All writers, especially travel writers, are moved to write by beautiful destinations. This is why we choose to host our Travel Writing courses in Spain in the Alpujarra, a range of hills and valleys some 90 minutes' drive from Granada. Verdant meadows full of spring flowers, woods of chestnut and oak, and flower-decked village houses characterize this quiet corner of southern Spain. Daniel Scott, travel journalist of fifteen years and five continents experience, sees in the mountain scenery of the Alpujarra the perfect location for his Introduction to Travel Writing course. Designed to give participants a real working knowledge of the travel writing industry, the course has been running in locations as far afield as Sydney, southern France and London for the past five years. In that time, Daniel has set many students on their way as travel writers. Comments of past students and a review of the course by The Guardian are on our Travel Writing Extra page.

Introduction to Travel Writing course, in the Alpujarra, Spain

The course, held over the middle four days of the programme, looks at the fundamentals of narrative development, story structure, and crisp, compelling writing, so that you can turn your travels into articles and your articles into money and with it the opportunity to travel for free. Although reasonably intensive, the course is above all enjoyable and stimulating, with a small group of no more than eight providing a mutually supportive environment. Daniel will also give personal feedback on students' work for up to six months afterwards, so providing an expert view on your progress from the course. You can see the course outline here.

Course tutor, Daniel Scott

Daniel is a professional travel writer, who lives and works in Boomerang Beach, NSW, Australia, where he writes for a variety of publications including The Sydney Morning Herald. He has an extensive and varied curriculum in travel journalism, and his work has been published in a wide array of countries and media. Daniel has also written a novel, 'The Colour Of Love', seven plays, which have appeared in theatres in five countries to date, and two screenplays. On radio, he has a regular travel slot on Australia's  ABC station, and has also contributed to BBC Radio Five Live's "Up All Night". You can read a selection of Daniel's travel writing here.

Travel Writing Week in the Alpujarra - what's included

So as to get the most from the relaxation of being in the mountains, the programme covers six days, with a Free Day mid-way through. The 4-day course is taught in a small group and combines informal lectures, advice and practical exercises which are held in the beautiful grounds of our hotel in the mountain village of Capileira. The package includes:

• Five nights' good quality accommodation in a charming stone-built Alpujarra hotel, 3-star, with pool and terraced gardens. Breakfast included. Alternatively, a 2-star hostal (a comfortable, smaller hotel) without breakfast, for the lower price of £595.
• Two dinners in distinctive local restaurants, with wine included. Picnic lunch on walk
• Welcome Drinks and tapas on the first night of your holiday, in a characterful delicatessen-bar in Capileira
• Two guided walks in the beautiful surrounding countryside in the Alpujarra, as well as free time to explore the villages of this unspoilt region
• Private group transfers Granada-Capileira and return
• The dedicated services of All Ways Spain tour director, resident in and expert on Spain
• Not included : Flights to and from Spain - before booking these please consult us as to the start/finish times of the Week. Travel insurance. Single Supplements : for single use of a double room we charge a small supplement to cover costs of £18 per night ( - not applicable to the hostal package)