4 Most FAQs About Breaking Into Travel Videography
I enjoy interacting with my students who find me on Facebook after they have bought Travel Videos for Profit. And I’m usually more than happy to answer questions and even critique videos for people. For today, here are the answers to some of the most common questions I receive from those thinking about breaking into…
How My Assignment To Create Video Stories Led To A Surprise Tropical Vacation
My mobile phone rang as I was preparing for bed. “That’s unusual”, I thought as I picked up the phone and glanced at the screen to see an unknown phone number. The caller sounded tired, but very serious. “A major typhoon has just hit the Philippines and we would like you to document the extensive…
How I Landed My First Video Gig As A New Videographer
For me, as a travel writer and photography lover, adding movement to my images seemed like the next logical step. So, upon receiving an email offering the Travel Videos for Profit course, I was intrigued. I wanted to learn how to make videos, but having no idea what I was doing, where to start, what…
3 Tips For Creating Travel Videos That Can Earn You $500-$5,000
I know how intimidating it can be for photographers to make the leap from still imagery to creating travel videos. For me, making the switch from photography to video took some soul searching… but specializing in video marketing has made all the difference in my freelancer lifestyle. I started out as a travel and lifestyle…
Great Escape Radio: Episode 166: Starting Small as a Travel Writer
“The man who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.”—Chinese Proverb Great Escape Radio host, Jody Maberry welcomes Tracey Minkin, Senior Travel Editor for Coastal Living magazine back to the show. Jody and Tracey met at the Ultimate Travel Writer’s Workshop in Austin, Texas last September where they both experienced the excitement and…
A Surprise Encounter On My Caribbean Travel Writing Assignment
The most beautiful thing about noticing a person’s good work is that it makes me feel good, too. I learned that it’s amazing when you stop to acknowledge the flowers. My travel writing assignment was to experience an 11-bedroom villa on the island of Anguilla. I found that the villa offered so much visually, my…
Becoming A Travel Writer Means I Can Sail Full-Time Around The Caribbean
As a self-confessed lover of travel and all things related, it’s little wonder the idea of living on a yacht and sailing the world appealed to me. I wasn’t a sailor when I watched the documentary that changed my life. I was a government employee, living the 9-5 existence, entrenched in the rat race, surviving…
The Travel Writer’s Key To Scoring More Press Trips And More Published Articles
“Networking is about connecting people with people, people with ideas, and people with opportunities.”—Michele Jannae To me, networking is the most valuable tool we have as travel writers. Here’s why. Just recently, I received an email from an editor responding to my query for their publication. That was my 410th accepted article! In just four…
New Travel Writers Get Free Entry To Attractions On New England Trip
We had both just received our ITWPA membership badges and were keen to start using them. So, when we “met” each other virtually in the Travel Writer’s Café—and realized we both had an interest in touring New England and wanted a travel buddy—we felt inspired to plan a trip together! The trip was great—but our…
How Being Friendly Leads To Amazing Travel Experiences Like This
As a travel writer, when you are friendly and quick to laugh during all the amazing travel experiences that come your way, your whole world opens up with new possibilities. Talking to people, laughing with them, and genuinely enjoying the time you spend with them, is not only pleasant, but also an invaluable skill that…