Travel Writing Course

Raelee holds a Master of Arts (Writing) from the University of New England and has been teaching creative writing and editing workshops since 2015 for a range of organisations, including community centres, NGOs, writing groups, women’s shelters and a prison school. She enjoys working with writers of all levels. She is skilled at providing both structural and sentence-level feedback across a range of genres.Her short stories have been published in Griffith Review, Overland, Southerly,
Westerly, Mascara Literary Review, Singapore Love Stories, and Best Australian Stories 2017. Her nonfiction work has appeared in several online and print publications in Australia, Hong Kong, and Singapore. Raelee has travelled extensively and lived overseas in China and Singapore for more than a decade. She now resides in Canberra, Australia with her family and rescue greyhound.

Start Date: 4th February, 2026

Duration: 6 Weeks

Fee: £160

Discover the Art of Travel Writing

Have you ever returned from a journey with stories swirling in your mind, longing to be shared, but not quite knowing how to put them into words? The Travel Writing Course is your chance to turn those wanderlust-filled memories into captivating stories. Over six weeks, you’ll explore the craft of travel writing through articles, memoirs, and poetry. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just beginning, this course will guide you step by step in transforming experiences into vivid, engaging narratives.

Why This Course Feels Like a Journey

Intimate & Personal: With enrolment capped at just ten students, you’ll enjoy close guidance, meaningful feedback, and a supportive learning environment.
Learn at Your Own Pace: Access the course materials for a full year, giving you the freedom to revisit lessons whenever inspiration strikes.
A Global Community: Join fellow writers from around the world and share stories shaped by different landscapes, cultures, and perspectives.
Guided Weekly Modules: Each week, receive a new module via email, complete with assignments designed to spark creativity. Your dedicated tutor will provide thoughtful, personalised feedback to help you grow as a writer.
Expect to dedicate 2–3 hours per week—flexible enough to fit your schedule, with no fixed class times.

Course Map – Six Lessons, Six Journeys

Lesson 1: Introduction to Travel Writing

Discover the essence of travel writing. Learn how to capture places, moments, and feelings with a storyteller’s eye, turning memories into immersive experiences on the page.

Lesson 2: Planning and Research

Unlock techniques for planning and researching your stories. Learn how to create tension, find inspiration, and develop ideas that will keep readers captivated.

Lesson 3: Travel Articles

Craft engaging travel articles for blogs, magazines, or journals. Learn how to write with clarity, hold your reader’s attention, and find the right platforms for your work.

Lesson 4: Memoir

Delve into personal storytelling. Explore how to share your journey authentically, including writing about the people you meet along the way.

Lesson 5: Fiction and Poetry

Step into imaginative realms. Combine travel writing with fiction, invent fictional destinations, or experiment with poetic storytelling inspired by your journeys.

Lesson 6: Editing and Publishing

Bring your work to life. Learn how to edit and polish your writing, proofread with care, and take the next steps toward publication or sharing your stories with the world.

Begin Your Story

The Travel Writing Course isn’t just about learning skills—it’s about opening the door to new worlds for yourself and your readers. Your words can transport, inspire, and spark curiosity, turning everyday experiences into adventures others can feel and remember. Start your journey today. Let your memories, dreams, and discoveries find their home on the page. Write the stories only you can tell.