How to Write about a "Discovered" Spot
A few tips from freelance writer and editor Jennifer Stevens, how to write about a "discovered" spot.
How to Sell More by Making Your Articles Balanced
Granted, writing marketing sales copy and travel articles may seem like two very different things. But they're not as far apart as you probably think. Both need to be persuasive and well-balanced. And that's exactly what applying "The Four-Legged Stool" will do for your writing -- whether its intent is to sell somebody a product or service (as a marketing piece does) or sell somebody a destination (as a travel article does).
How To Do Article Research Before You Leave Town
No matter where you're headed -- whether you're bound for a tourist attraction just a few miles from your home or an exotic locale halfway around the globe, familiarize yourself with your destination before you pack your bags. Even if it's a place you've been to before, don't skip this step. Things change. And you [...]
From Health Care Professional to Travel Writer
From Health Care Professional to travel writer, how Wendy VanHatten landed her first few assignments and how she continues finding work today.
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 [...]
Writing for Dogs (Oh, and Other Pets Too)
Traveling with pets and papering your pet are two of today’s hottest trends.
Travel Writer: Which of These Story Ideas Will Sell Best…
How to Turn a Ho-Hum Story Idea into a Brilliant (and Salable) One.
Pretend You're in an Egg
Today: Pretend You’re in an Egg: The Difference between Creative Writing Exercises and Practical How-to Tips Practical Writing Prompt Your Questions Answered: How to Land More Paying Assignments More Opportunities and Resources for Writers Dear Reader, “Pretend you’re in an egg…” said Jen Stevens in response to my suggestion that we start including "writing prompts" [...]
No Poodles. No False Teeth. No Travel Articles.
Eight Reasons Why Good Articles Get Unwanted Rejection Slips.
Rejection Letter Humor
Today: A Little Rejection-Letter Humor: Laugh Now… But Don't You Make the Same Mistake Later What to Do With Those Travel Stories Editors Reject? Congratulations Sara Chute: Published in 10 Days More Opportunities and Resources for Writers Dear Reader, I’m not mean. Okay, on occasion I hide my fiancés underwear so that he's forced [...]
How To Write A Bargain Travel Article
FOUR PROVEN "BARGAIN TRAVEL" ANGLES EDITORS LIKE Everybody likes to save a buck. Editors know that. And so writing about smart ways to travel for less makes a lot of sense. You'll see articles about saving money in just about every travel publication you pick up. Point is: There's a market for this stuff. How do [...]
Never Been Published? Don't Worry
Advice from freelance writer and editor Jennifer Stevens. If you're sure your article is perfect for a publication, then you should send it -- the full article, not just a query. Don't be deterred by the need for credentials.
Three Ways To Turn Your Free Trips Into Money-Making Articles
Read from Steenie Harvey and how you could sell an article about a place when you’ve received free stuff -- hotel rooms, theater tickets, meals.
How to Write a Real Travel "Story"
Today: Join Us in Greece and Learn How to Turn Your Snapshots into Cash Honk if You Love Honking: How to Write a Real Travel "Story" More Opportunities and Resources for Writers Dear Reader, In Denver, our attendees met freelance travel writer Stan Sinberg -- and spent the balance of his presentations with smiles on [...]
