Who doesn’t love a sandcastle? It dawned on me the last time I was on the beach watching an artisan putting the finishing touches on his masterpiece, that finding success as a travel writer is much like building a beautiful sandcastle. Here’s why. Establishing a firm foundation. Breaking into the world of travel writing requires […]
As travel writers, we love and appreciate the perks that come with the job. But with the COVID-19 pandemic, we know how trying these times have been for our businesses. And it’s been equally challenging for the travel writer hoping to land the “on the house” perks we’re accustomed to in exchange for our published […]
As a travel writer, I learned early on how crucial marketing is to travel writing success. Simply put, if you don’t market yourself, no one knows you’re out there. Social media is the ideal way to showcase your profile as a writer, and it’s especially important in today’s world. Initially by trial and error, […]
As travel writers, we all yearn to get published, be paid for our stories, and travel more. And of course, have those travels and adventures not come out of our own pockets. It’s part of the joys of the trade. I heard Tina Turner’s catchy tune What’s Love Got to Do With It? playing the […]
Strategic planner and speaker Carece Slaughter once said, “We start by setting the course, we succeed by staying the course.” Whether you’re a new writer or one with more experience, we all share one thing in common. We’re all navigating through some rough waters these days. But just like a good sailor, we need to […]
Travel writing for me began with covering stories about my hometown. Why? Because in 2014, when I launched my travel writing career, I was still working full-time as a nurse. With limited time and limited vacation days, my opportunities for travel were somewhat restricted. Therefore, it was more convenient to cover stories about San Diego […]
By Noreen Kompanik in San Diego, CA One of the “perks” of being a travel writer is access to experiences. This access comes with the job because, in order to write about a destination, we have to experience it. Last year, I was privileged to be invited on 26 individual and group press trips, both […]
Earlier this year, we lost legendary basketball player Kobe Bryant. He was considered by many in the world of professional basketball as one of the greatest players of all time. Kobe gifted the world with his talents, but his legacy reaches far beyond the basketball court. His understanding of the game and ability to adapt […]
All-inclusive press trips. The ultimate dream for the travel writer. When I launched my travel writing career in the fall of 2014, landing a few bylines was not my only objective. I love to travel and was anxious to break into the world of press trips. At the time, however, it wasn’t easy. More experienced […]
I recently caught up with a nurse colleague I’d worked with many years ago. We started chatting about life and my travel writing. Intrigued, she asked what I loved most about my new profession. I had a difficult time answering that question. Not because there aren’t many aspects of travel writing that I love, but […]
