Have you ever gone to enter a 25-Words-or-Less competition and suddenly writers’ block strikes? Given your love for writing as a budding travel journalist, you might be thinking how difficult can it be to write 25 words to win a full scholarship for The Ultimate Travel Journalism Course? We have the insider tips for even the most knowledgeable writer.
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If you want to be a travel writer, you’ve got to check out the competition! Reading the work of other travel journalists can be a great way to gather ideas. You can be inspired by different locations they’ve visited, find an interesting new point of view, or even spot an opportunity in something they might have missed! If you’re not sure where to start looking, check out our list of the 10 best travel blogs on the web this month.
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Love to write? Love to travel? It’s no wonder that the combination of these two passions makes a very inviting profession. Who wouldn’t want to become a freelance travel journalist – jet setting across the globe, experiencing the wonders of the world and actually getting paid to do it?
It is for this very reason that the travel writing industry is a highly competitive one… But if you have the talent, we have the top 10 tips for becoming a travel journalist.
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You’ve arrived at your destination: you’ve decided to be travel journalist. In this vibrant, pulsating world of travel, your clever use of words, knack for research and desire for adventure have lead you to your destiny. Now to find your niche.
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Becoming a travel writer doesn’t require a publishing contract or a globe-trotting budget to begin—just curiosity, a notebook, and a willingness to capture the world through your own experience of it.
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Justine D
Since completing the course, I have been writing travel articles. As a result, my work has been published in Africa. I plan to continue to write and publish more exciting travel stories.
Kylie B
I have acquired the confidence to present my work to the world, and I am pleased to report I have published a number of articles to date in various media outlets, including Out and About with Kids and Traveltalk magazines.
Richard V
I learned how to make myself heard in the huge global market, where so many good writers disappear in an instant.
Ian W
My course tutor delivered some great feedback to me on each of my assignments, which gave me some excellent structure for writing more formal pieces for publishing.
Deanne S
I find that travel journalism is a speciality art form like no other and the course gave me an opportunity to look at my travel writing in an entirely different light.