7 Ways to Find Inspiration in Your Surroundings
I’m not sure about you, but I believe everyone is a creative being, with moments of brilliant inspiration. At times we’re unstoppable—regardless of the outlet through which we find freedom of expression. That’s one side of the coin anyway. The other is when absolutely nothing happens. The times we can’t seem to drum up an…
5 Tips to Turn Travel Snaps into Saleable Photos
Travel photography can be tricky. Attractions at a destination are often a minefield of obstacles. You get photobombed constantly, people bump into you, and it can feel like hours waiting for that split second when thousands of tourists part like the Red Sea so you can finally take a photo. This is normal and part…
The 10 Photos I Take Whenever I Travel
As a travel writer, you want to capture the true essence of a destination. Mainly to inspire people to go there, but also to have saleable photos to go with your articles. See, photography is much more than just pretty pictures. Done right it inspires, captivates, and motivates others to visit that place, try that…
Travel Writing for Wedding Publications
When it comes to saying “I do,” for travel writers that can mean only one thing—writing for bridal/wedding publications. It’s an area of travel writing that caters to the 2.5 million weddings held every year…and that’s just in the U.S. Just looking through a bridal magazine you will see that most of it is about…
How to Make Your Photography Subject Pop
One of the most effective ways to catch a viewer’s eye with your photo is to put the main subject in sharp focus and blur the background. In technical terms, this makes use of “depth-of-field.” Let me show you what I mean. Take a look at this picture submitted for December’s photo contest: What makes…
Write for In-Flight Magazines With These 3 Tips
As more and more traditionally print publications move to an online-only model, airline magazines don’t seem to be going anywhere anytime soon. In fact, with a bevy of new budget carriers opening new routes around the world, now is a great time to try breaking into the world of writing for in-flight magazines. Here are…
5 Tips to Get Started Travel Writing From Home
Do you dream of being a travel writer but worry you haven’t visited any far-flung destinations to write a feature about? Well, don’t worry. I became a travel writer by first writing about the place where I lived. Now my writing credits include GoNomad, Island Mania, and Eventseeker. The trick is to see your area…
5 Tips for Landing Your Best Press Trip Ever
All-inclusive press trips. The ultimate dream for the travel writer. When I launched my travel writing career in the fall of 2014, landing a few bylines was not my only objective. I love to travel and was anxious to break into the world of press trips. At the time, however, it wasn’t easy. More experienced…
Gift Guide: How to Shoot the #1 Photo Gift
Framed photographs make great gifts for family, friends, and coworkers (just about anyone on your list). They don’t have to take much time to create and they’re a wonderful expression of your love and creativity. This week and next, I’m going to tell you about the three types of photos that make the best gifts.…
Should You Incorporate Your Freelance Writing Business?
When it comes to freelance writing, one of the questions students ask most often is “Do I need to incorporate?” The answer is: “It depends.”