Comments for Travel Writers Exchange

Comment on Isnare Article Submission and Distribution by David

David — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:29:40 +0000

There are similar cheaper services on sites like Fivver these days

Comment on Travel Writers Conferences by 101 “Magnifiers” For Exploding Your Travel Site’s Traffic

101 “Magnifiers” For Exploding Your Travel Site’s Traffic — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:06:33 +0000

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Comment on Taking a Look at Your Own Backyard by Karen Gibson

Karen Gibson — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:19:55 +0000

Agreed. I think we’re also less likely to fall for “tourist traps” in our own backyard, don’t you?

Comment on Taking a Look at Your Own Backyard by JoAnna

JoAnna — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:29:25 +0000

All good suggestions on writing about your own backyard. When I teach travel writing courses, I tell people that there’s a story everywhere … they don’t have to be in Fiji to find “the story.”

Comment on MatadorU Review: 12 Weeks to Travel Writing Success by Maria

Maria — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:58:03 +0000

i wish i can participate matadorU’s travel writing courses..need to save for it first..thanks for sharing this very informative article esp. for me as a blogger.

Comment on Changing Priorities: A Year-End Reflection by Erin

Erin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:11:07 +0000

I was lucky enough to find your blog one week ago and so far it’s been both encouraging and enlightening. My husband and I are planning to move abroad in 2012 and my desire this year is to cultivate my writing. I’m attending my first writing workshop in February, writing everyday, and planning a travel blog. Thank you for all the help.

Comment on Taking a Look at Your Own Backyard by Karen Gibson

Karen Gibson — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:59:21 +0000

Thanks, Amandah. That’s too bad that your state tourism department isn’t doing a better job. Maybe they need to hire your services! I’ve done a few articles on little known destinations, promoting them as a secret that few knew about, but that was worthy of a visit.

Comment on Taking a Look at Your Own Backyard by Amandah

Amandah — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:42:36 +0000

These are great tips! When I lived in Arizona I was amazed at how much there’s going on within the state. They do a great job with advertising and marketing. Now that I’m back in the Midwest, the state that I’m in could use some help promoting tourism. I’ve missed a lot of ‘cool’ events because I didn’t know about them. They need to step up the marketing efforts.

Comment on Dos and Don’ts for Getting Invited on Press Trips by Susan Farewell

Susan Farewell — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:00:47 +0000

Malerie, thank you! And that is an excellent tip! Absolutely should be in that list. Thanks again and hope you’re doing well. Susan

Comment on Dos and Don’ts for Getting Invited on Press Trips by Malerie Yolen-Cohen

Malerie Yolen-Cohen — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 03:40:13 +0000

Hi Susan- You were my very first travel-writing teacher, and your advice continues to inform. You might add that once invited, it’s bad form to ask if your husband, mother, best friends, etc. can join you! I enjoy reading you.
Malerie