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Course: Travel Writing

Your guide on how to get paid for your adventures

Do you want to explore the world and be paid for it?
How do you write a travel story that doesn’t sound like a brochure?
What types of articles do travel editors hate to receive from writers?
How do you stand out from the crowd when everyone is an aspiring travel writer?

The travel section is undoubtedly one of the most popular places freelance writers want to see their byline: after all, who doesn’t dream of travelling the world and getting paid to do so?

But given this is such a competitive arena, it pays to know the ins and outs of the world of travel writing. There’s so much more to it than writing hotel reviews or keeping a travel diary. This practical, information-packed course will teach you about the types of stories editors are looking for, how to structure your travel writing features, the realities of life on the road and much more.

Here's what you'll learn:

This course will cover:

how to structure and sell your work, when it’s important to
provide photos and other key elements such as trip notes
how to research travel stories and finding interview subjects
on the road
travel writing ethics
different types of travel articles and why they suit different markets
what you should have in your Travel Writers’ Toolkit
how to plan your itineraries to maximise your story placement opportunities
travelling on your own versus an organised trip with other writers
and MUCH more.

This 5-week course will cover the nuts and bolts of travel writing. Maybe you’ve already completed Introduction to Travel Writing (2-hour seminar) or Feature Writing for Magazines and Newspapers (5-week course), but want more in-depth instruction specifically on travel writing. If so, then this course is for you. However, please note that this course is also suitable for first-time writers or anyone who wants to explore the wonderful world of travel writing.

Learn from the best

SUE WHITE
Sue White is a successful feature writer and travel writer whose work has featured in The Sydney Morning Herald, Vogue Australia, Travel + Leisure (Australia), Sun Herald Travel, Women’s Health, Vogue Entertaining + Travel, CNN Traveller, various ABC outlets, Green Living, G magazine and numerous other publications in both Australia and overseas. ...more

Courses are held at our harbourside Centre in Milsons Point

DIRECTIONS TO THE
SYDNEY WRITERS’ CENTRE

Just imagine

You travel to Paris, or New York or go backpacking in Nepal. You have such an amazing experience that you want to share it beyond the little blog posts or Facebook updates that are read by your friends and family.

You’d love to see your travel article in The Australian, The Qantas Magazine, Australian Traveller or your favourite magazine. If you really want to be published – and get paid for it – you need to learn the ropes. You need to discover what makes a travel editor look twice at an article.

As this is such a popular industry, travel editors are literally inundated with stories from would-be travel writers every day. Their inboxes are assaulted with photos and pictures from people who think their adventures are unique and worthy of publication. But just because you had an amazing time on your trip, doesn’t mean you’ve written an article that editors want to publish.

The good news is that it’s possible to learn the ropes. Many of our students have been published in mainstream publications. You just need to know the conventions and quirks of travel writing. Your journey starts with your five-week travel writing course at the Sydney Writers’ Centre.

Next available course:

Travel Writing with Sue White Wednesday evening classes (once a week for five weeks) TIME: 6.30pm-8.30pm FEE: $395 (includes GST) COURSE STARTS: Wednesday 11 Jul 2012 Available

WEEKEND INTENSIVE: Travel Writing with Sue White Saturday and Sunday (two-day workshop) TIME: 10.00am - 4.00pm FEE: $395 (includes GST) COURSE STARTS: Saturday 09 Apr 2011 Filling Up

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NEXT AVAILABLE:

Travel Writing with Sue White
Wednesday evening classes
(once a week for five weeks)
TIME: 6.30pm - 8.30pm
FEE: $395 (includes GST)

COURSE STARTS:

Wednesday 11 Jul 2012

Available

WEEKEND INTENSIVE:
Travel Writing with Sue White
Saturday and Sunday
(two-day workshop)
TIME: 10.00am - 12noon
FEE: $395 (includes GST)

COURSE STARTS:

Saturday 09 Apr 2011

Filling Up

LOCATION

55 Lavender Street
Milsons Point NSW

Directions to the
Sydney Writers' Centre

RAVE REVIEWS ABOUT
TRAVEL WRITING

“Great content and great teacher. Sue was really friendly and approachable and I really enjoyed hearing her experiences and practical advice.”
- Celeste Mitchell

“The venue was fabulous and even the people in the café were lovely. I learnt heaps. The presenter was so experienced, knew her subject and was full of great tips. Very professional and very focused.”
- Lynn Anamourlis

“I enjoyed learning about the business of travel writing; particularly what editors are looking for, the types of stories in the genre, and how to come up with the 'hook' of the article. Sue was great. She was very engaging and humorous and was generous about sharing her experiences and stories with the group. She was also very encouraging with our humble efforts.”
- Kaye Cameron

“Absolutely super. Organised, relaxed, honest.”
- Gillian Perrett

"Sue White is an excellent teacher. The class was very well structured and planned, compared with other institutions I've done short courses through! Logical, approachable, and with practical advice – Sue had obviously spent a lot of time structuring the course and it flowed perfectly and in a timely manner."
- Mark Holmes

"I really enjoyed having Sue's insight and experience on the travel writing industry. I have learnt some good tips to start and think it is now possible to have some articles published."
- Agnes Samour

"I benefitted from Sue's real life insights. It wasn't just theory. She was generous with her knowledge and even her intellectual property. I am confident that I can write travel stories."
- Craig Eardley

"I now have the tools to pursue a writing career."
- Erica Enriquez