How does earning while you are travelling or going on holiday grab you?
This course is for anyone who wants to break into the exciting and rewarding field of travel writing. You can go on holiday - and earn while you're there!
Our Travel Writing Course Online will give you the skills and experience you need to start a career as a travel writer - and to earn money in your spare time.
Is this a proper course?
Yes, we are recognised by the UK Government and are fully accredited.
Who is the course for?
Anyone who wants to break into the enjoyable and rewarding world of travel writing. It is suitable for novices.
What does it cover?
Module One
Copy presentation
Module Two
Knowing what to write and identifying markets
Module Three
Contacts book
Module Four
Notebook discipline
Module Five
Making contacts
Module Six
Newspaper and magazine terminology
Module Seven
Writing skills
Module Eight
Ethics and the PCC Code of Practice
Module Nine
Interviews, Research and Reference sources
Module Ten
Writing different types of features:
• General travel features
• Specialist travel features
• Promotional and advertising copy
• Human interest travel features
• Personal experience travel features
Module Eleven
Fact files and photographs
Module Twelve
Staying within the law
Module Thirteen
Selling your work
Module Fourteen
Getting paid
How long will the course take?
It's up to you. You can work at your own speed, and fit your studies around your other commitments. But as a rough guide, this course takes around three to six months to complete.
Who is my tutor?
Your tutor will be Cleland Thom, who is recognised as one of the UK's leading trainers. Find out about him.
How does the course work?
We will send teaching modules as email attachments, one Module at a time. Most Modules are accompanied by exercises and assignments. You will study the Module, email us with any queries and then complete the exercises and assignments.
You email your assignment to us for marking. It will be marked and emailed back to you with a Grade, comments and advice.
When you have passed the Module, you will be sent the next one - and so on, until you finish the course.
What are the exercises and assignments like?
The exercises are 'home-based' you can do them on screen, or print them off.
Assignments are practical - you will have to go out and find a certain type of story or feature, and write it up. You will be able to use experiences from previous holidays if you want to.
How is work assessed?
Each assignment will be graded between A and E. To achieve a pass, you must get C or above. If you fail, we will help you revise your work until it is good enough to pass.
Is there any tutorial support?
Yes, you can email your tutor any time - as often as you need to. We guarantee to respond within two working days, although it is usually much quicker. We will phone you if there is an issue that cannot be dealt with by email.
What equipment do I need?
Access to a computer with internet facilities, Microsoft Word software (or equivalent), and an email account. Some of our students study in internet cafes and libraries if they do not have their own equipment.
Do I need any skills or qualifications to enrol?
The course is open to anybody, and is for beginners. No previous experience is necessary. But you will need a good grasp of English. Contact us if you need to check whether the course is suitable for you.
What qualifications will I get?
The CTJT Diploma, which is accredited by the Open and Distance Learning Quality Council.
What is this qualification worth?
The Diploma is widely recognised right across the media and beyond, mainly due to the large number of organisations where we have delivered training courses and have personal contacts. Check them out.
What can I expect to do at the end of the course?
The course will equip you to write for magazines, websites, local and national papers, and radio and TV stations. Our students are usually able to get work published - and get paid for it - after completing the course. You could also go on to take the National Council for the Training of Journalists exams.
