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What will I learn in a travel writing degree or training program?

Travel writing is s sub-species, a specialty, of journalism so a degree or training program in it will take you through most of the basics of journalism itself. Indeed, the best travel writing pieces are very like investigative journalism so the skills are very much the same. You'll be taught how to frame a story, how to write a lede (this is the jargon for the opening paragraph that captures the reader's attention), what to include and how to draw attention to those parts of the story you want to emphasize. One thing that is very different about travel writing and thus something that a degree or training program will help you to understand and deal with is that clearly the place you are describing, the readers haven't been there. You're trying to give them an impression, an overview, rather than simply providing them with the facts as in traditional journalistic writing. So there's a lot more descriptive work to be done.

 

What will a travel writing degree or training program qualify me to do?

Being able to master this sort of descriptive writing is itself a useful talent: most especially if you want to write fiction for example. However, the most common job after such a degree or training program is to become a travel writer. The travel section is one of the most popular in most newspapers and magazines so there's plenty of work around. They pay is similar to other journalists (average $31,000) with the advantage that you get paid to go to the places you write about.

Online Degrees in Travel Writing

ChathamOnline

ChathamOnline is the web-based campus of Chatham College. Founded in 1869, Chatham College is dedicated to enabling its graduates to make an impact on the world around them. Graduates of Chatham College leave with a social consciousness, an awareness and understanding of the environment, an interest in public service, the ability to communicate effectively, and a strong grounding in liberal arts and science education. more

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  • Travel Writing

    The graduate Certificate in Travel Writing provides students with the opportunity to explore creative expression through the genre of travel writing with a focus on writing for travel publications and periodicals. Students sample a range of writing courses and criticism, as well as participate in online writing workshops where their original works are presented and critiqued. The final project is the creation of a portfolio of original, publishable work.

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A degree in liberal arts can provide the basis for career advancement as it trains students to write effectively and think analytically while also allowing them to explore the nature of the various liberal arts fields of study. For more information on online liberal arts degrees, review our program listing and decide which path is right for you.

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