Journalism / Media Courses

Freelance Travel Writing & Photography Course

Get paid to go on holiday!

If you love nothing better than jetting off to an exotic location or getting off the beaten track in search of adventure, travel writing and photography could be the career for you. And with most magazines and newspapers relying on freelance writers to some extent for content, there are plenty of opportunities to be had for talented and motivated writers.

Our Freelance Travel Writing & Photography course will show you how to write interesting travel section features. It will also teach you how to market your stories to editors and give you ideas on how to package your writing with photography to boost your chances of selling your story – and your income!

You will also refine your general writing skills to help prepare you for opportunities in other areas, including public relations and news journalism.

What you will learn

  • What you need to know about travel writing
  • The travel writer's market
  • The freelance travel photojournalist
  • Building your freelance business
  • Research ideas and writing features
  • Introduction to travel writing and photography
  • Travel photography and agencies
  • Travel features and photojournalism
  • Digital photography

Included extras

On completion of your course, you'll receive a FREE 12 month Australian News Syndicate Media Pass – valued at $50.

Career prospects

As a freelance travel writer, your destiny is in your own hands. Once you have developed the skills to generate marketable ideas and write and sell your stories, you'll be able to shape your own career.

You could work as a:

  • Freelance Journalist
  • Feature Writer
  • Travel Writer