Ah, yes! How many of you think about paying for necessities such as RENT? I do! I think about it too much! Forget about luxuries such as going out or buying a new pair of shoes. I constantly think about rent, utilities, car insurance, and other necessities. It’s a good thing that I am not passionate about food! I eat to live, not live to eat! I digress. It can be daunting, scary, and overwhelming. I cannot tell you how many times I just wanted to “throw” in the towel. I do have an accounting background, and I know I could find a full-time job doing that. But, accounting is not my passion. I love art and culture, which is why I am drawn to travel! I love to write and do graphic design. These days my writing is surpassing my graphic design! Who knew!

I discovered The Travel Writers Life. They have some great resources for travel writers such as a FREE E-Letter Sign Up. I receive the e-letter and it is a fabulous resource. The Travel Writers Life also offers workshops! Nice!

Anyway, if you are serious about becoming a travel writer, take a practical approach. You could get a full-time or part-time job to pay the bills. Remember, this is not a career job! Consider full-time and part-time temporary/contract within industries such as travel/tourism, hospitality, marketing, or just temporary/contract work in general.

Here is an example of what you can do until your travel writing career “takes off.” I signed up with a company called MovieWork Now Casting, Inc. They are a casting company. Yes, you do have to pay a fee. But the fee covers your “head shot” and one-year membership. The fee will pay for itself when you receive work such as TV series, movies, docudramas, commercials, or events! You never know who you will meet. Networking is a great way to market yourself and “land” a job. Anyway, I worked a Jeep Promotional event from April 19-April 20. Just from working that event, I “recouped” the money that I spent signing up with the company. I foresee other events in my future. Working events is fun! Not only do you make money, but you meet a lot of people! And, you never know who you will meet and who knows who!

Anything that you can do to have “cash” flow into your bank accounts(s), just do it! I am sure all of you are “multi-talented.” With the money you earn, put some aside and take a “road trip” somewhere. You can write a great article about your travel experience! Furthermore, you will have writing samples to put into your portfolio or to “upload” to your website. Before you know it, you will be a successful travel writer and say “goodbye” to that full-time and or part-time job!

Stay strong,
~ Rebecca