Travel writing is a rewarding career. Breaking into the field, however, can take time. The benefits of blogging are many. Not only does it prepare you for travel writing, it also helps you get a foot in the door of the publishing world. Years ago, blogs were like online diaries. Bloggers would spew their […]
The cursor flashes judgmentally on the blank page. I stare at the ceiling and gaze out the window. My hands hover over the keyboard. Nothing happens. I can’t type a word. I use my best stall tactics. Another cup of tea… an email check every 15 minutes… a catch-up on social media… phone calls… laundry… […]
An often-repeated piece of advice for writers is to write what you know. It’s repeated for good reason—and it applies especially to travel writers and bloggers. While it’s exciting to jet around the globe and discover new places, the easiest place to start is in your own backyard. Writing or blogging about your hometown will […]
I have a confession to make. Whenever I watch a movie from the pre-Internet Age, a slight pang of envy takes hold of me. Office shots of desks without computers. Typewriters, rotary phones, fax machines. And the best thing: no email! But nostalgia can be a dangerous thing. It rarely paints an accurate picture of […]
I love having a blog and find it rewarding in so many ways. Here are four top reasons you should start a travel blog today: Reason #4: You Love to Write I’ve met several bloggers who hate to write. But I love to write when I’m in the mood to do it. So will you […]
I’ve taken great strides over the years to become an editor’s best friend. By that, I mean that I am part of their “stable” of travel writers—a go-to person whenever they have a need for an article. I meet or exceed deadlines; I proofread and fact-check each piece; I follow their writer’s guidelines; and I […]
Choosing a blog theme (a free or paid design template) is one of the biggest initial decisions you must make when you begin blogging. With so many options, how do you choose? My advice is to start by looking at the designs of a few blogs you already like. While you may be tempted […]
To entice people to read your blog, you need to lure them in. Just like fishing, it takes skill. You set the right bait on the hook, cast the line, and the fish will find it and bite. And when you learn the ropes, tourism boards and travel companies–who offer free trips for bloggers–will seek […]
You’ve just set-up a travel blog, but you’re not traveling every day. How do you continue to find new blog post ideas when you’re not always on the road? The answer is closer than you might think… Your hometown and surrounding areas are a destination for someone— and with them, you can generate local content […]
Instagram is one of the most important platforms a blogger can use. More than 700 million people currently use Instagram. Where else can you advertise or promote your brand to seven hundred million people for free? Many people believe posting to Instagram to be stressful, confusing or too time consuming. But, using automation software, it […]
