http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/tags/travel-writing Travel Writers Exchange Forum Home » Tag: travel writing - Recent Posts en-US Sun, 12 Feb 2012 10:34:00 +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-writing-opportunity#post-2814 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:58:13 +0000 kdutile 2814@http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/ <p>I just wanted to let you know we are still accepting pieces for this series! &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_lol.gif&quot; title=&quot;:lol:&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; </p> http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/topic/travel-writing-opportunity#post-2725 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:56:17 +0000 kdutile 2725@http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/ <p>Have you recently returned from an unforgettable trip abroad?</p> <p>IBTraveler is pursuing previously unpublished material for a new series called "Recently Returned." We seek insightful narratives from a recent trip that evoke the sights, sounds, and smells of a destination. A strong voice and a clear point of view are paramount. We are not interested in top ten lists, journal entries or guidebook-style information. </p> <p>What we can offer is a byline and a link to any blogs you may have to help you draw more traffic to your personal site. You will retain the copyright for your work. However, we reserve the right to reproduce the content as needed. This is a good opportunity for emerging writers to build up clips and get published with a global news organization. It's also a good way for travelers to share their stories with a larger audience.</p> <p>Please submit a completed manuscript to <a href="mailto:k.dutile@IBTimes.com">k.dutile@IBTimes.com</a> with the words, "Recently Returned" in the subject line. Submissions should be approximately 750-1000 words, though quality is more important than quantity. Due to the volume of submissions, we regret that we cannot respond to each entry. However, if your article is selected, we will notify you before publication to create your byline and discuss any photos you may wish to contribute.</p> <p>We look forward to reading your stories! </p> http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/topic/travel-articles-needed-all-destinations-1#post-2694 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:00:40 +0000 TravelAndTalk 2694@http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/ <p>The website is dedicated to sharing stories, unique tips and information on any destination you have been to, the more far flung and random the better. These can be anything from 300 words. The ambition is to have information on as many countries as possible so please email contributions to <a href="mailto:travelandtalk@gmail.com">travelandtalk@gmail.com</a> and please see <a href="http://lnk.ms/L14rn" rel="nofollow">http://lnk.ms/L14rn</a> for current articles, writers' guidelines and more information. The best way to learn specific journey changing information is talking to other travellers so let's share the knowledge Thanks for reading and enjoy your travels. Matt" </p> http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/topic/get-published-and-more-traffic-for-blog#post-2682 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 12:57:23 +0000 kdutile 2682@http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/ <p>IBTraveler is pursuing previously unpublished material for a new series called "Recently Returned." We seek insightful narratives from a recent trip that evoke the sights, sounds, and smells of a destination. A strong voice and a clear point of view are paramount. We are not interested in top ten lists, journal entries or guidebook-style information. </p> <p>What we can offer is a byline and a link to any blogs you may have to help you draw more traffic to your personal site. You will retain the copyright for your work. However, we reserve the right to reproduce the content as needed. This is a good opportunity for emerging writers to build up clips and get published with a global news organization. It's also a good way for travelers to share their stories with a larger audience.</p> <p>Please submit a completed manuscript to <a href="mailto:k.dutile@IBTimes.com">k.dutile@IBTimes.com</a> with the words, "Recently Returned" in the subject line. Submissions should be approximately 750-1000 words, though quality is more important than quantity. Due to the volume of submissions, we regret that we cannot respond to each entry. However, if your article is selected, we will notify you before publication to create your byline and discuss any photos you may wish to contribute. </p> http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/topic/how-did-you-get-started-as-a-travel-writer-looking-for-a-few-guest-blog-posts#post-2617 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 10:41:08 +0000 TraceyC 2617@http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/ <p>Hi, On my new site, <a href="http://traceyceurvels.com" rel="nofollow">http://traceyceurvels.com</a> I am looking for a few travel writers to write guest blog posts on how you got started as a travel writer--perhaps your first story or why you wanted to be a travel writer. 