Intensive program · Live
Live Travel Journalism Essentials Intensive Program
The foundations of travel journalism: narrative, working with editors and the tourism industry.
- 100% online
- Live online
- Taught by master faculty
- STJ certificate
- 13 January to 6 April 2027
Enrollment open
€2,000 €997
Offer until 30 November · Pay in up to 12 instalments
- Format: Live online
- Dates: 13 January to 6 April 2027
- Content: 22 live sessions
- Classes: Alongside the master students
- Credit: Counts towards the master if you enrol later
- Certificate: STJ
What you will learn
In this program
you will…
Travel Narrative
Know the history and the great authors of travel writing. Structure a story: theme, tone, voice and time.
Working with Editors
Understand how editors think and what they look for. Write pitches that get a reply.
Tourism and Travel Journalism
Understand the relationship between travel journalists and tourism professionals. Create content with professional ethics.
Curriculum
Everything
you will cover
Live classes by video call with the faculty, hands-on workshops and masterclasses, shared with the master students.
Travel Narrative
- A brief history of travel writing
- The journey: before, during and after
- Structure, order, theme, tone, voice and time
- Plot, characters, the Hero’s Journey and dialogue
- Sharpening the senses, curiosity and imagination
- Objectivity vs. subjectivity
- Writing articles and travel books
- Writing travel guides and blogs
- Practical workshop
- Masterclass
Working with Editors
- Inside the editor’s desk
- The pitch that gets a reply
- Filing copy: briefs, deadlines and edits
- From one commission to a lasting relationship
Tourism and Travel Journalism
- The travel journalist and the tourism professional
- Professional ethics and content creation
- Inside a specialised travel media outlet
- Freelance alternatives, media partners and influencers
- Reinventing media to monetize, part 1
- Reinventing media to monetize, part 2
- Practical workshop
- Masterclass
Faculty
Who you will
learn from
How it works
Learn live,
with the faculty
Schedule
Live classes by video call (Zoom), with the date of every session published in the campus calendar. Each session is recorded and uploaded to the online campus, so if you miss one you can catch up whenever you like.
How you learn
You learn live with the faculty and share the virtual classroom with the master’s students: ask questions, take part and get feedback on your work. Classes are complemented by practical workshops, master classes and materials on the campus.
Payment
You can pay in up to 12 instalments. Get in touch and we will walk you through every payment and financing option.
