Where To Find 360-Degree Photo Buyers
I’m often asked who my ideal 360-degree photo client is. But the truth is that, these days, any business with a physical location can be a great candidate. However, while there are endless possibilities, here are some criteria I’ve found that help identify the very best 360-degree photo buyers: 1. New businesses that have opened…
5 Reasons To Get Started With 360-Degree Photography
When I started out with 360-degree photography, I was excited about offering something new and innovative that could help local businesses. And while 360-degree photography is making its way to the mainstream consciousness, it’s still relatively new for most people. That creates an opportunity for you. Here are my top 5 reasons for getting started…
How Travel Writers Can Make More Money
The biggest myth I hear about travel writing is that it’s impossible to make a living with it. Before I took the nerve-wracking leap from news journalist to freelance food and travel writer, I devoured every book and blog I could find on the subject. They all told me the same thing: that it was…
Great Escape Radio: Episode 132: A Creative Spark
“It doesn’t matter how many years you’ve been writing, it’s always inspiring to see your byline in a magazine.” –Ian Aldrich Host, Jody Maberry talks with Ian Aldrich, the Deputy Editor of Yankee Magazine, and Director, Lori Allen live from the Ultimate Travel Writer’s Workshop in Austin, Texas. (You can listen to last week’s episode…
Writing For Parenting Magazines Is A Fun And Rewarding Opportunity
At my daughter’s baby shower, we passed around a journal in which everyone shared some advice for the mom-to-be. But new moms aren’t the only ones who need advice. Young dads searching for a place to hike with the family… parents seeking somewhere to spend a rainy summer afternoon with the kids other than the…
Find Great Article Ideas While You Wait For Your Morning Coffee
If you have time to grab a cup of coffee on the way to work, then that is a golden opportunity to find great article ideas. While the barista makes your drink, instead of checking Facebook, do a quick search to find multiple article ideas locally that you can start on this weekend. Here’s…
Getting Published In Print Magazines As A New Writer
Before I found GEP, when I first tried to get my writing published, I approached hard copy magazines because I believed they would pay more. I had no experience at all and didn’t know what else to do—and I just assumed that online publications would be equally challenging to pitch. I looked everywhere for help…
Identifying Travel Writing Niches That Tie Into Your Own Interests
I always smile when people ask how long I’ve been interested in ghosts. The question brings me right back to my childhood. I was five, maybe six, and had asked for one special present that Christmas. My parents didn’t have a lot of money, but they always gathered lengthy wish lists from five hopeful daughters…
Great Escape Radio: Episode 131: Can anyone be a travel writer?
“We are all, each and every one, unique in the Universe. And that uniqueness is what makes us valuable.”—James A. Owen Host, Jody Maberry talks with Director, Lori Allen and Deputy Editor of Yankee Magazine, Ian Aldrich live from the Ultimate Travel Writer’s Workshop in Austin, Texas. Jody poses the question, “Can anyone be a…
Tips For Taking Photos Of People You Can Sell As Stock
Did you know that you can predict how long someone will live by looking at their high-school yearbook photo? It sounds nuts, but according to health entrepreneur Ron Gutman, scientists have found that the broader people smile in photos, the longer they tend to live. I’m bringing this up today because, of course, I want…