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Here's the latest news and posts about travel writing and how to market your travel stories ...
Apr 15, 2024
Travel Writer: A Day in the Life - on the road and in the office
A travel writer leads a varied life - here's a glimpse into a day in the life on the road and in the office.
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Apr 15, 2024
AI Travel Writing: Will Robots Replace Humans?
Can AI travel writing replace human travel writing? I don't think so -- here's my take on why that won't happen anytime soon . . .
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Apr 14, 2024
Emily Corak: My Travel Writing Story
Read Emily Corak’s inspirational travel writing success story and how she went from teacher to making money as a freelance travel writer . . .
Mar 11, 2024
Breaking into Regional Magazines for Freelance Writers
Writing for regional magazines is a right of passage for travel writers. Here's advice for breaking into these magazines and resources to help you do it ...
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Feb 12, 2024
Your Professional Website: Why Freelance Writers Need One
Your professional website showcases your writing portfolio and your performance. All freelance writers need one - here's why...
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Jan 15, 2024
Guided Tours - What's Good About Them?
Guided tours have plenty of advantages for exploring a destination. Here's why you should always plan one into your travels ...
Dec 18, 2023
Why "Practice Makes Perfect" is Terrible Advice for Travel Writing
The idiom "Practice Makes Perfect" is terrible advice for travel writing (and everything else). Here's why ...
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Dec 17, 2023
The Big Bundle of 10 eBooks
You can purchase The Big Bundle of all 10 of our eBooks here . . .
Dec 04, 2023
Enhance Your Travel Writing Image Using Facebook
Your travel writing image can be enhanced by using Facebook and other social media. Are you doing these eight things?
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Nov 19, 2023
Diane McLeish, Travel Writer Success Story
Diane McLeish from South Africa is our latest Travel Writing Success Story. Here's her story, in her own words . . .
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Nov 19, 2023
Travel Stories to Help You Find Your Niche
Travel stories come in all different packages. Find your niche by starting with some of the common themes.
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Nov 07, 2023
The Benefits of a Travel Writing Marketing Coach and Mentor
How can a travel writing marketing coach help you? If you're having trouble selling your travel stories, here are the benefits of hiring a mentor ...
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Oct 15, 2023
Guide to Successful Press Trips for Travel Writers
This guide to successful press trips will help you earn trips to all sorts of places once you know what to do. Here's how ...
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Oct 15, 2023
Bianca Dumas Freelance Travel Writer
Introducing Bianca Dumas, another PitchTravelWrite.com Coaching Success Story. Here's her inspirational story, in her own words . . .
Oct 02, 2023
Writing About Vehicles: An Overlooked Travel Writing Genre
Writing about vehicles may not seem like a travel writing genres. But consider the many ways travel intersects with vehicles & you'll find many opportunities.
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Sep 17, 2023
Writing a Travel Story & Making It a Compelling Read
Turning your destination into a travel story requires some creativity. There's an art to doing this. Here are some travel writing tips to help you do it ...
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Sep 05, 2023
Top 4 Travel Writing Books for Pitching, Selling and Marketing Advice
Travel writing books with good advice for pitching and marketing your travel stories are hard to find. Here are my top 4 picks ...
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Aug 21, 2023
Six Surprising Travel Writing Myths
These six travel writing myths might surprise you if you're an aspiring travel writer. Don't let them fool you - they're far removed from reality.
Aug 07, 2023
Travel Writing Craft Success: 10 Ways to Write Better
Your travel writing craft success is an ongoing process. Here are ten ways to write like a seasoned professional even if you're just starting out . . .
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Jul 23, 2023
Online Travel Writing & Marketing Master Class
The Online Travel Writing & Marketing Master class registration is now open. Learn how to sell your articles successfully and much more ...
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Jul 23, 2023
Press Trips for Travel Writers and Bloggers: How to Find Them
Press trips for travel writers aren’t hard to find if you know where to look. Here are three places where you can find them …
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Jul 10, 2023
Marketing Yourself On the Road
Marketing yourself is the most important aspect of a freelance career. Here's how to do it while you're out of the office, on a press trip or on the road.
Jun 26, 2023
Travel Writing Skills for Success
There are 2 major travel writing skills for success. Do you know what they are? What are you doing to hone your skills and make sure you're successful?
May 14, 2023
Travel Shows for Travel Writers
Travel shows aren’t just for tourists - they’re for travel writers, too. Here’s how to network with exhibitors and land press trips and fam tours.
