Archive for the ‘Getting Started’ Category

Finally! The Door to Travel Writing Opportunities Opens
By Amandah Blackwell
[Posted on: 23 June 2008]
[Posted in: Getting Started, Opportunities, Overcoming Obstacles]
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Travel writers, are you looking for your break into travel writing? Would you like more travel writing opportunities? Well, the key is to have faith, believe in yourself, and keep writing! It may not happen overnight but the more you write the more experience you will have as a writer. I [...]

Pack a Bag and Tour These Travel Writing Opportunities
By Amandah Blackwell
[Posted on: 20 June 2008]
[Posted in: Getting Readers, Getting Started, Opportunities]
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Travel writers, are you just getting started or looking for additional assignments? Here are a few opportunities for you to check out. Write your travel article or guidebook today and become published tomorrow! All it takes is persistence, faith, perseverance, and most importantly belief in yourself!
Writing Opportunities

Playground-Earth. Is looking for travel writers [...]

Exclusive! Inside Secrets to Publishing from Editors and Publishers!
By Amandah Blackwell
[Posted on: 16 June 2008]
[Posted in: Getting Started, Overcoming Obstacles, Tips & Tricks]
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Good morning travel writers! It’s Monday, do you have that article or guidebook written? Are you preparing to submit your work to an editor or publisher? Before you do, check out the “inside scoop” from editors and publishers. Does your work look professional? What are standard editing rates? [...]

The One Sensible Way to FREE Travel and Travel Writing!
By Amandah Blackwell
[Posted on: 11 June 2008]
[Posted in: Getting Started, Opportunities]
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The travel industry is a $7 trillion dollar industry! As a travel writer, you have an advantage in the industry because you love to travel and write about it. You may as well earn FREE travel! Consider working for an online travel company that is also a “host agency” for home-based travel [...]

Little Known Ways to Transition Into Travel Writing
By Amandah Blackwell
[Posted on: 9 June 2008]
[Posted in: Getting Started, Tips & Tricks]
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If you are an aspiring travel writer, you better hold onto your day job! Yes, travel writing can be fun, romantic, and exciting, but let’s be real, it’s not a job that will pay your bills each month. Unless, of course, you’re a seasoned travel writer. Or you have a “magic wand” [...]

It Pays to Travel and Work Abroad
By Amandah Blackwell
[Posted on: 6 June 2008]
[Posted in: Getting Started, Opportunities]
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If you are an aspiring travel writer, consider working and living abroad. This would be a fun and exciting opportunity and a great way to “jump start” your travel writing career. The work you do could be short or long term. You may enjoy working and living abroad and become an expatriate. [...]

Who Else Wants to Break Into Travel Writing?
By Amandah Blackwell

Are you an aspiring travel writer? Would you like to write for newspaper travel sections, glossy magazines with gorgeous photos, or other travel publications? If you answered “YES,” then you “stumbled upon” the right website!
Since you are new to travel writing, you may be unsure of what to write. [...]

Win A Free Vacation!
By Trisha Miller
[Posted on: 13 May 2008]
[Posted in: Getting Started, Opportunities, Writer's Resources]
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Okay so this has already been out for a week (that’s what I get for being on the road!)…..but the deadline i August 1st, 2008 so there’s still time for you to sharpen your pens and pencils (does anyone still use pens and pencils?)…..or warm up your typing muscles…..
CostaRicaPages.com is sponsoring a Travel Writing Competition, [...]

A Marriage of a Travel Writer and Graphic Designer
By Amandah Blackwell
[Posted on: 12 May 2008]
[Posted in: Enhance Your Writing, Getting Readers, Getting Started]
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Travel writers, do you have graphic design experience? If you said “I do,” then congratulations to you! Your first collaboration can be a blog to showcase your travel writing ability. If you are familiar with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, design you own logo (header) for your blog. In addition to the [...]

Instant Readership with a Travel Blog
By Amandah Blackwell
[Posted on: 8 May 2008]
[Posted in: Getting Readers, Getting Started, Tips & Tricks]
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If you are starting out in travel writing, consider creating a blog! It is one of the greatest and safest online businesses. You can work from home or anywhere in the world! Blogs are simple and inexpensive. The best part is blogs are a great way for you to gain readers [...]

Your Travel Writing Adventure Begins Here
By Amandah Blackwell
[Posted on: 6 May 2008]
[Posted in: Getting Started]
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Are you familiar with Lonely Planet? How would you like to work for them? I think that would be AWESOME! Well, you are in luck because they are on the “lookout” for new talent. Sweet!
If you are a “freelance author” with specific knowledge and experience, you may have found your next [...]

How to Get Started With Travel Writing!
By Amandah Blackwell
[Posted on: 1 May 2008]
[Posted in: Getting Started, Tips & Tricks]
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You decided that you would like to be a travel writer. Good for you! First, you must travel! Whether you are a backpacker or a “luxury” traveler it makes no difference. Second, get out there and meet people! Some travel writers forget or overlook the importance of personal interaction. [...]



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