I am always on the lookout for a “work smarter, not harder” kind of skill to add to my writer’s toolbox. So for me, taking the plunge into video seemed like the next logical step and valuable skill to add to my writer’s bag of tricks. Why? For a few very important reasons: 1. The […]
Phone interviews, visiting local or regional producers, and photographing local businesses with their smiling owners is a great way to prepare for the re-opening of local travel. Editors are looking for articles about what is and what’s not re-opening. Which businesses will make it? Did your local favorite survive? These are hot topics right now. […]
If you’re like me and weren’t in the habit of doing as much on social media as you would have liked to, I have some exciting news. With everyone staying at home right now people are traveling virtually—dreaming of worldly adventures, pristine natural places and being anywhere rather than stuck at home. That means that […]
Today I celebrate my 100th published article. For me as a writer, this is huge. So, I wanted to share some tips on how I got here, how it has re-inspired me and to hopefully inspire you too to help you along your writer’s path. Ever since attending GEP’s Ultimate Travel Writer’s Workshop in Washington […]
For me, one positive that has come from this uncertain time in our lives is that now I have more time. Before I was always out doing things like swimming in the ocean or meeting up with friends. But now I’m home. All this time has opened up. Time to do the things I’ve wanted […]
Being a travel writer at the moment means we need to be flexible. Right now, a lot of our usual topics are not in demand so writing about alternative topics is a good idea. Even your own life experiences can be turned into articles. That’s why I want to share this little story. A couple […]
“Use it or lose it,” as they say. This little adage is doubly true for a writer’s creativity—especially in the current situation where we’re cooped up at home. That is why I like to gently wake up my brain each day with some quick, fun little games. A little warmup so that when it’s time […]
Everyone has a smartphone these days. But what I didn’t realize was that not only can it make you money, it can help you become a better writer. Not just once but many times over. It’s a “work smarter, not harder” tool. I love it because of the fun and efficiency. One of the most common […]
From shots you forgot to take to less-than-great lighting and dealing with anything that pops up in the limited time spent at a destination, even the most experienced photographers learn something new every time they travel. Over time, you learn tricks to increase your chances of getting a shot that will be published. One of […]
Travel photography can be tricky. Attractions at a destination are often a minefield of obstacles. You get photobombed constantly, people bump into you, and it can feel like hours waiting for that split second when thousands of tourists part like the Red Sea so you can finally take a photo. This is normal and part […]
