8 Tips for Writing Hotel Reviews that Editors Want
Writing hotel reviews isn’t as straightforward as it might seem. While it’s easy to write a few words about what you do and don’t like about a place, professional reviews require you to go a lot deeper, while keeping the prose engaging and fresh. Whether you’re new to hotel reviewing or just looking to refine…
3 Social Media Platforms to Promote Your Travel Articles
Today, social media is big business and you can use the major platforms to promote your travel articles and cash in on the fun. Small and large publishers alike use social media sites and apps to get the word out about their articles. For me and many other travel writers, this is a dream come…
5 Travel Writing Productivity Hacks
I’m frequently asked, “How do you get so much done?” There are several methods I’ve learned over the years to maximize my productivity as a writer, even while working 84+ hour weeks at my “day job.” Here are my top five. 1. Identify your two peak hours and use them. I’m an early bird. My…
Writing Articles About Your Career and Hobbies
When I started my travel writing career, I was excited to cover travel, food, and wine. Little did I know that some of the most popular articles I would write would be about my previous careers and current hobbies. My first indication that published works outside of the usual travel stories could be in my…
Video Gave Me the Trip of My Lifetime
When my phone rang, I had no idea where the conversation would take me… After I indulged myself with a hot cup of strong coffee and a quick currency exchange, my guide for the next 10 days grabbed my bags and we headed for the 4×4 SUV. Our drive led us through small villages where…
Improve Your Writing and Earn Money With Video
Everyone has a smartphone these days. But what I didn’t realize was that not only can it make you money, it can help you become a better writer. Not just once but many times over. It’s a “work smarter, not harder” tool. I love it because of the fun and efficiency. One of the most common…
How to Get Started as a Videographer
Are you thinking of getting into videography or filmmaking, but are not sure where to start? Look no further! In this article, I want to first talk about my journey into the world of videography and then detail how you too can make a start. Whether you’re looking for a new hobby, or eventually would…
How to Stand in Photos
This full-body pose is the quickest way to look slimmer in photos – and it works on almost everyone. Just flip through a beauty magazine and you’ll see models and celebrities doing it on every page. Here’s how to do it, step by step: 1. A person’s body positioned at a 45-degree angle appears 25%…
3 Tips For Selling Photos To Magazines And Newspapers
It’s true there are no hard and fast rules for what constitutes a best-selling travel image, but there are a few key things that will appeal to editors and other photo-buyers–especially if you’re looking at selling photos to magazines and newspapers. Here are a few examples… 1. Think outside the leaf Yankee has been covering…
Light Writing Photography: Cool Camera Tricks You Can Try at Home
Tips from Bonnie Caton, the “The Shoot & Shake” trick!, writing and coloring with light!