Four Tips For A Successful FAM Trip
Obviously, travel writers love to travel. Otherwise why would we be in this business? So when those FAM trip (or press trip) invitations arrive in our inboxes, we pay attention. But accepting every FAM trip invitation that comes your way isn’t always a great idea. ...
Great Escape Publishing Member Profile: Terri Marshall
Terri wanted to do something fulfilling but preparing taxes for other people wasn’t it. She started travel writing to see if she liked it, and this year, she’s transitioning from accountant to full-time writer. Watch this video about her transition.
Boost Your Writing Credibility To Gain VIP Travel Treatment
What has amazed me even more than the fascinating destinations I’ve visited over the years as a travel writer are the people I’ve met along the way and the unique experiences that would not have been available to me as an “ordinary” tourist. It’s the one perk you...
Great Escape Publishing Member Profile: Noreen Kompanik
Before coming to our Ultimate Travel Writer’s Workshop as the guest of a friend, Noreen Kompanik didn’t know what was travel writing was. But in just one year after the conference, she sold 45 travel stories… and every month she is gathering more bylines. She is...
5 Tips To Get Started As A Travel Writer
Five years ago, I never thought I’d see the words “Travel Writer” on my business card. I knew I wanted to travel more. I just never thought I’d get paid to do it. Since taking that first step, it has been a kick seeing my articles published in dozens of magazines and...