“Writing local feels comfortable—like a talk with a good friend, and it’s always fun to come home.” –Theresa St. John

Host Jody Mayberry talks with Theresa St. John, a travel writer and photographer who has built an impressive resume since attending our Ultimate Travel Writers Workshop a few years ago

When Theresa first started her journey as a travel writer, she didn’t have the money to travel and she was working fulltime, so her time was also limited. The solution? She started local.

Theresa’s hometown is Saratoga and she’s found some of her best stories locally.

“They say, ‘bloom where you’re planted’ and that’s what I did when I first started my travel writing and photography career. I still write local today and love finding new places in my hometown.”

Theresa shares some of the discoveries she’s made and the stories she’s been able to publish from her local explorations. 

“I started local because I had to, but I keep coming back to local because I love where I live and it’s fun to learn more about my hometown.”

Our next Ultimate Travel Writer’s Workshop, where Theresa got her start, will be in Austin, Texas this September 14-16. You’ll learn about travel writing and photography—and find your pack—the people who will support you on your journey. Seats are going fast so visit https://dev.greatescapepublishing.com/ to register today!

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Great Escape Radio Episode 115: Writing Local
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