Apr 30, 2023
90 Minute Coaching for Freelance Travel Writers
90-minute coaching sessions allow you to “pick my brain” and are customized to meet your specific needs, designed for freelance travel writers of all levels
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Apr 02, 2023
Writing for Expat Magazines
Expat magazines are a travel-related genre to consider if you want to get published. It's an easy way for novices to break into travel writing. Here's how ...
Mar 19, 2023
Query Letter Success : Strategies for Travel Writers
Query letter success depends on how you write your pitch and if it gets the attention of the editor. Here's the best strategy to use if you're a beginner ...
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Mar 06, 2023
Writing a Query Letter to Sell Your Articles
Writing a query letter is your sales pitch and how you convince editor to publish your article. Learn how to do it here …
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Feb 26, 2023
Fact Checking for Travel Writers
Fact checking is one of the most important tasks for freelance travel writers. Here's why you want to make sure your facts are correct, and how it can make or break your travel story ...
Feb 22, 2023
How to Get Published 90% of the Time and Make Money
To get published and make money from your writing there are six things you must do well - do you know what they are? Find out here ...
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Feb 15, 2023
Travel Writing Workshops - The Complete Package
You can attend our Travel Writing Workshops at a big discount when your purchase The Complete Package and attend both in Santa Fe, May, 2023. More here . . .
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Feb 15, 2023
2023 Marketing Master Class for Travel Writers
Our 2023 Marketing Master Class for Travel Writers will be held in Santa Fe from May 24-26. More details here . . .
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Feb 15, 2023
Travel Writing and Photography Retreat 2023
Our 2023 Travel Writing and Photography Retreat will be held in Santa Fe from May 21 through May 24. Details here . . .
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Feb 06, 2023
Query Multiple Travel Story Ideas and Multiply Your Sales
Presenting multiple travel story ideas in your query letter to editors often results in multiple sales – here’s how I do it and how you can do it, too
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Feb 05, 2023
Where to Pitch Travel Stories
Where to pitch travel stories is a difficult task for many writers. Here are 7 tips to help you find magazines and get your travel articles published.
Jan 28, 2023
Writing Exceptional Ledes
Writing exceptional ledes is an underutilized tool for travel writers. Here are 12 favorites and how to use them . . .
Jan 28, 2023
Successful Travel Stories: 9 Questions to Ask Before You Pitch
You can write successful travel stories that editors want to buy if you screen your story ideas first. Here are nine questions to ask before you pitch ...
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Jan 15, 2023
Creating a Sense of Place in Your Travel Articles
Creating a sense of place is one of the key ways to get your reader involved and interested in reading your stories. Here are tips on how to do it...
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Jan 09, 2023
Getting Paid for Your Travel Stories
Getting paid for your travel stories involves some business savvy and knowing what to do. Here's how ...
Dec 11, 2022
Your Travel Writing Craft
Hone your travel writing craft with these articles. From beginner's mistakes to writing like a seasoned professional, you'll find answers here . . .
Dec 02, 2022
Improve Your Writing: Six Ways to Get Useful Feedback
Improve your writing using these six techniques - they're free! And you don't have to take a class or join a writers group to use them! Learn more here . . .
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Nov 27, 2022
Travel Writing Secrets for Success
What travel writing secrets will make you most successful? You might be surprised by the answer. Read this article to find out ...
Nov 20, 2022
Launch Your Travel Writing Business Fast
Launch your travel writing business quickly with these tips. Find out what you need and what you don't need to get started...
Nov 06, 2022
Writing for Boating Magazines and Other Nautical Publications
Writing for boating magazines and other nautical publications is an easy market to break into. Here are type types of stories you can pitch and where to pitch them ...
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Oct 30, 2022
Seven Reasons Assignment Letters May Be Meaningless for Press Trips
Assignment letters from editors are often used to secure a seat on a press trip. Here are seven reasons letters of assignment may not be such a good thing …
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Oct 23, 2022
Writing for Free - Guidelines for Travel Writers
Writing for free might occasionally make sense - but when should you do it and when should you walk away from an offer? Here's my advice ...
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Oct 16, 2022
Why Attend Travel Writing Conferences & Workshops?
Why attend travel writing conferences and travel writing events? Here's how it can help you . . .
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Travel Writer: A Day in the Life - on the road and in the office
Apr 15, 24 02:31 PM
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AI Travel Writing: Will Robots Replace Humans?
Apr 15, 24 02:15 PM
Can AI travel writing replace human travel writing? I don't think so -- here's my take on why that won't happen anytime soon . . . -
Emily Corak: My Travel Writing Story
Apr 14, 24 08:03 PM
Read Emily Corak’s inspirational travel writing success story and how she went from teacher to making money as a freelance travel writer . . .
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