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   pariswriter
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   Hi, Everyone,

   Just a new member saying hello! I've joined to get some help figuring out how to bump my travel writing up to the next level. I've written some small articles in small publications and I'm thinking it's time to go for bigger pubs and pitch meatier content.

   My first question is:
   Thus far, the people I've wanted to interview and the venues I've covered were basically so small that no one really asked me to provide links to articles I'd written, proof of credentials, etc.

   If and when I start going after bigger interviews and larger venues, events, etc., what can I reasonably expect they'll ask me for? I know you can't say exactly, but what has been your experience?

   Thanks, Everyone!

   Posted 10 months ago #
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   Trisha Miller
   Administrator

   Hello pariswriter - welcome to the Forum! Sorry for the delay in replying - summer is a busy time for travel writers as many are traveling (as I am now).....

   You're already on the right track - typically what you'll be asked to provide is links to online articles, clips (or a list of articles showing the name of the publication, date of issue, and title of article) for offline articles, and a link to your own travel blog or portfolio site. Increasingly, publications are also asking for your site/blog traffic statistics, including geo/demographic data if it's available (both Google Analytics and Clicky Stats do a good job and are easy to add). Although it's rare to be asked for your social media platforms and numbers, it can hurt to volunteer that information if you have a good number of Twitter followers and Facebook Fans (because you should have your own Page - formerly called a Fan Page - in addition to your profile).

   Also, although this blog post deals with how to get invited on Media Trips (aka Press Trips), there is some good information on the type of data reporting that many publications, as well as PR firms, are looking for - you may find it interesting.

   http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/2010/11/how-to-get-invited-on-press-trips/

   I hope this helps!

   Posted 10 months ago #

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