by Jennifer Stevens | Dec 15, 2010
No matter what specific angle or travel niche you target for your next story — it could be anything from bird-watching to antiquing to camping to spas — it’s important to consider your readers’ mindset. With the economic downturn, priorities have changed.... by Jennifer Stevens | Jun 9, 2010
People typically “come at” a story in one of two ways. Some have an idea in mind and head out with a camera in search of images to reinforce that idea. Others start “images first.” They take the camera with them and simply go looking for what... by Jennifer Stevens | May 30, 2010
When you’re trying to sell your travel stories to an editor, you’ve got five seconds to catch her attention. If you want to land a by-line in her publication, you’d better use these seven words in your article (see below)… — Lori... by Jennifer Stevens | Jan 16, 2010
Dear Reader, To sell travel stories to in-flight magazines (or any travel magazines, really) don’t feel like you have to write about undiscovered locations. Magazines need articles on the world’s most popular destinations. Yesterday, I sent you a technique for writing... by Jennifer Stevens | Dec 5, 2009
Uncovering the Best Story Ideas Once you have a general story idea in mind, you’ve got to really hone it. The best — the most marketable — story ideas are specific, unique, and targeted to a particular audience. If you’re anything like me, what...