The Writer’s 3-Step Plan To Secure Free Travel Perks
This year, for the third summer in a row, I’ll be crossing the pond to visit Italy and southern Europe for three weeks. The first time I did this (before I was a travel writer), I paid for all of our lodging, meals, transportation, and attractions… in return for a nice, basic… and expensive… vacation.…
Enjoy Luxury Travel Experiences On Someone Else’s Dime
We were heading back on a catamaran to the Southern California mainland when my hubby, who’s often my photographer, turned to me and said, “This was one of those million-dollar weekends.” We’d just spent three glorious days on Santa Catalina Island—a remote paradise reminiscent of the Mediterranean. As guests of the tourism board, we were…
Take your camera for a walk
The people who are successful in stock photography are the ones who get their cameras out. This may seem obvious, but it’s all too easy to let time slip by while your camera gathers dust. Last week, Breakfast Stock Club reader Rosanne Tackaberry shared how she makes money selling simple photos taken in her kitchen.…
Great Escape Radio Episode 108: Fake is out
“Authenticity over everything.”—Anonymous In this episode, host Jody Mayberry talks with Breakfast Stock Club Creator, Bonnie Caton. When Jody last spoke with Bonnie she was in Buenos Aires. You can listen to her last podcast episode here. Since then she’s backpacked through the Andes in Patagonia and spent a month in Bali. Now she’s back…
The Top 3 Blogging Perks For Travel Bloggers
Since I started blogging, I’ve discovered there are many benefits to the craft. Some blogging perks are tangible, and others less so, but all are valuable. If you’re just starting out as a blogger or thinking about giving it a try, here are a few of my favorite benefits of being a blogger. 1. Press…
3 Ways New Writers Can Find Writing Opportunities
I’m a “reformed accountant turned travel writer.” As I travel the world, I write about my passions—boating, food and wine, history, and culture. (I don’t have a journalism degree, by the way. I didn’t need one to find success in this field.) In fact, travel writing is just one thing I do. Today, I’m also…
The Benefits Of Blogging: 5 Reasons To Start Now
Travel writing is a rewarding career. Breaking into the field, however, can take time. The benefits of blogging are many. Not only does it prepare you for travel writing, it also helps you get a foot in the door of the publishing world. Years ago, blogs were like online diaries. Bloggers would spew their…
4 Ways To Beat Writer’s Block And Get Back To Work
The cursor flashes judgmentally on the blank page. I stare at the ceiling and gaze out the window. My hands hover over the keyboard. Nothing happens. I can’t type a word. I use my best stall tactics. Another cup of tea… an email check every 15 minutes… a catch-up on social media… phone calls… laundry……
How To Get Started Blogging About Your Hometown
An often-repeated piece of advice for writers is to write what you know. It’s repeated for good reason—and it applies especially to travel writers and bloggers. While it’s exciting to jet around the globe and discover new places, the easiest place to start is in your own backyard. Writing or blogging about your hometown will…
Great Escape Radio Episode 107: Travel writing on the side
“I had nothing to lose, so I answered the call and landed a fulltime writing gig!”—Jessica Pickett Host Jody Mayberry and Director, Lori Allen, introduce us to Jessica Pickett. When Jessica came to our Ultimate Travel Writer’s Workshop in 2014, she didn’t see herself having much in common with other attendees because she was working…