If you've ever dreamed of writing for travel magazines, getting paid to share your stories, or finally seeing your byline in respected publications like National Geographic, Fodor's, Viator, Insider, and Adventure.com…
But you've been stuck wondering where to start, unsure if you're "good enough," and frustrated that editors won't even respond to your pitches...
You're in the right place.
Because what you're about to discover isn't another "write better stories" course.
It's a complete, real-world system — taught by a working travel writer with bylines in some of the world's top outlets — that shows you how to break in, pitch like a pro, and land paid assignments…even if no one's ever heard of you.
And the best part? You can try the entire system for free for 7 days. No strings attached.
Meet the Travel Writer Who "Cracked the Code" — and Built a Career From Scratch
Let me introduce you to Zanny Merullo Steffgen.
- She didn't go to journalism school.
- She didn't have a single connection in the travel writing world.
- And she didn't start with any formal training.
At 20, she packed a bag, moved to Cambodia, and started bartending. In between late-night shifts and teaching English, she wrote about her life abroad — raw, personal stories about being sick in a foreign country, surviving on grit, and seeing the world through a different lens.
Those stories got published. People started reading. Editors started responding.
And eventually…the big names came calling.
Today's Results
Zanny's work has appeared in some of the world's top travel outlets — the kind of publications beginners dream of breaking into. (Fodor's, National Geographic, Viator, Insider, Adventure.com, etc.) She built her freelance career from scratch — and now, she's showing others how to do the same.
It's Not Your Writing Holding You Back — It's the System You're Using
Here's the brutal truth no one tells you about trying to "break into" travel writing…
- You can write beautifully…
- You can have fascinating travel stories…
- You can hustle your tail off pitching editors every week…
- …and still get nowhere.
The Real Problem
Because the industry rewards the strategic, not just the talented.
Most beginner writers don't fail because they're bad at writing. They fail because they don't understand what editors actually want — or how to pitch it in a way that gets attention.
From Bartending in Cambodia to Her First Yes
Zanny didn't set out to be a travel writer.
She was 20 years old, living in Cambodia, working late nights as a bartender and teaching English by day. College wasn't in the cards — not financially, not emotionally, not with what she was dealing with.
But what was within reach? Writing.
She started publishing personal essays about life abroad. Her early stories — raw, honest accounts of her struggles with chronic illness and expat isolation — landed in Verge Magazine.
That was her first yes.
That yes turned into more bylines. More confidence. More belief that maybe — just maybe — she could turn this into something real.
The Breakthrough
Zanny went on to become a full-time copywriter, then a travel journalist.
She wrote for adventure brands, built SEO strategies, and mastered the business side of writing — the stuff nobody teaches you but every editor expects you to know.
Finally — A Step-by-Step System That Shows You Exactly How to Break Into Travel Writing and Get Paid to Do It
"How to Break Into Travel Writing"
A complete, beginner-friendly program that walks you through exactly how to go from unpublished and invisible…to pitching with confidence and getting paid assignments.
Inside Zanny's course, you'll learn:
- How to come up with pitchable story ideas (even if you haven't traveled lately)
- The proven structure she uses to write winning pitches
- How to find the right editors — and get their attention the right way
- What to do after you get a yes (so you get asked back again)
- And how to build momentum — fast — even if you're starting from scratch
You're Getting a Clear, Repeatable System — Not Just "Tips"
Module 1: Understand the Industry
Learn how the travel writing world really works — who pays, how assignments get handed out, and what separates successful freelancers from the ones who never break in.
Module 2: Find the Right Story Ideas
Learn Zanny's process for generating pitchable ideas — even from your own backyard — so you never stare at a blank page wondering "Is this worth writing about?"
Module 3: Identify the Right Publications
You'll stop pitching in the dark. You'll learn how to research and match your ideas to publications that actually pay — and want your kind of story.
Module 4: Pitch Like a Pro
This is the gold. Zanny gives you the exact pitch templates and email structures she's used to land editors at top-tier travel publications.
Module 5: From Pitch to Published
You'll learn what happens after the "yes" — how to deliver clean, editor-friendly work that gets you invited back. (This is where real money and momentum comes from.)
Bonuses Included:
- Zanny's Personal Pitch Template & Tracking Methodology
- Insider Tips on Breaking Into Big-Name Publications
Real Writers. Real Results. Real Byline-Worthy Outcomes.
Yes! I have received acceptances from three very well-paying magazines, thanks to my membership in Litworth! TODAY, Business Insider and oc87 Recovery Diaries!
Thank you for all the hard work you do for all of us freelancers!
That's three assignments. Real bylines. Real paychecks.
And the best part? Theresa wasn't some seasoned pro. She was exactly where you might be now — ready to make the leap, but unsure how.
Start Building Your Freelance & Travel Writing Career — With Zero Risk, Starting Today
When you join Litworth, you're not just getting a course. You're getting a complete freelance writing launchpad.
Here's what you unlock the moment you start your free 7-day trial:
- Full Access to "How to Break Into Travel Writing"
Get Zanny's complete, step-by-step system to pitch and publish your first travel article — even if you've never been published before. - Three Additional High-Impact Courses:
- The Art of Freelance Pitching with Maggie Gigandet
- How to Find Copywriting Clients in 2025 & Beyond
- The Effective Writer's Website
- The Most Complete Freelance Pitching Database on the Internet
Search over 2,000+ paying publications (and counting). Know who to pitch. What to pitch. And exactly how much they pay. - Live Expert Q&A Calls + Real Feedback on Your Pitches
This isn't DIY. You'll get access to working editors, real pros, and personalized help to refine your pitches — and get better results, faster. - Weekly Updates with New Publishers and Opportunities
Litworth is alive — constantly updated to bring you fresh, real-time freelance opportunities you won't find anywhere else.
Join Free for 7 Days — Get 4 Courses, Details on 2,000+ Publishers Ready to Pay for What You Write, Expert Feedback & More
After that, it's just:
Cancel any time. No lock-in. No upsells. No nonsense.
Start Your Free 7-Day Trial NowIf you've been waiting for a sign to finally go all-in on your writing career — this is it.
This Isn't Just Another Writing Course. It's Your Break-Through Moment.
If you're still reading this, then you already know the truth:
You're capable of more.
You've got stories to tell. You've got talent. What you don't have is a proven, guided path to turn that potential into published work, real assignments, and consistent income.
Litworth gives you that path.
The real question is: "What happens if I don't do something different?"
You can keep guessing. Keep pitching in the dark. Keep wondering when someone's going to give you your first shot.
Or…
You can log in today, pull up a list of 2,000+ paying publishers, follow your first lesson, send your first pitch — and start building the career you've been dreaming about.
You risk nothing.
- Join Litworth today — free for 7 days
- Get Zanny's entire travel writing course
- Get the full freelance writing system
- Access the pitch database
- Get support from working pros
- And start taking action now
Because your writing career isn't going to start itself.
But it can start right now.