My first thought upon walking into the conference that morning in 2014 was, “I’ve wasted my time.” The rest of the attendees—25 to 30 years older than me—were preparing to retire… or had already retired and were looking to occupy their newly-acquired free time with more travel and swanky perks. I was about to turn […]
Since I launched my travel writing career two and a half years ago at the three-day Ultimate Travel Writer’s Workshop, our family added grandchild #13, my siblings and I became caregivers for our father until he passed away, and I had major surgery. We sold our house, moved to a different town, and started construction […]
Travel writers don’t have a precise profile or job description. They come in all shapes, sizes, and economic circumstances. They don’t spend all day in one workplace—instead, they make their own schedules and determine their personal rate of pay. I’m a single, 68-year-old great-grandmother. Social Security is my only income. Here’s how I customized travel […]
Imagine warm sun-splashed beaches, world-class vineyards in Tuscany, vibrant cities bursting with culture, or snowy slopes just waiting for your skis to glide through the powder. These are examples of days in my travel writer’s life. But it all had to start somewhere… At the 2015 Ultimate Travel Writer’s Workshop in Denver, three eager newbies […]
In my corporate life I was a Communications Manager earning a six-figure salary—along with the headaches and pressures that came with the job. When the organization restructured in July 2009, I had six months’ leave accrued. Having turned 55, I could also take early retirement, but I opted instead to use three months’ holiday and […]
“Tell me why you should be one of the four we invite to be wined and dined here, Theresa. I’m staring at a list of 50 bloggers, vloggers, and travel writers who’ve also applied.” Before attending The Ultimate Travel Writer’s Workshop in 2013, those words would have scared the pants off me. How do you […]
When I set out on my around-the-world trip more than four years ago, I had no plans of still being on the road this many years later. In fact, at the time, I only planned on a six-month tour of Southeast Asia. I thought it would be a time to think about what I wanted […]
If you’ve ever wondered what goes on at our annual Ultimate Travel Writer’s Workshop, here’s an insider’s look at what you can expect. From the experts you’ll meet to the tools you’ll come away with… you’ll see exactly what makes this event stand out from any other travel writing workshops out there. Find out more […]
An unknown author once said, “At first they’ll ask why you’re doing it. Later, they’ll ask how you did it.” I know this is true, because it’s happened to me on many occasions since I attended the Ultimate Travel Writer’s Workshop in 2014. And I’m more than happy to share how I’ve managed to get […]
I was a lobbyist for 10 years. Sometimes I’d travel to different states to testify in front of legislative committees or speak at town hall meetings. But, most of the time, I sat at my desk, reading and analyzing legislation, communicating with politicians, writing newsletters, press releases, and action alerts, and sending emails to educate […]
