Steenie Harvey
10 Great Adventures for 2007
Until you're established as a freelance travel writer or photographer, your global adventures will likely be funded out of your own pocket. So use your time and money wisely. If you're planning a Big Trip for 2007, but can't decide where to go, take a look at the following destinations. All offer a plethora of [...]
OCTOBER 14th, 2006: Sell Everything But This..(A Lesson on Buying Rights)
MONEY FOR NOTHING: DON'T GIVE UP YOUR RIGHT TO BE REPETITIVE By Steenie Harvey in Ireland $100. Is it worth getting out of bed for? Well, it might sound utterly paltry. But you shouldn't reject low-paying markets out of hand. You see, it's possible to sell the same story an infinite number of times. Effectively [...]
A Straw, a Pillow Case, and a Garbage Bag Twist Tie
Three must-have travel tools every traveler should have.
No Poodles. No False Teeth. No Travel Articles.
Eight Reasons Why Good Articles Get Unwanted Rejection Slips.
Halloween Articles: Where To Find Fodder For Frightful Tales
Today: Summer: Time to Think about Pitching Halloween and Holiday Articles Where to Find Fodder for Frightful Tales More Opportunities and Resources for Writers Dear Reader, I just signed up for a gargoyle tour in Washington, D.C. at the National Cathedral. When I think of D.C., I don't think of gargoyles. In [...]
Writing Reviews: Trash the Checklist and Look for What's Unique
Tips from freelance writer Steenie Harvey on how to write better and unique reviews.
Little White Lies and The Travel Writers Who Tell Them
Once you start trotting the globe as a travel writer, you'll find that locals are always eager to talk to you. They'll want to know what you REALLY think of their country...its people...the food...the culture. Should you tell the truth and risk causing offense - or should you smile and lie? No question about what [...]
10 Must-Plan Travel Adventures For 2006
Professional writers and photographers aim to maximize their travels - and novices should too. Plan carefully, and any trip will yield a bounty of articles and photos. If you're seeking ideas for a Big Trip that's beyond the mainstream, here are some great round-the-world destinations with fantastic potential for both scribes and snappers. Having experienced [...]
When (And How) To Sell and Resell Your Specialty Story
Do you send your article to many publications at once, hoping for a taker? Or do you target one at a time and wait for a response before you peddle it elsewhere? It depends, is my answer. WHEN YOUR ARTICLE HAS NICHE APPEAL… Say your story is "specially focused" toward a particular, niche audience. In [...]
What To Do About Gender...And 8 More Tips for Dealing with Editors
The question of how to address an editor of dubious gender can be tricky. I know an Adrian and a Micky who are both women... and a Jocelyn who is a man. Rather than go down the Ms/Mr. route, address the recipient by his or her full name, i.e. Dear Steenie Harvey.
11 Ways to Kill an Editor
Strychnine...a stiletto dagger...an AK 47. Texas chain-saws...hit-and-run...the toxic liver of a Japanese blowfish. A noose dangling from cross-beamed rafters...manual strangulation...suffocation by plastic bag. Quicksand...cut brake pipes...hairdryer in the bathwater. Stampeding herds of wild elephants...poisonous spiders...man-eating Bengal tigers. When starting out, many writers experience rejection. Although it’s tempting to fantasize about the monster behind the editorial [...]
Can You Pitch Multiple Article Ideas in One Query Letter?
Pitching a whole bunch of article suggestions to an editor is definitely a bad ideas. For starters, a well-thought-out query letter shouldn't really be any longer than a page.
Know Before You Go: Five Tips for Getting the Most Out of Every Trip
Getting organized before a trip can make your visit not only more efficient, but more enjoyable, too. I spoke with Lori a few weeks back, as I was preparing to leave for Porto and northern Portugal, and she asked me to share with you what I was doing to ensure my time on the ground [...]
How and When It's Ok to Lie In Your Articles
You don't want to go completely over the top. If your story starts reading like a plot-line for a Jaws remake, there's a danger you'll lose credibility with your readers (and your editor).
