“All this rejection’s got me so low.” That’s a line from the song “Self Esteem” by The Offspring. Rejection of all types is an unavoidable part of life. Job rejection can suck! Sending out travel article after travel article and resume after resume becomes mechanical. Soon cynicism and fear settle [...]
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 [...]
How many people loved being in school? Come on, raise your hand! Receiving an “advanced” education today is not like it was “back in the day.” Just go online and type in “college, course work, or university” and you will receive many listings for “online” instruction. That’s right! You can [...]
On a daily basis, many travel writers think about paying for necessities such as rent, utilities, car, food, and other expenses.e As you try to establish yourself as a travel writer, it can be daunting, scary, and overwhelming. You may apply for many freelancing writing opportunities and only receive a handful. Most [...]
Get Paid to Travel! Doesn’t that have a nice ring to it? Would you like to spend time on a beautiful island sipping cocktails? What about a Parisian get-away? How about skiing the best slopes in a “winter wonderland?” The best part is you might be able to enjoy these [...]
What’s a travel writer to do with writer’s block? Have you ever had great ideas (headline, tagline, words) for a travel article, but then drew a blank? One minute the idea is there and the next it’s gone. Here are some solutions for writer’s block.
Step 1. Take a deep breath and stop [...]
Another way to get your travel writings published is via a press release. If you visit Travelwriters.com, they have a section dedicated to press releases. This is a great way to view other travel writers press releases, have examples of headlines, and upload your own press release. In order to view or [...]
Travel publications such as American Heritage, Travel and Leisure, Audubon, and Backpacker Magazine are great places to submit your travel articles. Go ahead and contact these publications to discover the “guidelines” for article submissions.
At travel writers.com, they offer Travel Publications Update. FYI: a subscription will cost you $39. You can receive [...]
Travel writers, did you know that blogging is one of the best and safest online businesses? Would you like to work from home or anywhere in the world? It’s simple and relatively inexpensive to become a travel blogger. The only thing you invest in is your time.
Steps to BECOME a [...]
Travel writers, do you have a blog or website? If you do, you could monetize your website by applying to affiliate programs. Affiliate marketing is basically being an independent sales representative for online companies. Simply promote products and services and earn a commission. It’s that easy! This is a great [...]
