by Theresa St. John | Oct 13, 2016
One of the most fun things about FAM trips (aside from free travel) is meeting new people. Not only do you get a whole new perspective when you talk to folks on your travels, but you also build a network of peers and contacts. Even before you’re an established... by Theresa St. John | Oct 12, 2016
Going on a FAM trip is like grabbing the “brass ring” of travel writing. It’s when someone selects YOU to go on a free trip, with activities, transportation, luxury hotel stays, and the best meals… all on the house. FAM trips are designed by PR people or tourism... by Theresa St. John | Sep 14, 2016
There’s nothing wrong writing for free, especially when you first start out in your travel writing career. You gain some clips and credibility, which shows editors you’re the real thing – a writer with interesting ideas to share with their readers.... by Theresa St. John | Sep 7, 2016
When I first started pitching stories to travel magazines, hoping to get some by-lines under my belt, it wasn’t with a well-written query about exotic places I’d been. It wasn’t even about cultural destinations around the world that I wanted to visit... by Theresa St. John | Jul 13, 2016
Listen, I get it. No one likes to be criticized. It makes us uncomfortable. No one wants to hear there’s a better way to do something – especially when we’ve spent hours on a project and think that we’ve “nailed it.” Whether you’re writing an...