Comments on: Interview: Maralyn D. Hill, President of IFWTWA

By: Kevin

Kevin — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 19:43:48 +0000

writing really does take discipline, took me years to figure it out

By: Brendon

Brendon — Sun, 08 May 2011 06:28:15 +0000

Just downloaded the transcript (better for making notes etc), will go over it properly later.

IFWTWA combines two of the best things in life, food and travel, with a way to live and enjoy them, writing. Way to go!

By: Peter Werne

Peter Werne — Mon, 02 May 2011 12:30:45 +0000

Its a great interview and I just want to say thanks!

By: Amanda

Amanda — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:37:17 +0000

Inspirational interview. My thanks to both Maralyn and Trisha for making this happen.

As an aspiring writer I find myself frustrated often. It is easy for me to lose focus and become more invested in my failures and shortcomings rather than the occasional successes which are truly what I should be most attentive to.

I’ll take your advice and keep plugging away! My best wishes for you both!

By: Writing Inspiration | Heart@Work

Writing Inspiration | Heart@Work — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 22:23:29 +0000

[...] Writers Association, and as Co-Chairman of the Conference and Press Trips Committee for the IFWTWA. read more Here are a few suggestions from Maralyn: • Write first thing in the morning for 30 minutes or 2 [...]

By: Trisha

Trisha — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 19:08:15 +0000

Thanks John – Maralyn gives a good interview, doesn’t she? I agree about the benefits – it’s a great value for anyone who writes about those fields of interest.

By: John Lamkin

John Lamkin — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 02:03:42 +0000

Great Interview. I am a member of IFWTWA and encourage any food, wine and travel writers (and those aspiring to be) to join. The benefits are countless!

By: Stewie_B

Stewie_B — Fri, 22 May 2009 18:58:45 +0000

Delightful interview. I think joining the International Food, Wine, and Travel Writers Association is a splendid idea. It’s very cost effective What a great way to connect with other writers.

By: Trisha

Trisha — Sun, 10 May 2009 16:09:14 +0000

Hi Maralyn – thanks for stopping by!

That is very good advice – I would only add that writers should also definitely belong to organizations like yours (IFWTWA) – the benefits are great and can help turn a part-time job into a full-time career. While there is never any guarantee (much depends on the skills of the writer), why not give yourself every advantage possible?

By: Maralyn D. Hill

Maralyn D. Hill — Sun, 10 May 2009 14:55:40 +0000

First of all, thank you Trisha for interviewing me. I’m quite excited to share some of what IFWTWA is doing.

For all of you who have commented, I’d like to thank you for sharing your thoughts. I’m always willing to discuss further the benefits of IFWTWA.

It’s exciting to be involved with an organization moving forward. I say I was born to travel and tell the tale. I love travel and food, wine added in are a cultural geography lessons and I love to keep learning.

Don’t get discouraged if you have to have a regular job and writing has to be an advocation. If you keep with it, keep learning and keep publishing (even small pieces), you can make inroads.

One of the keys is to keep improving your writing skills. That will help you in all walks of life.