New writers tend to explode with excitement as they embark on a new career path revolving around their sole passion. But without some professional guidance, the path towards getting published can be treacherous and tough. As the market for travel writing gets more saturated by the day, it is getting more and more difficult to break into the market and catch the attention of editors.
Travel writing courses provide professional training, and equip writers with the necessary skills to stand out in this competitive industry. These courses are usually conducted by experienced and successful writers, who review your work and suggest ways to improve or errors to avoid. Such practical advices can help writers strengthen their writing style, and establish their career paths easily.
Traveler’s Tales Writing Weekends
One of the most well-known publishing firms regularly holds Writing Weekends abroad, with famous editors and writers invited to share their experiences and tips with participants. Certain courses are jointly organized by Travelers’ Tales and a famous publication, such as Wanderlust magazine. Editor-in-chief of Wanderlust will be present, and share his personal tips on what he looks out for in an article. The cost of a Writing Weekend abroad range from 480GBP to 720GBP.
V!VA Guide Books Travel Writing Boot Camp
This vibrant guide book publication organizes several Travel Writing Boot Camps annually, mostly in Latin America. This year’s camps are held in Guatemala and Mexico in August. They guarantee an informative learning experience, and even the chance to stay on and write for V!VA guide books. These boot camps are relatively much more affordable, US$350 for a 4-day course. Knowledge of the Spanish language is preferred.
Media Bistro Online Travel Writing Courses
An excellent source of online and interactive courses, Media Bistro provides detailed information of travel courses of all types. From an 8-week introductory online course, to a 1-day workshop with a Lonely Planet editor, there is a wide selection of courses to choose from. A bio of the instructor is provided, as well as content of course included in a PDF file. Tips on how to pitch to an editor are also included in some courses.
Organised by the Guardian newspaper journalist Dea Birkett, and well-known writer Rory Maclean, these 1-day long workshops are held in the historical settings of Dublin, London or Paris. Each of these intensive and stimulating workshops is accompanied by a guest editor from a national publication. They also organize 3-day writing weekends abroad (Belgrade is the next destination), with the full itinerary provided on their website.
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