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How to Become a Travel Writer in the UK: Travel Journalism 101
Understanding how the travel media works
Key information before you begin
An introduction to travel writing (8:19)
How does travel writing actually work?
Who pays (and who doesn't!) for travel writing?
Finding and pitching story angles
How to find great travel stories that'll land you commissions (7:45)
Task: Identify multiple story angles from a press trip invitation
Example story angles we would pitch
How to pitch like a pro (9:59)
Task: Write a commissionable pitch
Pitch tracker
Researching great stories
How to research stories when you're on the ground (4:37)
Task: Find expert sources to interview
How to be a brilliant travel writer
Travel writing tips for success (14:15)
Task: Analyse what makes a good travel article
Article one: The new superstars
Article two: How recreating a once-in-a-lifetime holiday helped me deal with my grief
Article three: How learning to speak Gorilla could just save your life
Article analysis by experts
How to write about places you're not familiar with (2:35)
Task: Write about a place you've not visited
Networking: the key to your success
Why networking needs to be your number one strategy (5:51)
Networking organisations and events you need to join
Making the money add up
How to make travel writing work financially (8:18)
How we make a living in the travel media
Final thoughts
Thanks for watching (0:35)
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Article two: How recreating a once-in-a-lifetime holiday helped me deal with my grief
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