Take a Peek Inside the Ultimate Travel Writer’s Workshop
If you’ve ever wondered what goes on at our annual Ultimate Travel Writer’s Workshop, here’s an insider’s look at what you can expect. From the experts you’ll meet to the tools you’ll come away with… you’ll see exactly what makes this event stand out from any other travel writing workshops out there. Find out more…
Take The First Step To A Successful Travel-Writing Career
An unknown author once said, “At first they’ll ask why you’re doing it. Later, they’ll ask how you did it.” I know this is true, because it’s happened to me on many occasions since I attended the Ultimate Travel Writer’s Workshop in 2014. And I’m more than happy to share how I’ve managed to get…
Break Into Travel Writing (With All The Tricks You Need)
I was a lobbyist for 10 years. Sometimes I’d travel to different states to testify in front of legislative committees or speak at town hall meetings. But, most of the time, I sat at my desk, reading and analyzing legislation, communicating with politicians, writing newsletters, press releases, and action alerts, and sending emails to educate…
How To Change Up Your Routine As A Travel Writer
The college campus stirred in the early morning hours as we assembled for the day’s lessons. The routine of lectures, course assignments, and tests had become predictable. Even the route—from the parking lot, between the buildings, and down the hall to a room with carefully-placed rows of desks—was habitual and mundane. Until the day that…
The Dream Life Of The Travel Writer
My friends and family always say to me, “You’re living the dream.” Do they realize I work? Yes, of course they do… But to their eyes, I’m running around the world… always up to interesting things in interesting places. Quite frequently, as a travel writer, it’s all pampers and perks one day, then finding yourself…
How I Found The Confidence To Take Up Travel Writing
In 2015, I thought perhaps I’d hit rock bottom. I was a stringer for a weekly community newspaper for more than six years, with more than 850 published feature stories and four Keystone Press Awards to my credit. When the number of stories I covered on a weekly basis had diminished from an average of…
Great Escape Radio Episode 109: Learn as you go
“The Great Escape Publishing expeditions have launched my photography skills into another dimension.” –Stephanie Wolden Host Jody Mayberry and Director Lori Allen, introduce us to Stephanie Wolden. “Photography is one of the only professions where you can get paid as you’re learning how to become an expert,” says Lori. “And Stephanie is doing exactly that.”…
Stock Photo Sizing Made Super-Simple
I’ve gotten a lot of questions about Alamy’s stock photo file size requirements, lately. It’s not surprising… they’re confusing! Let me simplify it for you… If you’re submitting to Alamy and your photo is larger than 6 megapixels, you should be ok. But… what the heck does that mean? When it comes to image size and resolution…
Tips For Landing A Paid Travel Assignment (Perks Included)
I was a struggling-to-make-ends-meet newspaper reporter when I received my first paid travel assignment. It wasn’t big or glamorous, but I felt like I’d won the lottery. I was asked by a magazine to visit a Vermont ski resort to take a mountain-biking lesson. Being an avid cyclist at the time, I couldn’t believe what…
Tips For Getting The Most Out Of Travel Trade Shows
As a travel writer, I’ve enjoyed a myriad of perks. But my favorite benefit is the free trips. The perks don’t come overnight, and they take time to cultivate. But if you have a plan and work your plan, attending travel trade shows can yield a goldmine of hosted travel. I attended my first regional…