If you have a passion for traveling and writing then combine the two and become a travel writer! Would you like to know the “secrets” to travel writing? Then you came to the right place! You may want to purchase a few books along the way such as Lonely Planet’s Guide to [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
Newspaper travel sections are known to provide a “wealth” of travel information to its readers. 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 absolute write.com. The article states that when you write your [...]
If you’re wondering where you can get published, you came to the right place. There are a plethora of travel websites that will accept your travel writings. For instance, you may want to visit travelinsights. This website has a page (left hand side) called “I want to write.” Just point, click, [...]
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 [...]
All Travel Authors are Travel Writers, but not all Travel Writers are Travel Authors (don’t worry this is not one of those Knights and Knaves puzzles)……so what’s the difference? Simple. Travel Writers have many outlets for their content – newspapers, magazines, tourist guides, websites, and more, but to be considered a Travel “Author” [...]
As a travel writer, it may not be such a “stretch” for you to sell travel. Think about this for a moment: if a person is going to purchase a travel package, book a flight or hotel reservation, wouldn’t it make sense to speak with an experienced traveler? Your knowledge of travel [...]
What travel writer could not use some writing tips? It’s a good idea to gather information from multiple resources. The more resources the merrier! Before taking-off for your next adventure pack these tips into your luggage.
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Travel as much as you can. This will make you an authority and give [...]
Workshops are a great way to network and hone your travel writing skills. The best part is rubbing elbows with some of the industries best writers, editors, and publishers. Grab your notepad, laptop, pen, and schedule a workshop today!
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The Travel Writers Life. The 2009 Ultimate Travel Writer’s Workshop [...]
Most people learn by doing. However, sometimes it’s necessary to take a class or two to “polish” your skills. Whether you are a novice or seasoned travel writer, you can always use a refresher course. Check out our list of top 10 writing courses!
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MatadorU Travel Writing Course – This [...]
Would you like to get paid to travel the globe? How about a stay in a luxury hotel? Do you prefer to backpack? Is “cruising” more your style? Does the “unknown” captivate you? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions then travel writing is for you!
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