http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/forum/overcoming-writers-block Travel Writers Exchange Forum Home » Forum: Overcoming Writer's Block - Recent Posts en-US Sat, 31 Jul 2010 17:28:25 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/search.php http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/topic/travel-book#post-760 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 08:54:24 +0000 Rebecca Sebek 760@http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/ <p>People do love human interest stories. I would make sure the other person involved is "comfortable" with the story line. As you said, "you don't want to embarrass anyone or expose yourself too much." I think as long as your sensitive to others, it will be fine. You may want to think about the following: Who's your target audience? Is your target open-minded, seasoned travelers? Are you targeting all travelers? Only you can determine what will be "too much" for you and your readers. Sounds like a good read. Good luck! </p> http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/topic/travel-book#post-759 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 10:12:40 +0000 Trisha Miller 759@http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/ <p>Hi Andy</p> <p>Wow - I read your other post (about using Wikipedia for research) and thought your book would be very interesting, but this puts it on my "must read" list - I love to read (and hear) stories about how people find true love - it humanizes those we don't know and makes us feel that we know them at least a little bit, and gives everyone hope for the future, so I definitely think you should include it in your book. The fact that earlier in your story you ponder the subject of love and relationships will make the tale of finding love so much more relevant and poignant.</p> <p>I do think you should be open and honest about as much as possible - after all it's human nature for us to be curious, and that will be a very interesting part of your whole story, so we will want to know about it, but the best thing to do is use your own feelings as a guide (and of course those of your new love as well).....when the two of you read your words, do they make you feel like you've revealed too much personal detail? Anything that embarrasses you? Anything that you would NOT want your parents (or maybe children someday?) to read? </p> <p>Only the two of you can decide what is too much exposure. Some people are comfortable with putting it all "out there" for all to see, even the not-so-pretty parts of life, others are much more private. You'll have to balance your comfort level with the bottom line of marketing 101 - if you want your book to sell, it needs to be interesting, and your love story will be of great interest to a wider audience than you'd imagine, especially the more it divulges. You will have to find the right balance of exposing enough to generate interest vs. going so far as to make either of you uncomfortable.</p> <p>Of course if you want anyone to read a few passages for you and give you feedback, I'm your gal! &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_biggrin.gif&quot; title=&quot;:D&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; </p> http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/topic/travel-book#post-756 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 21:19:46 +0000 awelch 756@http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/ <p>Hi, I'm writing a travel book about a cycle ride from England to Georgia in the Caucasus. This is my first book of a few travelling around the world. </p> <p>I'm 60,000 words into it at the moment and I want to pose a question. During my trip I discovered my love in Georgia. However, earlier in the trip there is a dialogue where I muse about love and relationship before I met my present partner who I've been with for 1.5 years. </p> <p>How should I tackle the love story so I don't expose myself too much, or embarass anyone?</p> <p>I want to be open about it because it's as strong a storyline as the trials and tribulations of the adventure, the philosophy and the places and cultures I move through.</p> <p>Thanks for you thoughts.</p> <p>Andy Welch<br /> <a href="http://www.ride-earth.org.uk" rel="nofollow">http://www.ride-earth.org.uk</a><br /> Round the world by bike. </p> http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/topic/tips-for-when-youre-stuck#post-429 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 12:00:54 +0000 Rebecca Sebek 429@http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/ <p>I had writer's block today...Trisha gave me a tip...get up and make some tea...It worked...I also started proofing my writing...That seemed to help...I was able to take a sentence and move it somewhere else within my writing... </p> http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/topic/staying-motivated-during-the-holidays#post-335 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 12:04:25 +0000 Rebecca Sebek 335@http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/ <p>Now that the holiday's are behind us, hopefully we are all back on track with writing &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif&quot; title=&quot;:)&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; </p> http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/topic/staying-motivated-during-the-holidays#post-296 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 12:19:12 +0000 Rebecca Sebek 296@http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/ <p>Just write as much as you can and do not stress out about it. Stuff happens, you get busy, and sometimes things take a back seat. Don't make a habit of it, and you'll be fine! </p> http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/topic/staying-motivated-during-the-holidays#post-295 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 12:12:18 +0000 Martha56 295@http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/ <p>Earning extra cash for the holiday season is a great motivator! Just think of the gifts you can buy for family and friends or you can donate to an organization. Don't sweat the holidays. Whether you fly or drive home, it will make a great travel article or a couple of articles. </p> http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/topic/staying-motivated-during-the-holidays#post-294 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 12:02:38 +0000 Richard 294@http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/ <p>Good call Carter...By the way, what kind of cookies are we talking about here? Just kidding...try to write something each day...you'll feel better about it and will not be "ticked off" at yourself for not writing anything at all... </p> http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/topic/staying-motivated-during-the-holidays#post-293 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 12:01:13 +0000 Carter 293@http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/ <p>Why do people stress out over the holidays? I'd rather write travel articles then shop. Yep, I am a guy...Later... </p> http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/topic/staying-motivated-during-the-holidays#post-292 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 11:55:44 +0000 WriterMom2 292@http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/ <p>OMG! It can be difficult to stay focused on writing. Just take a deep breathe and keep the "bigger picture" in focus. The holidays will pass by in a "flash." It makes more sense to enjoy them instead of worrying how you'll accomplish everything on your list. This is where prioritizing comes in handy.</p> <p>I like the idea of setting a timer. And -- I'll just buy a cookie tray if I do not have time to bake! </p>