You’ll have to forgive me, I’m moving a “wee” bit slow this morning. You see, last night I had my first encounter with a scorpion! No, I am not speaking about the rock band from Germany! OMG! I know that there is an article that I will be writing regarding my experience. Maybe I will title it something like “Take the “Stinger” Out of Travel.” I will then submit it to our local newspapers. That’s right! Your local newspaper is a great place to submit your travel writings!

Newspaper travel sections are known to provide a “wealth” of travel information to its readers. In fact, some newspapers such as The Cleveland Plain Dealer, invite readers to submit their stories and photos. Sweet!

Extra! Extra!: Check out and contact editors at newspapers such as NY Times, Washington Post, L.A. Times, and Guardian UK to inquire about guidelines for travel article submissions.

Here’s an article I found at absolute write.com. The article states that when you write your travel article keep it short! Apparently, you will sell more travel articles to newspaper travel editors if you “tighten” your travel writing. Remember, newspapers have a certain amount of space for articles and photos!

Newsstand!: Visit Daves Travel Corner.com for a “mini” listing of travel sections of major newspapers in the USA! Also, check out Mondo Newspapers. This website provides a fantastic and in-depth listing of newspapers in the USA.

Ok, this “wraps up” newspaper travel sections, for now. As I come across pertinent information, I will pass it along to all of you aspiring travel writers!

Go local,
~ Rebecca