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Here's the latest news and posts about travel writing and how to market your travel stories ...
May 14, 2023
Travel Shows for Travel Writers
Travel shows aren’t just for tourists - they’re for travel writers, too. Here’s how to network with exhibitors and land press trips and fam tours.
Apr 30, 2023
90 Minute Coaching for Freelance Travel Writers
90-minute coaching sessions allow you to “pick my brain” and are customized to meet your specific needs, designed for freelance travel writers of all levels
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Apr 02, 2023
Writing for Expat Magazines
Expat magazines are a travel-related genre to consider if you want to get published. It's an easy way for novices to break into travel writing. Here's how ...
Mar 19, 2023
Query Letter Success : Strategies for Travel Writers
Query letter success depends on how you write your pitch and if it gets the attention of the editor. Here's the best strategy to use if you're a beginner ...
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Mar 06, 2023
Writing a Query Letter to Sell Your Articles
Writing a query letter is your sales pitch and how you convince editor to publish your article. Learn how to do it here …
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Feb 26, 2023
Fact Checking for Travel Writers
Fact checking is one of the most important tasks for freelance travel writers. Here's why you want to make sure your facts are correct, and how it can make or break your travel story ...
Feb 22, 2023
How to Get Published 90% of the Time and Make Money
To get published and make money from your writing there are six things you must do well - do you know what they are? Find out here ...
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Feb 15, 2023
Travel Writing Workshops - The Complete Package
You can attend our Travel Writing Workshops at a big discount when your purchase The Complete Package and attend both in Santa Fe, May, 2023. More here . . .
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Feb 15, 2023
2023 Marketing Master Class for Travel Writers
Our 2023 Marketing Master Class for Travel Writers will be held in Santa Fe from May 24-26. More details here . . .
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Feb 15, 2023
Travel Writing and Photography Retreat 2023
Our 2023 Travel Writing and Photography Retreat will be held in Santa Fe from May 21 through May 24. Details here . . .
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Feb 06, 2023
Query Multiple Travel Story Ideas and Multiply Your Sales
Presenting multiple travel story ideas in your query letter to editors often results in multiple sales – here’s how I do it and how you can do it, too
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Feb 05, 2023
Where to Pitch Travel Stories
Where to pitch travel stories is a difficult task for many writers. Here are 7 tips to help you find magazines and get your travel articles published.
Jan 28, 2023
Writing Exceptional Ledes
Writing exceptional ledes is an underutilized tool for travel writers. Here are 12 favorites and how to use them . . .
Jan 28, 2023
Successful Travel Stories: 9 Questions to Ask Before You Pitch
You can write successful travel stories that editors want to buy if you screen your story ideas first. Here are nine questions to ask before you pitch ...
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Jan 15, 2023
Creating a Sense of Place in Your Travel Articles
Creating a sense of place is one of the key ways to get your reader involved and interested in reading your stories. Here are tips on how to do it...
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Jan 09, 2023
Getting Paid for Your Travel Stories
Getting paid for your travel stories involves some business savvy and knowing what to do. Here's how ...
Dec 11, 2022
Your Travel Writing Craft
Hone your travel writing craft with these articles. From beginner's mistakes to writing like a seasoned professional, you'll find answers here . . .
Dec 02, 2022
Improve Your Writing: Six Ways to Get Useful Feedback
Improve your writing using these six techniques - they're free! And you don't have to take a class or join a writers group to use them! Learn more here . . .
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Nov 27, 2022
Travel Writing Secrets for Success
What travel writing secrets will make you most successful? You might be surprised by the answer. Read this article to find out ...
Nov 20, 2022
Launch Your Travel Writing Business Fast
Launch your travel writing business quickly with these tips. Find out what you need and what you don't need to get started...
Nov 06, 2022
Writing for Boating Magazines and Other Nautical Publications
Writing for boating magazines and other nautical publications is an easy market to break into. Here are type types of stories you can pitch and where to pitch them ...
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Oct 30, 2022
Seven Reasons Assignment Letters May Be Meaningless for Press Trips
Assignment letters from editors are often used to secure a seat on a press trip. Here are seven reasons letters of assignment may not be such a good thing …
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Oct 23, 2022
Writing for Free - Guidelines for Travel Writers
Writing for free might occasionally make sense - but when should you do it and when should you walk away from an offer? Here's my advice ...
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Oct 16, 2022
Why Attend Travel Writing Conferences & Workshops?
