During a discussion with one of my editors this past week, the subject of what makes a good travel writer came up. He was frustrated with writers who had submitted work that either didn’t fit the publication or sounded like a guidebook rather than an exciting travel story. How do some writers seem to naturally […]
While listening at the GEP travel writer’s workshop I attended in 2017, I remember thinking, “Wow, I want that life.” The speakers showed me it was possible to live a life of adventure, freedom, and joy—and get paid for it. Now, I am living my dream travel writing life on a Caribbean island. So my […]
One of the top reasons to become a travel writer is perks such as hosted travel. Thanks to my relationships with tourism board representatives, I have been invited on numerous press trips over my 6.5 years as a travel writer. This includes travel within the continental U.S. as well as to Hawaii, the Caribbean, Mexico, […]
Making money to fund my ravenous appetite for international travel started as a challenge. I told my husband, Gustavo, “I’m going to buy the Ultimate Travel Writer’s Program. I promise to recoup the price.” And I did, over a hundredfold, with nearly 150 bylines in 19 newspapers and magazines plus a steady gig with our […]
Sue King is a freelance travel writer who has lived or traveled in over 50 countries. She backpacks, housesits, and loves to explore. Her mission is to inspire people to hit the road and seek out adventures of their own. Sue has been published in lots of travel outlets, including International Living, In the Know […]
I never thought I would make it as a travel writer. Sure, it was a dream—the same dream that many writers, travelers, and anyone who’s a fan of Anthony Bourdain has dared to dream. But, was I certain it would happen? Far from it. In fact, I nearly quit writing altogether a mere month before […]
Many times, I’ve heard people say, “It’s a dream of mine to someday become a travel writer.” Unfortunately, that’s where it ends—with only the dream. But it doesn’t have to. Successful travel writers are living that dream. We no longer punch a time clock, can work from anywhere, visit amazing destinations, and yes, get paid […]
If you’re anything like me, you grew up hearing your mom and dad say, “Mind your Ps and Qs, young lady.” Minding my manners, being on my best behavior, and watching my language kept me out of trouble, for sure. As a freelance travel writer and photographer, my Ps and Qs have come in handy […]
When I embarked on my travel writing journey at the Ultimate Travel Writing Workshop in 2018, I was open to learning the ins and outs of being a travel writer. However, if I had known that my new travel writing career would require considerable computer skills, I never would have signed up. And what a […]
On a hike last week in Sedona, Arizona, I ran into two ladies who were very curious about my travel writing career. One of them asked, “Is this really a good time to be a freelance travel writer?”My reply was an exuberant “This is an incredible time for travel writers!” And I meant it. Here’s […]
