When I first started as a travel writer, one of the first things I did was buy a Writer’s Market and send for every travel magazine’s writer’s guidelines. But, when I received them, most of the time, the information provided lacked detailed specifics such as which editors to send department queries and pay information. Later, […]
» Read more...Month: July 2006
Linking Travel to Current Events and Special Dates
There’s often plenty of room for travel writing in newspapers outside of the travel sections. Be creative in thinking of ways to link your travel experiences to current events or upcoming special occasions such as holidays. Wire services like New American Media out of San Francisco or High Country News’ Colorado-based “Writers on the Range” […]
» Read more...The Robb Report as a pick up tool
I was in Vegas getting some sun at the exclusive Moorea Beach Club, a private adult only pool area at Mandalay Bay, when I thought of you readers. You single, male, affluent readers. The Moorea Beach Club is an absolute haven away from the masses that crowd the Mandalay Beach and all the kids that […]
» Read more...Follow Up: Avalon Travel Publishing
Avalon Travel Publishing is STILL looking for writers to author Moon Handbooks. Like the Budget Travel lead, I posted this job lead about a month ago. Come on people, I know there are some qualified writers out there to fill these positions. Writers for Moon Handbooks Before you apply, read their proposal guidelines. Then submit […]
» Read more...Scouring the earth for travel video
For those of you that are technologically inclined (or obsessed) enough to lug a camcorder along on your travels, you might be interested in what the boys at scourist.com are doing. The bare-bones site publishes short travel videos on a regular basis. Be sure to check out the Namibia safari soundtrack in the “Biltong for […]
» Read more...U.S. City Editors needed: Fisher’s SOS
Not long ago, Jen told you about Fisher’s Travel SOS and their noble mission to create a global guidebook of local emergency services for both business travelers and tourists. Well, Julian Fisher and his crew are getting ready to roll things out, but they’re still looking for editors for the following cities: Las Vegas Oahu/Honolulu […]
» Read more...Follow Up: Budget Travel
A month ago, I posted a job lead that Budget Travel Magazine, a subsidiary of Newsweek, Inc., was searching for a features editor. Well, it looks like editor Erik Torkells is still looking for the perfect applicant to assign, write, and edit stories, oversee projects, represent Budget Travel, and make media appearances. Features Editor For […]
» Read more...Road Recovery
Hey Written Roadies… I’m fresh off a five month jaunt through Europe and am currently recovering at my folks place in New York while I plot my next moves. The journey was incredible…and I’ve got memories (and stories!!) to last a lifetime…that means a lot more writing in my future. This is just a quick […]
» Read more...Calls for Submissions: inTravel & Pology
inTravel Magazine is a new online travel magazine and forum currently looking for freelance submissions on topics ranging from romantic places and unique cultural experiences to travel book reviews. They’re also looking for photos and longer features on personal travel experiences. They’re paying in t-shirts, but the site has a slick look and a fun-loving […]
» Read more...Book Passage’s 2006 Travel Writers & Photographers Conference
Whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced writer, there’s something you can learn at Book Passage’s 2006 Travel Writers & Photographers Conference. I have personally never attended the conference — being an east coast girl and all — but after reading Jen’s old posts about it and learning about the all-star line up, I […]
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