PitchTravelWrite Blog

Oct 9, Group Coaching for Travel Writers 2024

Wed, 9 Oct 2024 18:11:52 -0400

Group Coaching for Travel Writers is a self-study, self-paced program with videos & resources on marketing, selling, writing & photography in one package

Sep 30, Writing for Military Magazines

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 19:23:13 -0400

Writing for military magazines is one way to satisfy your passion for military topics and get published.

Jul 22, Facebook Tips for Travel Writers

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 13:44:58 -0400

Here are some Facebook tips for travel writers who use social media to enhance their online image for editors and tourist agencies…

Jun 17, Your Overseas Travel Itinerary: Making the Most of Your Trip

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 14:22:07 -0400

Planning an overseas travel itinerary it critical. It will help you enjoy your destination more and focus on your assignments. Here's how to plan a good one...

May 21, My Best Travel Assignments

Tue, 21 May 2024 17:22:14 -0400

What were my best travel assignments? Here are six trips in six different countries I'd happily take again (and again)...

Apr 15, Travel Writer: A Day in the Life - on the road and in the office

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 14:31:42 -0400

A travel writer leads a varied life - here's a glimpse into a day in the life on the road and in the office.

Apr 15, AI Travel Writing: Will Robots Replace Humans?

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 14:15:27 -0400

Can AI travel writing replace human travel writing? I don't think so -- here's my take on why that won't happen anytime soon . . .

Apr 14, Emily Corak: My Travel Writing Story

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 20:03:08 -0400

Read Emily Corak’s inspirational travel writing success story and how she went from teacher to making money as a freelance travel writer . . .

Mar 11, Breaking into Regional Magazines for Freelance Writers

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 15:40:26 -0400

Writing for regional magazines is a right of passage for travel writers. Here's advice for breaking into these magazines and resources to help you do it ...

Feb 12, Your Professional Website: Why Freelance Writers Need One

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 14:06:07 -0500

Your professional website showcases your writing portfolio and your performance. All freelance writers need one - here's why...

Jan 15, Guided Tours - What's Good About Them?

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 14:31:31 -0500

Guided tours have plenty of advantages for exploring a destination. Here's why you should always plan one into your travels ...

Dec 18, Why "Practice Makes Perfect" is Terrible Advice for Travel Writing

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 01:22:20 -0500

The idiom "Practice Makes Perfect" is terrible advice for travel writing (and everything else). Here's why ...

Dec 17, The Big Bundle of 10 eBooks

Sun, 17 Dec 2023 03:34:29 -0500

You can purchase The Big Bundle of all 10 of our eBooks here . . .

Dec 4, Enhance Your Travel Writing Image Using Facebook

Mon, 4 Dec 2023 02:13:32 -0500

Your travel writing image can be enhanced by using Facebook and other social media. Are you doing these eight things?

Nov 19, Diane McLeish, Travel Writer Success Story

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 06:14:03 -0500

Diane McLeish from South Africa is our latest Travel Writing Success Story. Here's her story, in her own words . . .

Nov 19, Travel Stories to Help You Find Your Niche

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 06:10:15 -0500

Travel stories come in all different packages. Find your niche by starting with some of the common themes.

Nov 7, The Benefits of a Travel Writing Marketing Coach and Mentor

Tue, 7 Nov 2023 03:11:25 -0500

How can a travel writing marketing coach help you? If you're having trouble selling your travel stories, here are the benefits of hiring a mentor ...

Oct 15, Guide to Successful Press Trips for Travel Writers

Sun, 15 Oct 2023 23:13:17 -0400

This guide to successful press trips will help you earn trips to all sorts of places once you know what to do. Here's how ...

Oct 15, Bianca Dumas Freelance Travel Writer

Sun, 15 Oct 2023 22:56:06 -0400

Introducing Bianca Dumas, another PitchTravelWrite.com Coaching Success Story. Here's her inspirational story, in her own words . . .

Oct 2, Writing About Vehicles: An Overlooked Travel Writing Genre

Mon, 2 Oct 2023 05:44:58 -0400

Writing about vehicles may not seem like a travel writing genres. But consider the many ways travel intersects with vehicles & you'll find many opportunities.

Sep 17, Writing a Travel Story & Making It a Compelling Read

Sun, 17 Sep 2023 20:55:04 -0400

Turning your destination into a travel story requires some creativity. There's an art to doing this. Here are some travel writing tips to help you do it ...

Sep 5, Top 4 Travel Writing Books for Pitching, Selling and Marketing Advice

Tue, 5 Sep 2023 20:37:41 -0400

Travel writing books with good advice for pitching and marketing your travel stories are hard to find. Here are my top 4 picks ...

