http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/tags/writing-skills Travel Writers Exchange Forum Home » Tag: writing skills - Recent Posts en-US Sun, 12 Feb 2012 10:37:18 +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/what-kinds-of-writing-exercises-can-you-do-to-keep-your-travel-writing-fresh#post-1113 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 08:39:05 +0000 OnThaRoadAgin 1113@http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/ <p>Curious to know if anyone uses writing exercises to keep their travel writing fresh. </p> http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/topic/how-pertinent-is-it-to-have-writing-skills-these-days#post-998 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 06:56:27 +0000 James Hills 998@http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/ <p>Was this a trick question?</p> <p>Good writing skills are essential to life I think.</p> <p>I agree with Trisha on all of her points.</p> <p>Also, with the volume of writing out there, I think writers with good skills and tons of passion will tend to rise to the top. It isn't a fair process and certainly there are some indie guys that are far better and more interesting than some of the big guys, but you will never achieve your goals without good writing skills - travel writer or just plain old business person. </p> http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/topic/what-are-the-benefits-of-attending-a-writers-conference#post-922 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:06:03 +0000 Trisha Miller 922@http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/ <p>Rebecca gave a very thorough and excellent answer! </p> <p>I can only add that every conference I have been to has been worth way more than the cost - even if what is "taught" are things you already know, the opportunity to meet other writers, editors, and publishers is priceless. The connections made will benefit you at some point - maybe not right away - particularly if you are sure to follow up with everyone you've met by sending a personal note (handwritten of course).</p> <p>I definitely encourage writers of ALL experience levels to attend writers' conferences. </p> http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/topic/what-are-the-benefits-of-attending-a-writers-conference#post-921 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 08:45:34 +0000 Amandah Blackwell 921@http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/ <p>Benefits of a writer's conference:</p> <p>1. Meet other writers; exchange business cards and get to know each other.<br /> 2. Meet and greet editors and publishers. You could find out what will move your 'query letter' to the top page; what type of writing their looking for; tips and tricks to following guidelines to a 'T'; and you to ask editors and publishers your questions.<br /> 3. You could be in another state/city/country and you can write about it.<br /> 4. It's a 'mini' vacation.<br /> 5. Learn from other writers, you may even try out a new writing style.<br /> 6. You'll be surrounded by a community of people who enjoy the written word.<br /> 7. Anything you can do to enhance your writing is a plus.<br /> 8. You may be inspired to finish your non-fiction or fiction travel book.</p> <p>Hope this helped...Rebecca </p> http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/topic/what-are-the-benefits-of-attending-a-writers-conference#post-920 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 08:19:12 +0000 OnThaRoadAgin 920@http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/ <p>Been finding some advertisement writer's conferences lately. Wondering what the benefits are? Some of the conferences are a bit pricey, but you do get a meet and greet with editors and publishers. </p> http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/topic/how-pertinent-is-it-to-have-writing-skills-these-days#post-868 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:29:15 +0000 Trisha Miller 868@http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/ <p>Richard take my word for this, it is ALWAYS pertinent to have good writing skills....by that I mean that, unless you have access to a really good copyeditor, you simply MUST be a good speller and have a very firm grasp on grammar. </p> <p>Nothing will kill your chances of getting published (and paid) in any periodical or website (other than your own) like poor spelling or grammar. And if you self-publish -- for example to your own blog -- then you will be viewed as uneducated or lazy by those that visit your site. Woe to you if that is a potential Publisher checking out your work before deciding if you should be given a writing assignment, or a PR Firm looking for writers to fill a Press Trip.</p> <p>That said, you also ask "what makes for good writing?"......and mention writing "style"..... I absolutely believe that you should familiarize yourself with the "style" of articles published by a magazine you're hoping to sell an article to, and tailor your article to be appealing to the Publisher based on what they've previously published UNLESS they ask you for something different. </p> <p>As to what makes for "good" writing? That's more subjective and depends upon the reader. You should find your own 'voice' and style, and develop it. Practice by blogging, and don't be afraid to ask for feedback.</p> <p>On a final note, think about the websites that YOU visit, and focus on what you do or don't like about their content - you should be able to recognize good writing skills when you see them, and to identify the less-skilled writers as well. Learn from their successes and mistakes. </p> http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/topic/how-pertinent-is-it-to-have-writing-skills-these-days#post-860 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 08:28:40 +0000 Richard 860@http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/ <p>I can't believe the amount of online content these days. It makes me wonder, how pertinent is it to have writing skills? What makes for good writing? I guess if you want to be published in a major magazine you'd have to have good writing skills or at least a style similar to the magazine's. Any thoughts... </p> http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/topic/writing-skills/page/2#post-579 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:39:47 +0000 BrianM 579@http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/ <p>That is very true Duchess, and if you are writing for an English publication they will want to know "if the salmon was fresh and if it had good colouring" &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/writing-skills/page/2#post-560 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 11:27:02 +0000 DuchessOfWriting 560@http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/ <p>If you're earning your keep as a food critic/travel writer, people will want to know if the salmon was fresh and if it had good coloring &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/writing-skills/page/2#post-559 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 11:23:29 +0000 Amandah Blackwell 559@http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/ <p>Thanks for the advice...I did not see the movie..it looked like a cute movie. </p>