Why attend travel writing conferences and travel writing events? Here's how it can help you . . .
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Oct 16, 2022
Group Coaching for Travel Writers 2022
Group coaching for travel writers starts in October, 2022. If you want to join a group of like-minded writers & learn to sell your stories, learn more here ...
Oct 09, 2022
Travel Writing Ethics and the Dilemma of Comped Travel
Travel writing ethics are unique because of comped press trips. Here are some ethical dilemmas you want to consider before you accept a comped trip . . .
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Oct 02, 2022
Five Travel Writing Secrets for Success - Part 1
Is there one travel writing secret to success? I don't think so. Here are five travel writing habits you can practice to be successful.
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Sep 11, 2022
Travel Writing Scams: Do You Know About These?
New travel writing scams are popping up on the internet. They can cost you money and do nothing to advice your writing credibility. Do you know about these scams?
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Sep 11, 2022
Travel Writing Decisions: When to Walk Away from Stories & Places
Making travel writing decisions to objectively assess a potential travel story or destination, and its “publishability” is an important skill. Here's so advice to hone your skills and make better decisions ...
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Sep 11, 2022
Travel Writers Characteristics for Success
Travel writers characteristics for success relies on certain attributes. What are your strengths? Which ones do you need to work on? Find out here ...
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Sep 04, 2022
Which Travel Writers Association is Right for You?
Travel writers associations are numerous but which ones are reputable - and which one is right for you? Find out here ...
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Aug 28, 2022
Can You Earn Enough Money as a Travel Writer?
Can you earn enough money as a travel writer? That's a big question aspiring travel writers often ask me. Here’s my answer …
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Aug 21, 2022
International Press Trips: How to Plan and Organize a Customized Tour
Planning an international press trip? Here's how to organized a customized tour and make the most of your time at your destination - and make a profit when you get home!
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Aug 14, 2022
Writing Free Content for Travel Blogs : Should You Do It?
Are you writing free content for travel blogs? Here's my best advice for weighing the advantages and disadvantages...
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Aug 07, 2022
How to Increase Your Productivity for Travel Writers
Increase your productivity in your freelance writing by using these six ideas to help you save time and earn more money.
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Jul 31, 2022
Using Executive Summaries for Travel Writing Success
Using executive summaries when planning a big trip can make you a more successful travel writer. Here's the lowdown on how to create one and how to use it ...
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Jul 24, 2022
Ditch the Travel Cliches
Using cliches in your travel stories screams “amateur” to editors Here's how to identify them and how to avoid them
Jul 17, 2022
Best Travel Writing Advice: Turn Your Worries into Wins
The best travel writing advice can turn your worries into wins. Here are some bumps you'll experience and strategies to keep moving forward & get published.
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Jul 17, 2022
Travel Writing Tips: Working With Editors
Here are travel writing tips about working with editors based on questions you've asked Roy. Do you have the right approach with editors to sell your stories?
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Jul 11, 2022
Best Travel Writing Tips to Take You To the Next Level
The best travel writing tips will help you improve your writing and take it to the next level. Which ones do you already use? Where can you improve?
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May 20, 2022
Seven Travel Writing Mistakes
Travel writing mistakes can jeopardize your success. Are you making any of these errors?
May 20, 2022
Writing Historical Travel Articles – and Getting Paid For Them
Writing historical travel articles combines your love for history & travel. Here's everything you need to know to pitch your stories and get paid . . .
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May 16, 2022
My Travel Writing Life
My travel writing life in the office revealed - this is how I spend my time ... how do you spend yours?
May 14, 2022
Travel Writing Goals - What Are Yours?
Travel writing goals differ for every writer. What are your freelance writing goals and what's the best way to achieve your goals?
May 14, 2022
Travel Writing Success Criteria
Travel writing success criteria - is there one secret to success? Here's what it takes to succeed in freelance travel writing ...
May 07, 2022
Writing For Inflights, Onboards, In-Rooms & On-Trains Magazines
Writing for inflights is the holy grail for travel writers for prestige and pay. Here's what you need to know . . .
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May 07, 2022
How to Target Specialty Magazines
Target specialty magazines with these seven strategies to make your freelance travel writing pay off.
May 01, 2022
Selling Story Ideas - 6 Tips for Travel Writers
Selling story ideas takes some experience to identify unique angles. Here are 6 tips to help you distinguish the good ones from the bad ...
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