Writing and Publishing Process -Language and Word Choices

Words have power. Use them wisely.

Ultimately, travel writers must choose words in order to share their stories with readers. The impact of these language and terminology choices is significant, but, unfortunately, there isn’t an easy checklist of words to use and avoid.

Content creators must learn to think critically about what they want readers to understand, believe, and feel, and evaluate the consequences of choosing certain words over others.

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

LESSON 1: WRITER RESPONSIBILITY

LESSON 2: STEREOTYPES, CLICHES AND WORD CHOICES

LESSON 3: SUBJECTIVITY

LESSON 4: AUTHENTICITY AND TRAVELING " LIKE A LOCAL"

LESSON 5: REFLECTION PROMPTS + RECOMMENDED READING

This module is designed for:

Travel media, specifically
travel writers, editors, and bloggers

What this module includes:

5 lessons
5 videos (12 minutes total)
Written content, video content, and graphics
Reflection questions, activities, and additional reading and resources

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

Understand how the words you choose impact readers’ vision of a place and the people who live there.
Evaluate the best word choices to include in travel stories.
Decide when to incorporate yourself into a story.
Identify when to use more descriptive language.
Think critically about when and how to use popular travel terms like “authentic” and “local.”