Who is Great Escape Publishing?
Who is Great Escape Publishing? What exactly does Great Escape Publishing do? We teach people how to go on a vacation or plan a trip and write stories about the things that they see and do. And sell those stories to magazines, newspapers, travel apps and guidebooks. We teach people how to take amazing photographs-…
Take a Peek Inside the Ultimate Travel Writer’s Workshop
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…
Short Travel Video Vs. Still Photo: Increase Your Camera’s Income Potential
“I remember the first time I learned the real value of what I am doing,” Tom told me. “I was in Tanzania and a British couple on their honeymoon told me they paid $10,000 to be there for two weeks. I was stunned. I’d just come back from a diving trip on Mafia Island, a…
Why Savvy Travel Writers Should Start Experimenting With Video
Most marketing experts agree that video is the future of online content. Don’t worry—this doesn’t mean that writing and still photography are going away anytime soon; people love reading and gazing at beautiful images. However, it does mean that savvy travel writers and photographers would be wise to start experimenting with video. Now, there’s no need to…
How Taking Short Video Clips Can Enhance Your Writing
I was talking recently with a fellow writer about the state of magazines when the topic of video came up. He rolled his eyes. “I want nothing to do with it,” he said. “I just want to write. I don’t want to have to worry if I framed the shot correctly.” While I could sympathize…
Shoot Travel Videos: How I Earned $28,000 From A Single Trip
I had always wanted to visit Fraser Island in Queensland, Australia. It’s a beautiful tropical island with miles of stunning shoreline, gorgeous green lakes surrounded by white-sand beaches, rainforest areas, natural rock pool formations, and even a shipwreck. Since I was living in Melbourne, a three-hour plane ride away, I contacted several tour and resort…