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Featured Publication: In The Know Traveler
Website: http://www.intheknowtraveler.com
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HOW "IN THE KNOW" ARE YOU?
by Roberta Beach Jacobson in Karpathos, Greece
In The Know Traveler, also known as ITKT, is a small, online travel magazine that focuses on the positive aspects of travel. Its writers share practical advice, using interesting and unique story angles. ITKT celebrates world travel in a big way -- with hundreds of articles (and press releases) archived, and something new almost every day.
One reason this online travel magazine appeals to me is the article length. I much prefer to create short articles, and its 450 - 600 word requirement is the perfect starter length when you're out to get your first few clips. The editors are looking for...
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fresh perspectives and appreciate humor. Don't try to cover too many destinations in a single piece.
ITKT has an informal feeling about it and the travel tales are personal. Readers can leave comments. The editor (the domain is owned by California-based Jesse Siglow) is keen to keep content sharp, so don't be too shocked if you get a few edits. Also, your title may be changed for better placement in search engines.
Another thing I like about this zine is that it's full of surprises. They publish in English and Spanish, for example. They also offer podcasts, which are free film or audio clips. If you're looking for some travel inspiration, it's worth poking around the website and subscribing to their free newsletter.
Contributors retain their rights and are paid a fee of $10 (with nothing additional for photos). They make it easy on first-time writers to get published, with lots of pointers on what they want from writers. You can find full writer's guidelines at: http://www.intheknowtraveler.com/submission-guidelines and even a tip sheet at: http://www.intheknowtraveler.com/checklist
ITKT sums up its editorial needs with this message: "Tell us what you would tell your best friend. Not what you think a travel article looks like. We want something that teaches our readers something practical about travel and the nuances about a particular destination."
Are you inspired? Hope so. Make sure you follow the writer's guidelines, then send your articles to: editor@intheknowtraveler.com
[EDITOR'S NOTE: $10 an article sound cheap? It is. But publications like this are great for beginners. You get a byline, a spot on their contributor page, and you gain experience working with an editor.
Want bigger paychecks? Try airline in-flight magazines. Two attendees at our Breaking into Airline In-Flight Magazine Workshop last December have already been published in an in-flight using what they learned there. You'll find the recordings from that workshop with a guide on how to break in and where to get published, here: http://www.thetravelwriterslife.com/ifm/website]
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Travel, Writing & Photography Resources
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*** A Computer Guide for Writers and Photographers - in Plain English: http://www.thetravelwriterslife.com/ctp/website
*** How to Do Article Research Before You Leave Town:
http://www.thetravelwriterslife.com/2006/11/november_4th_2006_how_to_do_ar.php
*** How Travel Writers and Photographers Can Break Into Stock Photography:
http://www.thetravelwriterslife.com/2006/10/issue_135.php
*** Live a True Travel Photographer's Life for Eight Days in Ecuador: http://www.thephotographerslife.com/ecuador
*** I Need Your Family Travel Stories: http://www.travelpostmonthly.com/writers_guidelines
*** Know a friend or two who'd enjoy the freedom and independence of a writer's or photographer's life? They, too, can sign up to receive this free e-letter here: http://www.thetravelwriterslife.com/eletter
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