Become a Travel Writer With Us
Master the Professional Travel Writer's Craft. Get Personal Feedback. Earn the "Craft of Travel Writing" Certificate
January 14 to February 16. Class Full.
Dear writer,
If you feel like you've been knocking on the door of the world of publication, trying to get in, then this certificate course will give you the keys.
As editors, we will show you exactly what the gatekeepers at top travel writing publications are looking for today.
Across four engaging live workshops, you'll deconstruct what makes a successful travel story. You'll learn how to hook both reader and editor, avoid mistakes that lead to rejections, pitch like a pro, and tell the stories that only you can tell.
Throughout the course, you'll work on your own professional-level travel story. You'll get personal feedback, refine your story, and submit to to earn the Intrepid Times Craft of Travel Writing Certificate.
Your certification
As an emerging travel writer, it's particularly hard to break through, especially when you don't have many (or any) clippings to your name. The Intrepid Times Craft of Travel Writing Certificate is your shortcut. Our certificate sends a signal to editors that you have taken the time to learn the craft. It's a vote of confidence in yourself, proof that your work has been read and critiqued by experienced editors and found worthy of certification.
Here's What You're Getting
Four live workshops (including recordings). Bonus materials you can access immediately. Personal feedback. Certification and more. You get instant access to your student area immediately upon registration. (Be sure to click the little down arrow at the bottom to see all the bonuses!)
- Editor's Welcome - How to Make the Most Of This Course and Graduate with Confidence
- AI and Travel Writing - Our Policy and the Truth Travel Writers Need to know
- Essential Skills PDF Guide: Captivate Readers and Editors with a Perfect First Paragraph
- Essential Skills PDF Guide: Travel Stories vs. Travel Guides - Know What You're Writing
- Essential Skills PDF Guide: The Magic of Storytelling for Travel Writers - Enchant Your Readers
- Essential Skills PDF Guide: Building Your Platform - Create a Following for Your Travel Stories
- Bonus Workshop: Find Your Irreplaceable Voice [December 10, 12 PM New York, 5 PM London] (73:44)
- Workshop #1: The Art and Tactics of Irresistible Travel Storytelling. [Wednesday, January 14, 12 PM New York, 5 PM London] (73:18)
- Workshop #2: Relevance, Newsworthiness, and Making Your Stories Matter. [Wednesday, January 28, 12 PM New York, 5 PM London] (118:59)
- Workshop #3: Writing that Compels; Mistakes to Avoid and How to Edit Like a Pro. [Wednesday, January 28, 1 PM New York, 6 PM London]
- Workshop #4: Professional Practice; Pitching, Following-Up, and Making Your Name as a Travel Writer. [Wednesday, February 4, 12 PM New York, 5 PM London]
- Bonus: Kurt Caswell Workshop [Recording] (79:44)
Your instructor
Nathan James Thomas is the founder of Intrepid Times (2014), which has received plaudits four years in a row at the Travel Media Awards as well as the British Journalism Awards and the Inspire Global Media Awards. He is a member of the British Guild of Travel Writers and the published author of “Travel Your Way” (2022) and “Untethered” (2023). An experienced publisher, editor, and published author, his work has been covered in The Times, The Australian, and the New Zealand Herald, and his travel writing has been published in the Lonely Planet, Roads & Kingdoms, Outpost Magazine, and, of course, Intrepid Times.
Bonus: Get Free Access to the Workshop "Find Your Irreplaceable Voice" [December 10, 2025]
Learn how to write and publish the travel stories that only you can tell.
While direct registration for this event costs $75, it is included free of charge for all certificate students. The bonus includes both registration for the live event as well as access to the full recording and notes. You will find this information, alongside many other bonus resources, in your student area immediately upon registration.
Your Roadmap to Certification
We’re thrilled to welcome travel writers to the very first cohort of the Intrepid Times Craft of Travel Writing Certification Course. Enrollment is open now, with classes beginning January 14. Here’s what to expect:
Immediately: Enroll and Access Your Student Area, Welcome Workbooks, Bonuses, and Networking
Register today to unlock all bonus materials, download quick-start welcome PDF guides on essential travel writing skills, and join our private WhatsApp group. Connect with fellow students, share ideas, and get encouragement as you prepare for the course.
Wednesdays, January 14, 21, 28, and February 4: Live Online Workshops (12 PM New York / 5 PM London). Recordings Provided.
Join four interactive workshops in a small group setting, each focused on a different aspect of the travel writer’s craft (see curriculum above). Allow one hour per session, including Q&A. Notes and recordings [video and audio] will be uploaded within 48 hours so you can easily catch up even if you miss the live session
Friday, February 6: Initial Story Submission & Personal Feedback
Submit your first travel story (up to 1,800 words) and receive detailed editorial feedback within seven days.
Wednesday, February 16: Final Story Submission
Incorporate feedback, polish your story, and submit your final draft for certification.
Monday, February 23: Graduation and Certification
Celebrate your achievement! Successful students receive their certification, provided their story meets our professional standards. You may also submit your final story to Intrepid Times for priority publication consideration (optional).
Common Questions
Am I Qualified for this Course?
Yes. No prior publications are required, just a love of travel, a passion for storytelling, and openness to feedback.
What Are the Requirements for Certification?
Graduation requires completing all four workshops (live or via recordings) and submitting a final travel story that meets Intrepid Times’ editorial standards. You’ll receive ample feedback to help you reach this level.
What if I Can’t Attend the Live Workshops?
Attendance is encouraged for the interactive experience, but full recordings and notes will be available in your student area after each session.
What if I Need More Time for My Story?
We understand life gets busy. If you need an extension, email editor@intrepidtimes.com and we’ll work with you.
How Much Time Will I Need?
Plan for around three hours per week: one for the workshop and two for writing and editing. Bonus materials are provided if you’d like to go deeper.