Become A Travel Photographer And Make Every Day Count
There I was, walking up a dark, rocky trail outside Moab, Utah, to reach the Corona Arch and take pictures of the Milky Way. I’m not typically the trekking type, but this idea had been on my bucket list for years. After sunset, I packed my camera gear and off I went, uncertain where this…
Writing About Food (And Eating It) Is All In A Travel Writer’s Day
Travel writing opens doors to sights and sounds not available to the average tourist. But some of my favorite experiences have involved another sense: taste. Being a travel writer has afforded me opportunities for culinary delights that I wouldn’t have experienced otherwise… and certainly not if I’d stayed at home on the couch. One of…
Great Escape Radio Episode 87: That family feeling
“The family feeling I felt at the Ultimate Travel Writers Workshop is the closest feeling to home anyone can get while on the road.” – Brenda Nelson If you’re interested in learning more about travel writing, go here: greatescapepublishing.com/start/travelwriting. Great Escape Radio host, Jody Maberry, and Director, Lori Allen, introduce us to one of our…
Clutter-Free Gift Guide
Jordan and I are packing up to live abroad for a couple of months. With a one-way ticket to Buenos Aires, we know where we’re starting… but have no idea where we’ll end up. It’s exciting, and it means we have about a month to get rid of stuff. If you’ve ever “purged” your belongings,…
Become A Six-Figure Photographer With These 8 Steps
If you’d have asked me 11 years ago, “Can you make six figures as a full-time photographer?” I would have answered, “No way!” Back then, I was a single parent with a little point-and-shoot camera. But what I did have going for me was creativity, a willingness to learn, and a burning desire to work…
To Reach Your Writing Potential, You Must First Combat That Self-Doubt
I have a confession to make: I suffer from impostor syndrome. I have been in the field of travel writing for around a decade. I’m the author of multiple books and have contributed to even more. I’ve written hundreds and hundreds—maybe even thousands—of travel articles for some of the most celebrated magazines out there. I…
For Travel Writing Success, You Need To Train Like A Runner
As well as being a travel writer, I’m also an avid runner. And believe it or not, I’ve found that there are some big similarities between the two. I’ve found that building a successful travel-writing career is much like training for a long road race like a half-marathon. The early stages can feel bumpy and…
Become A Successful Writer In 4 Easy Steps
When I was in high school, I had an English teacher who thought I’d hung the moon. Well, maybe not quite, but she sure made me feel like I had. She seemed to love everything I submitted during her creative writing class, jotting notes of encouragement in the margins of my papers. Once, I asked…
Why It’s Never Too Late to Start a Successful Photo Career
Today, I’d like to introduce you to someone who changed careers at 40… focused on stock photography… and now makes a full-time living at it. Scroll down to find out how she did it… — Lori Lori Allen Director, Great Escape Publishing ********************* SWITCHING TO A REWARDING NEW CAREER AT 40: INTERVIEW WITH STOCK PHOTOGRAPHER…