The Writer’s Toolkit
Start Your Writing Journey
Whether you’re interested in writing fiction, non-fiction or travel writing, you can find support and guidance here to help you develop as a writer and build a writing career you love.
Dreaming of your name in print, your stories in travel magazines, and your adventures inspiring readers around the world, or seeing your novels in bookshops?
Whether you’re just starting out or ready to take your writing career to the next level - you’re in the right place.
Welcome to the writer’s toolkit - a curated collection of guides, programmes, and resources to help you break into (travel) writing, get published, and build a purposeful writing life - created by an experienced author and travel writer.
Free Audio Masterclass
How to Break Into Travel Writing
Get instant access to my free audio series revealing what travel writing is and isn’t, how to get started, common mistakes to avoid, and giving you actions to take to get you on the right path to getting published.
You’ll learn:
The 3 biggest myths about becoming a travel writer
How editors actually work with new writers
A simple step-by-step plan to pitch your first story
Free to download — start listening today.
👉 Get the Free Audio Masterclass
“I listened to your masterclass today and there’s so much I can take from it in order to grow my writing style.”
The Ultimate Travel Writer’s Starter Kit
A 100-page PDF guide to launching your travel writing career
It takes you step-by-step through the exact process of getting started as a travel writer — from generating story ideas to submitting your first pitch.
You’ll learn:
How to find your writing niche (and stand out)
Crafting story ideas editors love
How to research, pitch, and follow up professionally
Practical examples, checklists, and templates
Perfect for: aspiring or early-stage travel writers ready to go from dream to first byline.
Price: £35
👉 Get the Starter Kit
“This was so insightful…I think you’ve single-handedly answered a bunch of questions about how to approach travel writing that I didn’t even know how to ask.”
The Travel Writer’s Pitch Pack
54 pages of templates, tools, and real-world examples
If pitching feels intimidating - this pack changes everything.
You’ll get pitch templates, story idea generators, and systems to keep you organised from pitch to publication.
You’ll discover:
10 practical pitch examples
Templates to brainstorm and refine story ideas
A pitch-tracking system to stay on top of submissions
Insider advice on where to pitch (and how to stand out)
Ideal for: writers who want to start pitching with confidence - and start hearing yes.
Price: £27
👉 Grab the Pitch Pack
“Thanks Laura! I found the exercises really helpful. Can’t wait to send my first pitch!”
Write With Purpose
A short but powerful self-paced programme to reconnect to your voice
Before you pitch. Before you publish. You need your why.
This short but powerful programme helps you reconnect with your motivation for writing - so your work is authentic, compelling, and sustainable.
You’ll uncover:
Your deeper purpose as a writer
How to write with more clarity and confidence
How to bring more heart into every story you tell
For: writers who crave direction, motivation, and meaning in their craft.
Price: £79
👉 Learn about Write With Purpose
“Thanks for all the value you provide.”
Travel Writer’s Starter Pack
If you are tired of feeling lost with your writing, you’re passionate about travel and stories, picture yourself travelling the world and writing but you want some support and guidance to get started, then the Travel Writer Starter Pack is for you. Written by an experienced author and travel writer (published by Lonely Planet, DK Travel, Bradt Guides, featured in BBC, Newsweek, New Internationalist ++), the Starter Pack contains:
Travel Writers Starter Kit (99 pages of guidance and exercises: all you need to understand the landscape of travel writing and get started)
Pitch Pack (tailored pitch templates, advice on where to target, how to work with editors and get published)
Travel Writer’s Masterclass (an audio introduction - 7 lessons - into the world of travel writing and how to build a portfolio and get pitching)
Write With Purpose (powerful programme focusing on your voice as a writer - includes 17 audio lessons + 54 page workbook + bonuses)
Any questions, feel free to DM. Click below to learn more:
What Others Say
“THANK YOU!! As someone in the very beginning phases of writing a memoir related to my travels I’ve been looking for something like this.”
“Thank you once again for so much amazing and useful information. I love it!”
“So helpful…makes me want to journal immediately.”
“Adding your Travel Writer’s Starter Kit to my weekend reading list!”
Writer’s Edition Membership
The complete toolkit for emerging travel writers and writers who love to travel
This exclusive paid membership tier gives you everything you need to build momentum - plus access to a community of like-minded travel writers.
Your membership includes:
The Starter Kit + Pitch Pack + Audio Masterclass (Value: $82)
Discounts on all writing courses
Full Travel Journal Club membership
Monthly behind-the-scenes post
Early-bird notifications for new courses/events/writing & creative retreats
Explorers’ Club (1 year FREE) — access to monthly Green Travel Guides (Value: $200+)
Total Value: $280+
Your price: $7/month or $70/year
👉 Join the Writer’s Edition
1:1 Mentoring
I work with a small number of writers each year with 1:1 mentoring. This can be for fiction, non-fiction or travel writing. If you could benefit from working directly with an experienced author and you’re interested in details, send me a DM to discuss.
You can read more about my writing at www.lauramcveigh.com and www.lauramcveightravel.com.
Writing Retreats
Keep an eye out for latest news on writing and creative retreats - updates in weekly Tuesday posts. Or DM to be added to the waitlist.
Ready to Begin?
Whether you’re just starting or ready to go pro, every resource here is designed to help you write, pitch, and publish your best stories.
✉️ Have a question about which is right for you?
Send me a message - I’d love to help you choose your next step.
Also, find all details on upcoming travel writing programmes, books and resources on travel-writing.com