by Amy Piper | Oct 5, 2019
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... by Amy Piper | Sep 30, 2018
“You can succeed best and quickest by helping others to succeed.” – Napoleon Hill Sharing what you know in networking groups for travel writers builds your identity as a professional travel journalist, shapes relationships, and keeps you visible. However, without... by Amy Piper | Oct 13, 2017
You’ve just set-up a travel blog, but you’re not traveling every day. How do you continue to find new blog post ideas when you’re not always on the road? The answer is closer than you might think… Your hometown and surrounding areas are a destination for someone— and... by Amy Piper | Sep 18, 2017
With a full-time job, I spend at least eight hours a day working—often more. Then there’s the commute and the time I take for vacation, holidays, and weekends. To successfully continue travel writing with a full-time job, planning time off is key. While we all have... by Amy Piper | Jun 14, 2017
The build-up to the New Orleans Ultimate Travel Writer’s Workshop in September of 2016 was exciting and motivating. Before the workshop, via the closed Facebook group that’s available to everyone who is registered, we all made plans for bourbon tastings and dinners...