I’d like to extend a big “thank you” to a couple of our loyal readers who pointed out that the transcript to our interview with Lisa Lambden of the Travel Channel Academy was missing in action…….and a big apology to any of our hearing-impaired readers who have been waiting for it!
Here’s the link to download [...]
Elance.com is yet another online job site — it’s similar to Guru.com. In fact, Guru.com and Elance.com are the two biggest online job sites for freelancers. Travel writers can earn extra cash by signing up with Elance.com. Not only does Elance provide you with paying opportunities, but you’ll have portfolio pieces. [...]
A travel writing forum is a great way to connect with travel writers all over the world. You can make international connections within seconds. Plus, you never know what you’ll find within the pages of a travel writing forum. If you have a question, put it on a forum. Forget about [...]
If you’re an aspiring travel writer, the best way to learn about the industry is to work in it. Maybe you require a full-time or part-time job to supplement your writing career. There are plenty of travel careers available to you. Not only is it fun to work in the travel industry, [...]
Your best travel writing may happen as the result of traveling to a remote village in Africa or Asia. Instead of going to the Caribbean or Paris, travel to a place where you could help humankind. A great way to do this is through ethnography because it’s closely related to travel writing. [...]
Many of our regular site visitors have noticed (and commented on) our new site design. I’d like to thank you for your kind words, and also to thank everyone for your patience as we work through a few lingering issues to tweak – please don’t hesitate to share your thoughts! Drop me a [...]
If you like to eat, you’re qualified to become a food writer. It’s a great way to break into travel writing. You don’t have to be Chef Gordon Ramsey to critique food. There’s no reason to get a degree from a culinary school. All you have to do is enjoy eating [...]
We’re thrilled to announce our new Forum for Travel Writers – if you have any questions jump right in! And if you don’t have time to read the Blog every day, don’t forget that we can send you a Weekly Recap – the signup is in the orange box, upper right corner. See [...]
A travel writer can make money online which means cash in your pocket. However, sometimes you’ll need to spend money in order to make money. This is where Chris Carpenter and his Google Cash Detective come into play. Before you hand over your money for Google Cash Detective, continue to read this [...]
Do you love coffee? Can’t start your day without a mocha cappuccino? Many people cannot function without a good cup of coffee. These same people travel each year and will visit local cafés.
You could be a travel writer who writes about cafés around the world or the ones in your [...]
There’s a new online job site called ScriptLance.com. Maybe you’ve heard of them, maybe not. ScriptLance is like other online job sites. You find a project, bid on it, receive the job and you get paid. It’s that simple. This is just another opportunity for travel writers to find travel [...]
If you recall from part one of our WhiteSmoke review, we focused on the good and surprises of WhiteSmoke’s software. In part two of this review, we’ll look at the bad and silver lining of WhiteSmoke’s software. Yes, there’s a bad side and a silver lining. It sounds contradictory, but it’s [...]
Stop struggling with your travel writing! Writing tools such as WhiteSmoke writing software can enhance and improve your writing. If you’re not a strong writer, consider purchasing WhiteSmoke’s writing and grammar software. After all, they claim you can “write better, right now.”
In part one of this review, we’ll look at [...]
Meetup.com is a great place to meet “like-minded” people. However, there are some groups that impose stringent rules on its members.
If you’re a travel writer, use caution before you sign up with a Meetup group. Make sure you have all of the facts.
Here’s some insight to groups on Meetup.com [...]
Many writers have a library filled with books. Some are fiction and some are non-fiction such as writing books. If you’re a travel writer, you’ll want to fill your library with travel writing books. These books are an investment that will be invaluable to you as a writer.
If you make [...]
