Many travel bloggers are aware of the benefits of a Blog Network, and may belong to one, or more than one.
For those unfamiliar, a Blog Network can be anything from an informal alliance of bloggers (who support each other through commenting, guest blogging, and cross-promotion) to a more structured membership platform that offers additional benefits.
Over [...]

Now travel writers can monetize their reviews.
In my never ending search for inspiring retreat holiday destinations I’ve just stumbled across a new travel website called Simon Seeks.
The site has been created by Simon Nixon, that’s the guy behind moneysupermaket.com and travelsupermarket.com.
He’s used his internet enabled brain to create what may be the future in travel [...]

I’m thrilled to announce the winner of the free 12-month subscription to the New York Video School that we just gave away here at Travel Writers Exchange.
Chosen with help from my wonderful Twitter followers, the winner is none other than Melvin Boecher from TravelDudes – Congratulations Melvin!
I’ve invited Melvin to write a review of [...]

Why are you doing, or even thinking about doing, this thing called “blogging?”
Oh so long ago in blog years, back in December of 2008 sometime between the hours of midnight and 3 am, I started my first blog. 
After ten clicks and minutes I had set one up with what I thought was the cutest [...]

In today’s world the economics of writing have changed.
As a small publisher, (and YES every blogger is a publisher), you have access to many writers that will write for free or almost free.
Some write for the thrill of writing and others are motivated more by the “perks”.
While “perks” vary from niche [...]

I’m assuming that a majority of travel writers are relying on their blogging platform and its built-in plugins to optimize articles for the best search engine results.
The problem with this method is that you are relying on automated code to guess the best target market.
For example, my article “5 Extreme Winter [...]

 
So you want to start your own audio podcast?
Perhaps you always dreamed of having your own radio show.
Or perhaps you just want to document your travels for your friends and family.
You can create your own internet radio show by creating a podcast.
A Plan
The first thing that a podcaster needs to do is [...]

 
Hi everyone!
I’m “Suzy”, from the Case Study. Some of you may know me as Nancy D. Brown from the “What a Trip” blog.
As Trisha mentioned in our interview, we met on a press trip.
I distinctly remember her asking me about what keywords I wanted to rank for on my blog and I’m sure I looked [...]

Finding a research approach that allows you to deliver fresh, unique, and thoughtful content is one of the greatest hurdles for travel writers.  
Whether you only have a few days in one location or are embarking on an extended RTW trip, conducting some preliminary research on your destination will enhance your travel experience and your [...]

A good parent can’t say, “Well, I changed, fed, and loved the baby yesterday. I’m tired today; I’m going to take a break.”
Blogs also need constant care and attention. If you don’t keep feeding your blog’s audience new information and stories, they will wither away.
Blogs are hungry little suckers. It’s not just the [...]

If you’re wondering what this Case Study is all about, please read the introductory post from Week One.
You can browse through all the older installments here.
 
I promised you a video interview.
 
And dagnabbit I’m gonna’ give you folks a video interview, even if it’s not oscar-worthy.
 
At the last minute my camera operator/videographer could not go with [...]

 
If you’re wondering what this Case Study is all about, please read the introductory post from Week One.
 
 
You can browse through all the older installments here.
 
 
It’s been a long road, but we’ve finally reached the end of it.
“Suzy” and I met on a Media Trip in the spring of 2009, and over a couple [...]