Why You Should Always Be Honest With Your Editor
I’m a firm believer in the old saying “honesty is the best policy” in all aspects of my life, especially my writing life. Being honest quickly helps build rapport, respect, and stronger relationships with editors. This is crucial if you want them to trust you as a go-to writer and get all the perks that…
Travel Writing From the Sky in Puerto Rico
I remember the day my travel writing gear included headphones so I could communicate with the Bell 407 helicopter pilot who was transporting me to the quaint Puerto Rican city of Isabela. As we soared above the island’s northern coastline, the pilot pointed out a historic lighthouse, Ricky Martin’s home, and a 360-foot bronze statue…
Travel Writing: 3 Dos and 3 Don’ts
I’ve been writing now for five years. When I made the commitment to launch into the world of travel writing after attending an Ultimate Travel Writer’s Workshop in 2014, I honestly had no idea where the journey would take me. Almost 500 published articles later, it’s exciting to share and pay forward what I’ve learned along…
The Benefits of Writing for Niche Publications
As things start opening up locally with projections of local travel becoming the first thing people indulge in, it’s the perfect time to pitch niche publications about your local attractions. An attraction you’ve either been to before or have always wanted to see. It’s an excuse to discover what’s around in your hometown, region, and…
22 Travel Story Ideas To Get You Published
It can be hard to find ways to generate article topic ideas, so here’s a graphic to help you… Ways to generate article topic ideas: The biggest tip? Just go for it. Yes, you’ve heard it before…but, really, I can’t emphasize it enough. You’ve got to bite the bullet. And, the sooner the better. To…
10 Reasons To Become A Travel Writer
“It’s a magical world, Hobbes, ole’ buddy, let’s go exploring….” —Calvin, from Calvin and Hobbes No wonder I loved reading this comic strip book to my kids when they were little; perhaps I knew, all those years ago, that words between best friends would someday mirror my own travel writing adventure. Because they do. I…
7 Common Travel Writing Mistakes to Avoid
If you’re serious about making it as a travel writer, it’s important to know what you need to do. But, I would say it’s as important to know what not to do. Below are seven things I didn’t do, that helped me become a successful travel writer with 500-plus published stories under my belt. 1.…
5 Surprising Myths About Travel Writing
As a travel writer, I’m often asked how I broke into the field and what I write about. To many, my answers are surprising. That’s because there are so many myths and misunderstandings out there about freelance travel writing. After attending the Ultimate Travel Writers Workshop in 2014, my eyes opened to the myriad possibilities…
5 Ways Travel Writing Will Enrich Your Life
Every freelance writer agrees that seeing their name in print for the first time is exhilarating. So are the perks that come along with the job, as well as receiving that first invitation to an all-inclusive press trip. But what is it that actually keeps writers happy, engaged, and motivated day after day, month after…
Travel Writing as a Couple: Doubly Rewarding
Do you travel regularly with a spouse, a partner, friend or sibling? Why not combine your talents to produce even better travel articles? My husband Alan and I have been very fortunate in that our work has afforded us many opportunities to travel. We have lived and worked in seven different countries. We are also…