“I’m so used to being pampered in spas, I’ve forgotten how expensive spa treatments are.”—Melissa Broughton, Spa Writer Host, Jody Maberry talks with Melissa Broughton, a travel and spa writer. Jody starts the conversation with a question Melissa is often asked, “Spa Writer? How does that work?” Often people (especially men) that ask Melissa that […]
“I get more out of a trip than any vitamin has ever given me in my life.” –Lori Allen Host, Jody Maberry and Director, Lori Allen discuss the recent Ultimate Travel Writer’s Workshop in Austin, Texas. The workshop has just concluded and Lori is still recovering. “It’s a lot of excitement, and even life-planning and […]
Sitting at the carwash waiting for my car to be finished, I happened to glance down at a pile of magazines. San Diego Family Magazine caught my eye. I picked it up, flipped through a few of the pages, and, lo and behold, a sentence in the editorial section read “Would you like to write […]
Travel writing is a perfect fit for me. I was bitten by the travel bug in my twenties: I bought a school bus, converted it, and headed west to see the country. I’ve lived in a tipi at 8,500 feet with no running water or electricity, explored four continents, 26 countries, and dozens of beaches […]
After over a decade as a teacher and mentor for Great Escape Publishing, I still get super excited when I walk into a workshop or start a fresh round of feedback for our writers. It’s not just because the folks who find us tend to be more purposeful—although that’s a big part of it. So […]
“A healthy habit is a great habit in general, but it’s even better when you can use it in your work.”—Tracy Minkin Host, Jody Maberry brings Tracy Minkin, the Senior Travel and Features Editor for Coastal Living back to the podcast broadcasting live from the Ultimate Travel Writer’s Workshop in Austin, Texas. You can listen […]
While much of a freelance travel writer’s life is spent out on the road, meeting new people and experiencing new cultural traditions, foods, and ways of looking at the world, it can also be isolating, especially when you get home and get writing. Unlike traditional office jobs, there’s no water cooler, no after-work happy hour, […]
I’ve worked for many years as a writer and editor. I’ve filed stories with talented editors and worked with writers with all kinds of experience to help them find their voice when it seemed kind of faint. A good editor isn’t your enemy or obstacle to bringing your stories to readers: He or she is […]
If you’re starting to feel the nip of winter approaching and a trip somewhere warm sounds good right about now—especially one that’s paid for by someone else—then stay tuned. For the next few days, we’re going to talk about travel perks and how to get them as a travel writer. But first, let’s back up […]
When I launched my travel writing career in 2014, I was elated to see my name in print for the first time. And while I love getting paid to write stories, the travel perks that come along with my new wanderlust life are quite impressive. Those perks, adding up to thousands upon thousands of dollars, […]
