The Art of Travel Writing

Class Description

Travel gives you the chance to examine and challenge yourself in ways you didn’t think were possible. Whether to distant places or to a nearby location, these experiences provide the ingredients for creating compelling narratives: setting, dialogue, characters, misadventures. In this class, participants will learn about the different types of travel writing—articles, memoirs, essay, blogs, guidebooks--explore story structure and begin to craft two travel pieces with feedback provided.

Writers of all levels welcome. Students will leave with tools to write about their travels with more confidence.

Class Format

This class will take place in-person at our Center for Creative Writing in Boston's Seaport neighborhood.

Covid-19 Update:

GrubStreet's space will be mask optional when Boston's Covid-19 Community Level is low or medium. When the Covid-19 Community Level is high, our space will require masks. Please check GrubStreet's Covid-19 page for the latest info on masking and Community Levels before visiting in-person.

Scholarship Information

Thanks to the excellent literary citizenship of our donors, scholarships are available for all GrubStreet classes. To apply, click the gray "APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIP" button. In order to be considered for a scholarship, you must complete your application at least one week before the start date of a class. Please await our scholarship committee's decision before registering for the class. We cannot hold spots in classes, so the sooner you apply, the better. Scholarships cannot be applied retroactively.

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