Aug 21, Six Surprising Travel Writing Myths

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 18:07:25 -0400

These six travel writing myths might surprise you if you're an aspiring travel writer. Don't let them fool you - they're far removed from reality.

Aug 7, Travel Writing Craft Success: 10 Ways to Write Better

Mon, 7 Aug 2023 15:49:04 -0400

Your travel writing craft success is an ongoing process. Here are ten ways to write like a seasoned professional even if you're just starting out . . .

Jul 23, Online Travel Writing & Marketing Master Class

Sun, 23 Jul 2023 22:50:38 -0400

The Online Travel Writing & Marketing Master class registration is now open. Learn how to sell your articles successfully and much more ...

Jul 23, Press Trips for Travel Writers and Bloggers: How to Find Them

Sun, 23 Jul 2023 18:48:06 -0400

Press trips for travel writers aren’t hard to find if you know where to look. Here are three places where you can find them …

Jul 10, Marketing Yourself On the Road

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 14:00:04 -0400

Marketing yourself is the most important aspect of a freelance career. Here's how to do it while you're out of the office, on a press trip or on the road.

Jun 26, Travel Writing Skills for Success

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 21:11:57 -0400

There are 2 major travel writing skills for success. Do you know what they are? What are you doing to hone your skills and make sure you're successful?

May 14, Travel Shows for Travel Writers

Sun, 14 May 2023 20:55:48 -0400

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, 90 Minute Coaching for Freelance Travel Writers

Sun, 30 Apr 2023 21:10:48 -0400

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

Apr 2, Writing for Expat Magazines

Sun, 2 Apr 2023 23:06:19 -0400

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, Query Letter Success : Strategies for Travel Writers

Sun, 19 Mar 2023 22:22:28 -0400

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 ...

Mar 6, Writing a Query Letter to Sell Your Articles

Mon, 6 Mar 2023 15:57:38 -0500

Writing a query letter is your sales pitch and how you convince editor to publish your article. Learn how to do it here …

Feb 26, Fact Checking for Travel Writers

Sun, 26 Feb 2023 20:09:13 -0500

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, How to Get Published 90% of the Time and Make Money

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 19:36:06 -0500

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 ...

Feb 15, Travel Writing Workshops - The Complete Package

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 17:04:12 -0500

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 . . .

Feb 15, 2023 Marketing Master Class for Travel Writers

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 17:02:50 -0500

Our 2023 Marketing Master Class for Travel Writers will be held in Santa Fe from May 24-26. More details here . . .

Feb 15, Travel Writing and Photography Retreat 2023

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 17:01:03 -0500

Our 2023 Travel Writing and Photography Retreat will be held in Santa Fe from May 21 through May 24. Details here . . .

Feb 6, Query Multiple Travel Story Ideas and Multiply Your Sales

Mon, 6 Feb 2023 19:02:18 -0500

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

Feb 5, Where to Pitch Travel Stories

Sun, 5 Feb 2023 19:46:44 -0500

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, Writing Exceptional Ledes

Sat, 28 Jan 2023 14:41:53 -0500

Writing exceptional ledes is an underutilized tool for travel writers. Here are 12 favorites and how to use them . . .

Jan 28, Successful Travel Stories: 9 Questions to Ask Before You Pitch

Sat, 28 Jan 2023 14:34:59 -0500

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 ...

Jan 28, Travel Writing Workshops in 2023

Sat, 28 Jan 2023 14:21:17 -0500

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Jan 15, Creating a Sense of Place in Your Travel Articles

Sun, 15 Jan 2023 20:12:36 -0500

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...

Jan 9, Getting Paid for Your Travel Stories

Mon, 9 Jan 2023 20:13:54 -0500

Getting paid for your travel stories involves some business savvy and knowing what to do. Here's how ...

Dec 11, Your Travel Writing Craft

Sun, 11 Dec 2022 23:56:21 -0500

Hone your travel writing craft with these articles. From beginner's mistakes to writing like a seasoned professional, you'll find answers here . . .

Dec 2, Improve Your Writing: Six Ways to Get Useful Feedback

Fri, 2 Dec 2022 21:04:11 -0500

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 . . .

Nov 27, Travel Writing Secrets for Success

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 19:56:37 -0500

What travel writing secrets will make you most successful? You might be surprised by the answer. Read this article to find out ...

Nov 20, Launch Your Travel Writing Business Fast

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 16:18:22 -0500

Launch your travel writing business quickly with these tips. Find out what you need and what you don't need to get started...

Nov 6, Writing for Boating Magazines and Other Nautical Publications

Sun, 6 Nov 2022 20:07:06 -0500

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 ...

Oct 30, Seven Reasons Assignment Letters May Be Meaningless for Press Trips

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 23:24:41 -0400

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 …

Oct 23, Writing for Free - Guidelines for Travel Writers

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 19:55:25 -0400

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 ...