300-500 words plus a few photos. As payment I can offer you my e-book: Hot List of Travel Editors, which is a list of 196 travel editors with their email addresses and twitter handles. Please let me know if you're interested!</p> <p>Tracey </p> http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/topic/travel-articles-needed-all-destinations#post-2615 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 07:35:18 +0000 TravelAndTalk 2615@http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/ <p>Hi<br /> Non-paying at the moment!<br /> Many thanks<br /> Matt </p> http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/topic/book-contributions-wanted#post-2600 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 17:29:50 +0000 Trisha Miller 2600@http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/ <p>This came from my good friend Wendy Van Hatten:</p> <p><strong>Guidelines for: Let’s Go…Travel Tales, Tips, and Tours from People Who’ve Already Been There</strong></p> <p><strong>Let’s Go…Travel Tales, Tips, and Tours from People Who’ve Already Been There</strong> is a new book slated for publication in late 2011 or early 2012. We are looking for quality contributions from a variety of writers. Show our readers your “off the beaten path destinations”, talk about your most memorable side trips, relate practical travel tips, and give trusted recommendations.</p> <p>Writers interested in contributing to <strong>Let’s Go…Travel Tales, Tips, and Tours from People Who’ve Already Been There</strong> should submit in one of the following categories:<br /> • Destinations: someplace new or a new twist or angle on someplace often visited<br /> • Travel Tips: should be timely and relevant, can be personal or business<br /> • What To Do When… : what do you do when the unexpected happens<br /> • Word of Advice: what do you wish you knew before you left<br /> • How I Find Deals: sites or hidden gems you use when searching for your next vacation<br /> • My Packing Secrets: what do you do that others will want to know<br /> • Recommendations: from luggage to water bottles, shoes to purses</p> <p>For acceptance, each submitted article should not exceed 1000 words, but may be less. Articles must be well written and ready for print. Writers will be notified if some minor editing needs to be done. </p> <p>Articles must be the property of the writer and must be stated as such. Multiple submissions are accepted. Inappropriate language will not be accepted.</p> <p>Writers will not be paid for articles submitted for Let’s Go…Travel Tales, Tips, and Tours from People Who’ve Already Been There but will receive a copy of the published book. As additional books in this series are published writers may be paid.</p> <p>In addition, writers may include a 75 word bio including where to find their website. Writers should include email address, mailing address, and phone number.</p> <p>This is a great opportunity to build or to add to your writing portfolio as well as contribute to a series of new travel books. </p> <p><strong>Deadline for submission is October 1, 2011.</strong></p> <p>Articles will be chosen by a team of reviewers. Writers will be notified by September 15, 2011.</p> <p>By submitting your article you are giving VanHatten Writing Services permission to reprint and use for the sole purpose of Let’s Go…Travel Tales, Tips, and Tours from People Who’ve Already Been There. </p> <p>All articles remain the property of the writer.</p> <p>Please submit to <a href="mailto:wendy@vhwritingservices.com">wendy@vhwritingservices.com</a>. </p> http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/topic/travel-articles-needed-all-destinations#post-2599 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:34:33 +0000 swiftini 2599@http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/ <p>Oops, my mistake Trisha - looks like you have already moved my post- thanks a million! </p> http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/topic/travel-articles-needed-all-destinations#post-2598 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:33:03 +0000 swiftini 2598@http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/ <p>Hi Trisha- I just created a post for paid writing yesterday. Can you move that please? </p> http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/topic/travel-articles-needed-all-destinations#post-2593 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 16:06:20 +0000 Trisha Miller 2593@http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/ <p>Hi Matt - I've created a couple of new categories here in our Forum, for both paying and non-paying writing opportunities - can you tell me if Travel and Talk will be paying for articles? I'll move this topic to the appropriate category so you won't have to deal with everyone asking you the same question.</p> <p>Thanks for posting this here too..... </p>