A course is only as good as what the students get out of it. Was it a great value? Did those who completed it see real results?
Here’s what former students who completed Travel Writing Overdrive had to say:
“Travel Writing Overdrive gave me the confidence that I could turn my niche (Norway) into a full-time income. Following the course I achieved my goal, by growing an average blog into an authority site with multiple streams of income. That authority allowed me to start writing for Forbes, quickly grow a YouTube channel, and even start speaking on cruise ships. Most of all, it gave me a network that I get value from, years later.”
“Right after finishing Module 4 and tweaking a pitch the right, expert-focused way, I landed a Penang-based assignment for CNN Travel only 15 minutes after I pitched! In the course’s spirit of ‘develop a thick skin,’ I went on to collect more bylines than rejections in publications the caliber of Lonely Planet (wrapping up my 10th guidebook project with them, in two years and on three continents, as I type this), the Rough Guides, Fodor’s Travel, BBC Travel and more. On many occasions, it was the editors who looked for me, not the other way around.
And in the spirit of ‘don’t keep all your eggs in one basket’ that Tim also teaches, I learned to pivot into journalism related to the areas I covered, and ended up with more bylines on prestigious media like Nikkei Asia, Al Jazeera, and South China Morning Post. I became an Asian travel correspondent for The West Australian, one of the biggest newspapers down under.”
Since following Tim Leffel’s course, I’ve landed bylines in publications like Travel + Leisure, Backpacker Essentials, 4WD Touring Australia, SurfGirl Magazine, Boating Magazine, Skyscanner Australia, and many more. I also became a contributing author for a book, landed guidebook deals with Moon Handbooks, and developed brand partnerships for my travel blog.
Tim’s one-on-one consulting highlighted which of my actions would likely pay off and which are potentially be a waste of time, saving me time and increasing my income. I highly recommend this course to anyone starting or wanting to further their career in travel writing.”
Tim Leffel’s Travel Writing Overdrive Self-Study Course and Mastermind provide invaluable, real-world information that will take your travel blogging or freelance writing business to the next level. The Mastermind option was well worth the price difference over the self-study course as the private coaching with Tim is fantastic. Highly recommended!
“As soon as I started working with Tim, he opened my eyes to income streams I had no idea how to tackle. I’m the analysis paralysis type, and he taught me how to stop overthinking and just hit publish. With his guidance, I got into a premium ad network and now earn consistent monthly income from my blog. He also helped build my confidence and I’ve even started attending travel conferences, something I never thought I’d do.”
“As an online course junkie (especially anything to do with freelance writing, blogging, and online business) I consider myself somewhat of an expert on the topic. After taking Tim’s Travel Writing Overdrive course and reading Travel Writing 2.0 I can honestly say I may be cured. Tim’s years of experience in the field and his straightforward approach to teaching opened my eyes to so many possibilities I had not thought of. I am now moving forward with new blogs and freelance opportunities with the confidence that I CAN and WILL make a decent living in this business.
I am practicing what Tim preaches by diversifying my skills and the future is already looking great. TWO is one of the few courses I have taken that I can say without a doubt is well worth the money!”
Tim Leffel’s Travel Writing Overdrive is an A-Z guide of what steps to take to earn a living as a travel writer. Tim guides you through the process with practical steps based on his experience of what works and what doesn’t. Participating in the Mastermind calls with other classmates and one-on-one calls with Tim offered invaluable, time-saving insights. I came away with a road map for retooling my writing business. I’d recommend this class to anyone interested in learning strategies to develop a viable travel writing career.
I appreciate Tim’s advice so much. My goal in joining the Mastermind level was to widen my range of freelance writing outlets. I’ve added several new bylines this year thanks to his coaching sessions!
“Taking Tim’s class has made all the difference in both my knowledge and my motivation to finally start actually making a living from my blog and from freelance travel writing. I now have a regular twice-monthly freelance gig and have sold several other pieces since finishing the class. The weekly mastermind calls and the two one-on-one sessions with Tim were especially crucial to getting where I am today. My mind came away swimming with ideas and eagerness to move forward.
“Travel Writing Overdrive was a excellent investment in my blogging career. Not only did Tim keep us all focused on priorities like content creation, but he also helped us understand how to stand out from the crowd. I highly recommend this course.”
“Since beginning Travel Writing Overdrive I’ve landed a regular column, gotten into a new major publication, and launched a more focused blog. I keep thinking of friends who are struggling writers or who want to be writers, and I wish they’d take this course. Unfortunately, I think that most of them aren’t willing to invest the money in their own careers. I am confident that anyone who does pay for the course will benefit from it in every way, and I expect to make back many times the cost of tuition, soon!”
“I first met Tim at a TBEX conference, where he gave a presentation about creating a niche for your website. I’d had a general interest travel website for years but hadn’t been able to gain any traction with it. Inspired by his talk, I launched a much more focused site that has done quite well. So when I found out he offered an in-depth course, I signed up eagerly—and I wasn’t disappointed. Tim is incredibly knowledgeable about every aspect of the travel writing business and very generous with his time and expertise.
The course modules were packed with information. And I would recommend signing up for the Mastermind group; the regular phone calls kept me on track and provided lots of chances to get more detailed information. This course was a great investment in my travel writing career.”
Being fairly new to the travel writing world, Tim’s course opened my eyes to the possibilities that developing various income streams and relationships could provide. It made me look at my blog as more of a business and taught me how to maximize my potential. The one-on-one calls clarified any questions I might have had, and Tim was always available to answer questions via email or on the Facebook group. It was a wealth of information and gave me a lot of tools to take my business to the next level. I would recommend this course to anyone who wishes to take their writing up a notch.
“I had been a travel journalist for the last six years but enrolled in Tim Leffel’s on-line course, Travel Writing Overdrive, hoping for fresh insights and practical tips from a pro in the industry. The course has been a goldmine of information. If you’re looking for ways to expand your travel writing income through multiple revenue streams, Tim’s comprehensive program shows you how to do just that. It’s never to late to ramp up your travel writing success!”