Exit Plan: How Patti Became A Full-Time Travel Writer
Most of my readers don’t know this about me… I was a lobbyist before I became a full-time travel writer. And yes, it’s true, politics is like watching sausage being made… you really don’t want to see what’s on the inside. Even after years of success, I knew I had to...
How To Get Your First By-Line As A Travel Writer
Boarding the plane in Huntsville, AL and flying to Denver by myself last September was a giant stretch for me. Oh, I was certainly old enough, and I had done a fair amount of traveling in my lifetime. But this time I was daring to think I could have a new identity,...
Break Into Travel Writing: 3 Top Travel Writing Tips To Get You Started
Experience is an asset when it comes to travel writing, but it's not the only criteria for getting published. At Yankee we have a long, proud history of publishing first-time writers and one of the joys of being an editor is discovering a new voice to bring to our...
Score Free Travel Gifts: The Best Perks Of Travel Writing
As a travel writer, I have enjoyed my share of complimentary stays in five-star accommodations, four-course dinners with wine pairings, and free city tours and attractions. All in exchange for published articles – and in addition to the pay. What I didn’t count on in...
Living The Dream: Become A Travel Writer
I arrived in Oswego, New York, around noon yesterday. A friendly representative of the tourism bureau flashed her mega-watt smile as she greeted me. We spent the next six hours visiting four historic museums, finishing Day One with dinner and a chilled glass of wine,...