Chicago Scene Magazine Editor Robert Luce on Being Original
There’s a theme in all the editor interviews I sent you this week: Originality sells. Robert Luce, Editor of Chicago Scene Magazine, says originality is one of the most important elements of a standout story. Read the full interview here...
Go Magazine Editor Orion Ray-Jones on the Kinds of Travel Articles that Glue an Editor to the Page
Travel editor Orion Ray-Jones says he’s looking mostly for stories he doesn’t want to put down. Stories that glue him to the page and have him repeating details to his friends and family the next day.Can you write a story like this? I’m willing to bet you can. Read the full interview with Go Magazine Editor Orion Ray-Jones’ here...
Chicago Tribune Travel Editor Ross Werland on Pitching Travel Stories to Newspapers
The editorial staff at large newspapers is shrinking (and has been for years). What does this mean for you as a travel writer? Click here to read an interview with travel editor Ross Werland at the Chicago Tribune, and listen to his advice on how to get started.
Santa Monica Workshop Attendee Lands Extra By-lines and a Free Pass to Universal Studios: Interview with Bob Kelley
Christina Merchant, Product Manager, interviews Bob Kelley about his new found success as a travel writer. After attending the Ultimate Travel Writing Workshop in August of 2010, he has already had two stories published and has editor's waiting for more! Read the entire interview here.
Breaking into International Living Magazine: Interview with Executive Editor, Jennifer Stevens
Since I had the opportunity to talk to Jennifer Stevens this week about travel writing and getting paid to go on trips, I also asked her for a few details about her publication, International Living Magazine. Here’s what she said about breaking in there… Travel Writing: Breaking into International Living Magazine
Audio Clip: How to Create and Sell a Travel Video
Lori Allen continues her series of interviews with International Living's Executive Editor, Jennifer Stevens. In this interview, they discuss how to create your own travel video and how it is becoming a great way to catch an editor's eye when selling a travel article.
Audio Clip: Selling Videos with Your Travel Articles
Lori Allen interviews International Living's Executive Editor, Jen Stevens about selling videos and photographs along with your travel article. Listen in on their conversation.
Audio Clip: Why Now Is a Great Time to Get Paid to Travel
This week Lori Allen interviewed travel writer Jennifer Stevens to get her advice on the fastest and easiest way to turn your travels into paid vacations this year.
Reader Explains: 10 Press Trips in 2 Years
One writer explains how after taking the Ultimate Travel Writer's Workshop, she took ten press trips in two years. She discusses the best way to create your story while you travel and reveals the best ways to market your articles.
From Retired English Teacher to Travel Writer
An Interview with Steve Weisman Like many of our readers, former high school English teacher and coach Steve Weisman launched his freelance writing career so that he would have something to keep him occupied (and paid) when he retired. Now, two years since that retirement, he’s downright busy as outdoor editor for three newspapers in [...]
From High School Teacher to Travel Writer: An Interview with Freelance Travel Writer
An Interview with freelance travel writer, Gail Lambert in Roanoke, VA TWWTT: Before we get started why don't you tell us a little about yourself. Where are you from? What's your main profession? GAIL: I was born in NYC, grew up in Atlanta, and married a Roanoker. I taught high school & [...]
Six Free Sailing Trips and Five Deep Sea Fishing Trips: A Week In The Life of Travel Writing Course Student
SIX FREE SAILING TRIPS AND FIVE DEEP SEA FISHING TRIPS: A WEEK IN THE LIFE OF TRAVEL WRITING COURSE STUDENT, GARY PEACH An interview with Gary Peach in Costa Rica TWWTT: Before we get started why don't you tell us a little about yourself? How did you hear about the Ultimate Travel Writer's Course? [...]
How One Never-Before-Published Travel Writer Sold Three Articles in Less Than Eight Weeks
An Interview with AWAI student Maigii Sterling in Toronto, Canada TWWTT: Before we get started, why don't you tell us a little about yourself? MS: I am from Barbados, and my career path has been varied. First I studied to be a R.N and did that for a few years. Then after I got [...]
How to Get Started and What You Can Expect to Get Paid
Interview with guidebook writer, Andrew Sanger: How to get started and what you can expect to get paid.
From Music Writer to Travel Writer: An Interview
Interview with Kevin Wierzbicki, how he went from being a music writer to a travel writer.
