The first time I went to Greece was in 1997.
I had decided to see a bit of Europe after spending some months on the island of Ibiza.
As things were, I had picked up a German copy of Henry Miller’s “The Colossus of Maroussi” a book that I still keep albeit in a rather [...]

Writing is my passion and my livelihood.
This is why it’s important for me to join a writer’s workshop as I consider it both as a treat to myself and a career investment.
Going to a three day workshop allows me to have a break from the daily stream of news that passes through my inbox [...]

My name is Nancy Brown and I have a confession to make: I sleep around a lot.
Now don’t take that wrong. I’m a lodging editor.
I review two properties a week and I’m paid to sleep in other people’s beds.
While this may sound like an ideal job, the type of travel writing I [...]

Sometimes a story gets better the more it’s told.
This is especially true if you get paid for each telling.
When you write an article and sell it to multiple sources as a syndicated piece, you are seizing the opportunity to tell your story over and over to a larger audience of readers.
Travel pieces lend themselves [...]

Lately I’ve become intrigued by the idea of a creative writing retreat.
I’ve been feeling a bit fried creatively. Maybe it’s the mid-winter doldrums. Maybe it’s just having too many projects on my plate at one time.
But the thought of getting away and clearing my mind of everything and rediscovering my inspiration sounds more [...]

It is the great dream of every writer.
Whether you write non-fiction articles, novels, poems, short stories or film and book reviews, it is inevitable that you have a desire to be published.
And if you buy into the general consensus about getting published, you’ll think you have a better chance of winning the lottery, marrying a [...]

Would you fly from San Francisco to Paris if your airplane was flown by a pilot that didn’t know what he was doing?
I think not.
Would you take your car to a mechanic who was just practicing in his spare time?
I hope not.
Well, why would you trust your manuscript to the eyes of [...]

Finding a research approach that allows you to deliver fresh, unique, and thoughtful content is one of the greatest hurdles for travel writers.  
Whether you only have a few days in one location or are embarking on an extended RTW trip, conducting some preliminary research on your destination will enhance your travel experience and your [...]

Travel fiction can be a refreshing approach to writing about travel. There are many ‘non-fiction’ books on the market and a work of fiction could be a breath of fresh air that a Publisher is looking for. Many travel writers submit a guidebook or a ‘travel tips’ book. Set yourself apart and [...]

Many of the travel writers I communicate with are long-time, traditional freelance travel writers who are very accustomed to producing content structured in accordance with the editorial guidelines of whatever publication they are writing for.
They can produce the exact number of words, use the desired point of view, and can “style” their writing to be [...]

Writing a travel review helps ensure that future travelers select the right destination and accommodations for them.  
Whether you’re planning to write a professional travel review for an offline or online publication, or you’re writing a consumer travel review to submit to one of the popular travel reviews sites, follow these simple steps:
Step 1 – [...]

If you’re writing on your own travel blog, you already know that you should have an Author Biography.
Most commonly used on your ‘About’ page, it’s what fills the reader in on who you are, what makes you an authority on your travel niche, and any accomplishments that you’d like to impress them with.
If you’re writing [...]

Do you want your travel writings read by others with the hopes of having your articles published by a well-known travel media outlet?
What would happen if I told you that just writing content without strategically thinking of keywords could be hurting your opportunity for those dreams to come true?
The goal of this article [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]