This is a three part series about the writing required by travel writers in addition to creating travel articles.
In Part 1, we’ll focus on resumes and CVs.
Remember, when you apply for a travel writing opportunity, you may be required to submit a resume or CV in addition to a cover [...]
Every Freelance Travel Writer should ideally have two websites.
A travel writer’s primary website should be a travel blog, focused upon a specific travel niche about which you are passionate and knowledgeable, and to which you regularly add new and interesting content. Your travel blog should include an “About” page which explains what it is [...]
If you’re wondering what this Case Study is all about, please read the introductory post from Week One.
This week we’re moving on to Level 4 of our Flow Chart where we dig into the most important aspect of your travel blog, it’s content. This week, it’s all about the travel writing – blogging, articles, [...]
On Tuesday I had the privilege of interviewing David Miller, a Senior Editor at Matador and one of the creators (and instructors) of MatadorU, their new Travel Writing Program.
In the interview, David opens up about the backgrounds of the team behind MatadorU, discusses the evolution – and future – of travel writing, explains some of [...]
Every travel writer needs a little assistance from time to time, to help us stay on track. Most often we just need someone – another writer perhaps – to bounce ideas off of, to brainstorm with, or just to draw inspiration from. Informal writers’ groups, whether online or offline, can be a great [...]
Starting up a travel blog can be a great way to share your stories and adventures from the road.
But how does one transition their travel blog from having a few family and friends checking it out to actually making it a leader in the travel blog community?
Many aspiring travel writers start up a blog and [...]
If you’re wondering what this Case Study is all about, please read the introductory post from Week One.
In last week’s installment of this Case Study, we covered part of Level 3 of the Flow Chart and installing WordPress for Suzy’s new travel blog. This week we’re continuing Level 3 with some tips on structuring [...]
It’s really clear that the folks behind the hugely successful MatadorNetwork have put a lot of thought and work into how they’ve structured MatadorU, their new Travel Writing Course.
Theirs is an amazing success story – Matador began with just an idea back in 2006, and it’s grown it into one of the top online travel [...]
There are a lot of writing tools available that are designed to help travel writers and travel authors, to make the writing process easier.
Whether you’re crafting a narrative-style travel essay or a travel book, you’re in effect weaving a story that you hope will intrigue, engage, and entertain readers.
Some people [...]
Many travel writers opt to backpack all over the world, as it’s a great way to travel inexpensively and immerse yourself into a new culture.
If you’re a backpacking travel writer, the day will come when you’ll need a new backpack, however, a good, well-constucted backpack can be expensive.
You can overcome this expense [...]
If you’re wondering what this Case Study is all about, please read the introductory post from Week One.
In last week’s installment of this Case Study, we covered Level 2 of the Flow Chart and Suzy’s process of choosing a domain name for her new travel blog.
Level 3 of the Flow Chart is about [...]
PBS is a great source of information, and not just about antiques.
Surprisingly, PBS is also a great source of travel shows. If you enjoy thoughtful, educational, and interesting travel shows, you’ll like Burt Wolf’s Travels and Traditions.
Burt Wolf has written and produced many hours of television with networks such as [...]
Traveling doesn’t have to be boring. Some travel writers wouldn’t dream of staying at a Hostel because you share a room with a few (sometimes quite a few) other people, and share the bathroom with the opposite sex.
And yet some great travel writing has come out of such trips, as they [...]
Okay travel writers and travel bloggers, grab your pens and…..err….I mean keyboards, and…..well just grab your keyboards!
There’s a travel writing contest that is still open, but the deadline for entering is quickly approaching!
GuideGecko.com is holding an international writing contest for travel & food guides.
The winning titles will be published and also showcased at [...]
Today’s post has NOTHING to do with travel writing, but it’s important enough to share with you. We’re tossing relevancy out the window today……You hear that, Google? Yep, it may be irrelevant and off-topic, and even though this is a site about travel writing, and this post has nothing whatsoever to do with [...]
