As a travel writer, you want to capture the true essence of a destination. Mainly to inspire people to go there, but also to have saleable photos to go with your articles. See, photography is much more than just pretty pictures. Done right it inspires, captivates, and motivates others to visit that place, try that […]
If you’re like me then you probably think that every photo you take is gold. In reality, though, they may not be. So, choosing the right photo to submit with your articles can be time-consuming as you try to whittle it down to the “right one”… or three. How do you choose? Well, I’ve stumbled […]
Offering photos and video to editors alongside your articles adds wealth to your writer’s life. It is easy to do and has the added bonus of enriching your travel experiences. Looking at a place through a camera lens sharpens your focus. Looking at it through video makes you more aware of the surroundings and what’s […]
Opportunities to find homes for your articles in great publications are almost everywhere. Flying in a plane, riding in a train or sitting in your doctor’s office. They are there in print. But, don’t forget social media. All magazines advertise, have social media accounts and want to be discovered to increase their readership. As writers […]
Writing a travel article is fun. You go on an adventure, have a great time, and put your thoughts down on the page in a way you think is interesting and engaging. Then you send it off to an editor. This is when the hard part comes—waiting to hear back. Oh no, the “what ifs” […]
Value adding is one way to build your writing and photography portfolio, land more jobs, and get asked back time and again. It is easy to do with simple little add-ons like doing reviews and posting where you are on social media. For very little work it helps you grow as a photographer and build […]
Saying the teensy tiny simple little word “yes” started me down my travel writer’s path. Since then, “yes” along with “try” have become my two favorite words. They motivate me, excite me, and have blessed my life with too many amazing new adventures to count. Because of them, my life has completely changed, expanded, and […]
What do you see in this photo? You probably see friends celebrating right? Perhaps a birthday, promotion or other special occasion. But I see so much more. Such as these potential travel article ideas: • Great Places to Catch Up with Friends in … • A Hidden Gem in the Heart of … • Great […]
I remember the exact moment I knew I would become a travel writer. Laying on a beach in Bali enjoying my first holiday in over a decade, a small “ding” signaled the arrival of an email. It changed my life. The past five years in the Navy had been a blur, and, honestly, I was […]
For me, as a travel writer and photography lover, adding movement to my images seemed like the next logical step. So, upon receiving an email offering the Travel Videos for Profit course, I was intrigued. I wanted to learn how to make videos, but having no idea what I was doing, where to start, what […]
