3 Keys To Working With An Editor On A Travel Story
I've worked for many years as a writer and editor. I’ve filed stories with talented editors and worked with writers with all kinds of experience to help them find their voice when it seemed kind of faint. A good editor isn't your enemy or obstacle to bringing your...
Why Writing Local Content Is The Best Way To Break Into Travel Writing
One of the greatest joys in my work as an editor over the years has been finding top-notch travel writers with whom I later developed long-term relationships. My quest to find local travel writers in Colorado to hire as permanent columnists for The Denver Post began...
A Guide To Travel Writing Perks And How To Score Them
If you’re starting to feel the nip of winter approaching and a trip somewhere warm sounds good right about now—especially one that’s paid for by someone else—then stay tuned. For the next few days, we’re going to talk about travel perks and how to get them as a travel...
A Taste Of The Top Travel Perks That Travel Writers Enjoy
When I launched my travel writing career in 2014, I was elated to see my name in print for the first time. And while I love getting paid to write stories, the travel perks that come along with my new wanderlust life are quite impressive. Those perks, adding up to...
This Former Accountant Decided To Pursue A Freelance Career In Travel Writing
I hear it all the time: “I wish I had your life.” The comments come as friends follow my travel adventures on social media. It looks glamorous—flying around the world… staying in luxury hotels… experiencing other cultures. And often it is. But this wasn’t always my...