Why Getting Bylines May be More Important than Starting Local
One of the first things we’re told when we start freelance travel writing is “start local.” Find local stories, cut down on your travel expenses, and hopefully develop relationships with local or regional publishing outlets where you can sell your articles. Some...
How I Got My First Byline
Even though it had been a late night in the darkroom during the winter of 1975, I was at my desk putting together a photo submission when the call came in. "Peter, Gerry Gagnon," the man spoke crisply on the phone. A quick check of my memory, he was the editor of...
3 Tips to Find Publications for Your Stories
Getting an article published is a challenging puzzle. It means selecting the right travel destination, the right story angle, and the right publication. Since I’ve begun piecing the puzzle together, I’ve matched over 55 stories with 14 publications to achieve my...
How Posting Google Reviews Helped Land Me Photography Jobs
Value adding is one way to build your writing and photography portfolio, land more jobs, and get asked back time and again. It is easy to do with simple little add-ons like doing reviews and posting where you are on social media. For very little work it helps you grow...
How To Choose Photos That Sell Well As Stock
If your friends have ever looked at your photos and said, “you should sell these!” ... then I have just the place to start – online stock agencies. I gave you a few of my favorite agencies for beginners yesterday – see those here. Now that you know where to sell......