Every writer needs a proof reader, a second set of eyes on our story before we hit “send.” Editors tell me they are amazed at the number of articles they receive that have misspelled words, poor grammar, and a host of other errors. We all need to be sure our articles are polished and as […]
Whether you’re a beginner or a veteran, we’re all facing the same dilemma these days…how to find new publishers for our writing. Travel writers need to find a new niche for a while until the pandemic loses its grip on the world and people can actually start traveling again. How do we find new publishers? […]
Pivot with Persistence COVID-19 has changed travel writing dramatically, at least for the near term. Think a year or more. Finding new outlets for our stories, in fact finding new types of stories, is a necessity. It isn’t easy getting the attention of a new editor at a new publication, especially if your portfolio is […]
This pandemic has changed everything, and will probably continue to do so for months to come. Travel writers face an uncertain future. As we all know so well, travel is one of the worldwide industries hit the hardest by the COVID-19 virus. As people stop traveling, and FAM trips and press trips are canceled, travel […]
One of the first things we’re told when we start freelance travel writing is “start local.” Find local stories, cut down on your travel expenses, and hopefully develop relationships with local or regional publishing outlets where you can sell your articles. Some writers are blessed with an abundance of riches. Others not so much. You […]
