Taming the Editor on My Shoulder
Editing your work is good, but over editing can hold you back and stifle your creative energy. Here are some tips for editing your travel writing.
Q&A with Sleepin’ Around Travel Blogger Claudia Carbone
Colorado-based Claudia Carbone started her career as a ski journalist. When she expanded to covering ski resorts and ski destinations, she found that travel writing was the perfect compliment.
Are Those “Get Paid to Travel” Ads Misleading?
Everyone wants to travel the world for free, and some programs promise to teach writers how to get paid to travel. But the truth is, travel writing takes talent and hard work. Here's what you need to know
How Do You Land That First Travel Writing Assignment?
It’s an age-old question that many aspiring travel writers have asked — how do I get a writing assignment if I don’t have any writing clips yet? Here's how to get that first travel writing assignment.
Travel Writing Humor
When a travel writing friend posted this image, I got a good laugh. Then I looked at the image again and realized that each small pane represents a kernel of truth.
7 Things You Should Know About Travel Writing
Travel writing is an amazing profession. After all, you can get paid to travel the world. But it takes hard work and know-how to be a success. Here's what you need to know about travel writing.
Travel Writing from the British Perspective
Based in London, travel writer Gilly Pickup writes on cruising and destination travel. Here is her perspective on travel writing in the UK.
The Era of the One-Man Band Returns to Travel Journalism
Do travel writers need to take their own photos? In today's media landscape, the ability to take compelling photographs and write dynamic copy go hand in hand.
How a Travel Writing Workshop Changed Everything
Travel writing looked easy, but my efforts got me nowhere. Then I took a writing workshop. It turns out that travel writing has its own norms, procedures and techniques. Having someone explain this to me made all the difference.
Where Will the Road Lead You This Year? Life as a...
Being a travel journalist may never provide fat checks or a cushy retirement, but it offers riches of different kind.
