future career. This tutorial concludes with assignment four: writing a travel article.
In the second part of this two part series, you will review the types and traits of an article. You will learn the differences and advantages of the feature article, the profile, the ‘how-to' piece, the ‘as-told-to' story, the review, column, blog, and other online formats. You will learn how to master short articles, as well as the postcard story and fact box. You will have an in-depth look at the hotel review and the airline flight test, and how to master these sought-after articles. Tutorial five ends with assignment five: developing a list story.
Tutorial six focuses on writing for travel books, and the secrets of online travel journalism. This tutorial features contributions from industry greats, such as Brian Thacker, Julietta Jameson, and Julie Miller, who all have made it as (or have helped make) successful travel authors. You will learn how the process of writing a book, from getting the book out, promotion, to working with a publisher. You will also learn professional tips for travel authors, as well as recommended reading to inspire your sense of adventure. There is no assignment for this tutorial.
Building on from tutorial three, you will learn of more exciting travel writing opportunities, such as writing for guidebooks and travel apps. Veteran writer Tim Richards will take you through the steps of guidebook writing, Susan Gough Henley explores travel app writing and Kris Madden presents travel trade writing. This is then followed by writing advertorial and press releases for tourism organisations and you will also be presented with a handy resource for a successful interview. Tutorial seven concludes with assignment six: developing material for guidebooks and apps.
A picture is worth a thousand words, and this will be the focus of tutorial eight. You are provided with a comprehensive introduction to travel photography, video, documentaries and travel shows, and how each of these offers new and exciting challenges in the world of travel journalism. You will learn how to compose good photographs, as well as the art of travel photography as offered by John Borthwick. You will learn about the opportunities in radio travel journalism, podcasts and travel documentaries. You will explore the small screen, in making and working on television travel documentaries and creating your own travel videos. Assignment seven rounds off tutorial eight: mastering photography.
This tutorial helps you understand the role of Public Relations (PR) within the journalism industry. You will learn how to get the best out of the PR industry, as well as other potential avenues to build your career as a freelance travel writer. You will explore the do's and don'ts of PR, along with the etiquette of organised media visits and damage control. This tutorial concludes with assignment eight: write an approach email to PR.
Tutorial ten explores the business end of being a travel journalist, where you will learn what sort of income you can expect as a travel writer. You will also learn practical tips on what to take on your adventures, as well as how to travel both lightly and safely. You will explore the ins and outs of making travel writing a business, and be provided with a valuable list of professional organisations to help you begin your career.
Creating a profitable business involves marketing your work; the focus of tutorial eleven. You will begin to learn the basics of marketing. You will learn about targeting the right media outlets, as well as thinking of yourself as a brand. This tutorial will help you explore the wealth of social media avenues to promote your brand, along with developing your professional contacts for your business. You will learn how to pitch to editors and be given a valuable step-by-step guide to pitching, as well as examples of pitch letters to set you on your way. Assignment nine rounds off this tutorial: building your portfolio.
Tutorial twelve begins with a recap of the course. Continuing on from tutorial eleven, this tutorial offers more practical information on the art of communication and keeping editors and content managers happy. You will be given advice on which assignments to take and which ones to let go, along with staying fresh and making the most of opportunities within the industry. And finally, contributor Brian Johnston offers some timely words on staying ahead of the game. Tutorial twelve concludes with your final assignment for the course: a total travel feature.
*COURSE CONTENTS MAY VARY FROM TIME TO TIME AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BRITISH COLLEGE OF JOURNALISM.
"There is no way I would have had the confidence to approach these types of companies unless I felt well equipped and ready to compete with the big guns. The course has given me that confidence but also taught me the winning formula that is needed to get a foot in the door in this hard to crack industry."
Danielle D
"I finally dare to consider myself a travel journalist, and this self-confidence is worth more than anything."
Roxana F
"The course gave me a whole new sense of confidence and a much clearer understanding of the journalism industry and how I can make my writing skills work for me."
Kaitlin J
We are an international media-training company with students in more than 80 countries and territories. The principles of freelance journalism are similar the world over, however our course has been individually revised and designed to suit the needs of students living and working in the United Kingdom. Your Diploma of Freelance Travel Journalism and ID pass from the British College of Journalism are posted to you when you successfully complete your course.
Through online course delivery and email communication, the College is able to assist you every step of the way.
The College also offers the Professional Freelance Journalism Course. To find out more, download the free course guide, click here.
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