Travel Writing

Turn your journeys into stories worth reading. Learn to capture places, people, and experiences in vivid, publishable prose. With personal feedback from Steve Alcorn.

USA Today best-selling author · 29 books · 100,000+ students · 25 years teaching

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What’s Included

Everything you need to write, polish, and publish your novel.

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28 Video Lectures

Over 5 hours of focused instruction covering every stage of the novel-writing process.

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Personal Feedback from Steve

Post your writing in the discussion areas and get direct feedback from Steve Alcorn, not a TA, not a bot. Steve reads every post and responds personally.

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Manuscript Evaluation Checklist

The same 25-point checklist Steve’s students use to evaluate protagonist, story structure, plot, and writing quality.

When you post your writing, Steve reads it and responds personally. That’s what makes Writing Academy different from every other online course.Steve Alcorn is a USA Today best-selling author of 30 books and has taught more than 100,000 aspiring authors over 25 years through 1,500+ college partnerships.

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What You’ll Learn

Six steps from blank page to published book.

Plan Your Writing

Learn what makes travel writing compelling: place, people, culture, and personal experience woven into stories worth reading.

Capture Your Experiences

Observation techniques, journaling on the road, sensory detail, and the art of noticing what makes a place unique and worth writing about.

Structure Your Story

Master travel writing structure. From personal essays to destination features to long-form narrative. Choose the form that fits your story.

Write Your Manuscript

Voice, vivid description, dialogue in foreign settings, cultural sensitivity, and the balance between information and storytelling.

Polish Your Writing

The “Write Big” and “Write Well” techniques that turn a flat draft into a sparkling, publishable manuscript.

Get Published

Markets for travel writing, pitching editors, building a portfolio, blogging, self-publishing, and turning your travels into a writing career.

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What Students Say

Over 1,000 students have taken this course.

“Wonderful course! The most straight-talking, practical advice on writing I’ve ever experienced. Would highly recommend to anyone who’s keen to write, but just can’t get started.”
Anna

“I am blown away by how educational and helpful Steve’s course is. He breaks down every topic so people actually want to read it. I highly recommend his course to anyone interested in writing.”
Linzay

“Steve Alcorn really breaks down the process of writing into easily digestible bits and provides a clear pathway for developing your work. It was a great course and I learned a lot.”
Golda

“I’m learning something that will help me fix my manuscript. This course covers all the basics but does not belabor the points. I got way more value for my buck than I expected.”
Cheryl

“If you don’t take this class, you may be one of the 99% who don’t ever reach that goal you dream of. If you do take this course and absorb it, it is far more likely to reach that 1% who do.”
Rich

“It has been my life-long dream to become a published author. I took this course to get help, and I am truly impressed by the amount of information presented. I completed the course in a few months in my free time.”
Michelle A.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this course for?

Anyone who wants to write a novel, whether you’re just starting, stuck in the middle, or revising a finished draft. No experience required.

How long do I have access?

If you purchase the course, you own it for life. If you subscribe to the bundle, you have access to all of our courses for the duration of your subscription.

Do I really get personal feedback?

Yes. Every lesson has a discussion area. Post your work and Steve responds personally, usually within hours.

What if I’m not happy?

30-day money-back guarantee, no questions asked. If the course isn’t right for you, you get a full refund.

Can I just get this one course?

Yes. Enroll above for lifetime access to this course. Or, if you want all 20 Writing Academy courses, the Author’s Success Bundle gives you everything for one low monthly fee.

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28 discussion areas with personal feedback from Steve
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Manuscript Evaluation Checklist
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