Approaching Travel Writing Work - Writing About People

Respect, appreciate, and honor the people who make a place unique.

Places are unique in large part because of the people who live there and who have shaped a place’s culture and story over time. It is important to consider their perspectives and points of view in developing travel content, and writers must avoid extracting and exploiting these stories for personal satisfaction and professional gain.

Learning how to navigate the delicate balance of appropriately incorporating people into storytelling while averting harm is at the heart of responsible travel writing.

Here’s a sneak peek of what you’ll learn in the module micro-course:

LESSON 1: THE POWER OF PEOPLE

LESSON 2: DIVERSITY IN STORYTELLING

LESSON 3: SHARING OTHER PEOPLE'S STORIES

LESSON 4: REFLECTION PROMPTS + RECOMMENDED READING

This module is designed for:

Travel media, specifically
travel writers, editors, and bloggers

What this module includes:

4 lessons
2 videos (5 minutes total)
Written content, video content, and insight from editors
Reflection questions, activities, and additional reading and resources

By the end of this module, you will have the skills to:

Write responsibly about the people you meet.
Find a wide variety of storytellers who can offer diverse perspectives.
Navigate power dynamics during interviews.
Know how to check in with sources to ensure you accurately represent what they have to say.