Archive - Talking Travel Writing

FREE mentoring for travel writing course bookings until 16 Aug

Bag one of the last spaces on our course in the Cotswolds from 16-19 November

Aug 6 • Lottie Gross

How photography got me my first national newspaper writing commission

Scott Antcliffe got a writing commission from the Guardian travel desk after they found his photography

Aug 4 • Scott Antcliffe

July 2026

The copywriting course price goes up midnight tonight

Last chance to grab it at £279

Jul 31 • Talking Travel Writing and Steph Dyson

Interview: Siobhan O'Halleran, freelance copywriting editor

We ask our copywriting course leader for her tips on getting into copywriting

Jul 28 • Lottie Gross

How do you get into travel copywriting?

Lottie explores the various methods of finding a way into this lucrative industry

Jul 21 • Lottie Gross

Why should travel writers do copywriting?

Lottie extolls the virtues of engaging with a little copywriting.

Jul 14 • Lottie Gross

What the heck is travel copywriting?

We're delving into the world of travel copywriting with our brand new online course

Jul 7 • Lottie Gross

Correction: we got it wrong, sorry

A little correction to our last newsletter.

Jul 1 • Lottie Gross

June 2026

Travel writing residential course 2026

A four-day travel media deep-dive for new, aspiring and early-career travel writers

Jun 30 • Lottie Gross

Interview: Simon Calder on his move to The Telegraph

The Man Who Pays His Way divulges why he's left the Independent after 32 years, and how he makes the money work

Jun 23 • Lottie Gross

Do we really need to be going to networking events?

Steph sets out a blueprint for being selective with your networking

Jun 16 • Steph Dyson

Ever wondered how to get into travel copywriting and earn 10x more?

We've got the answers in our new online course - and we need BETA testers

Jun 13 • Lottie Gross

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