Travel Writing

Turn Your Wanderlust into a Career

By: Steve Alcorn

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Turn Your Wanderlust Into a Writing Career

From travel blogs to magazine features, guidebooks to sponsored content—this comprehensive guide shows you how to write compelling travel stories and get them published.

What You'll Learn:

• Master narrative travel writing that transports readers to distant places
• Write practical guidebook content that travelers actually use
• Craft unique angles that make your work stand out to editors
• Navigate travel journalism, corporate writing, and sponsored content
• Build a sustainable business as a freelance travel writer

From First Draft to Publication:

Discover how to find your voice, incorporate data and research effectively, work with editors, and market your work both online and in print. You'll learn to write for different mediums—from blogs and magazines to books and branded content—and build a portfolio that opens doors.

Bonus: Business Strategies Included

Learn how professional travel writers diversify income streams, pitch consistently, set rates, and market themselves. Get insider tips on self-publishing travel books, working with tourism boards, and building long-term relationships with editors.

Steve Alcorn is a USA Today bestselling author, engineer, and educator. In 1986 he founded Alcorn McBride, the leading maker of technology for theme park attractions worldwide. In 2001 he founded Writing Academy, where for more than 25 years he has helped over 100,000 students structure their novels—both through his own courses and through the online programs of more than 1,500 colleges and universities. He is the author of 27 books spanning fiction, nonfiction, and writing craft, and he narrates many of his own audiobooks.

Start your travel writing journey today.