Travel Writer and Editor Michael Luongo, who we interviewed at Written Road last April, will be holding several travel writing workshops in the coming months: New York University’s Global Traveler Writing Class When: Saturdays March 8 and March 15, 10am to 4pm Where: New York University How Much: $385 Luongo’s Global Traveler writing class is […]
» Read more...Month: February 2008
NYT Travel Trade Show This Weekend
The New York Times Travel Trade Show is set for this weekend, Friday February 29 to Sunday March 2, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention center in Manhattan. The show is one of the largest trade and consumer travel shows in the country with more than 30,000 attendees and 500 exhibitors. This year’s keynote speaker […]
» Read more...Lonely Planet Expands Pick and Mix; others following suit
Is this the start of things to come? Last August we reported that Lonely Planet began offering certain chapters of their South America guides for download -that can be printed out when needed or viewed on an iPod or Palm – through their Pick & Mix concept. They’ve now expanded since then and added guides […]
» Read more...Making Money As A Writer. Good Money.
“It’s possible to make a good amount of money as a writer. Most writers don’t. You should assume, strictly for business purposes, that you won’t, or at the very least, won’t for a very long time. It’s not all about you, it’s also about the market. Don’t get defensive. The median personal income in the […]
» Read more...Job Leads: Gayot, Dayspa, Travel Weekly
Came across a few job leads today while surfing the web: Gayot is seeking an editorial assistant in their Los Angeles office. Web and publishing experience a plus. Day Spa, a trade magazine based in Van Nuys, California is searching for an associate editor. Please forward cover letter, resume and salary history to Rhonda J. […]
» Read more...Job Lead: Freelance Travel-Writers Globe Pequot Press
Give some insight on life of a travel-guidebook writer, and voila, a relevant job lead comes flying in! Globe Pequot Press is looking for freelance travel-writers. Wanted: 1) A cruising expert/writer/editor wanted to update a book of advice for cruise travelers. 2) Local writers in South Carolina and in the San Diego area The work […]
» Read more...The Harsh Realities Of Life As A Lonely Planet Travel-Writer
Dreaming to write for the Lonely Planet is often where your inspiration to become a travel-writer comes from. I remember I frequently used to spend time in a book shop reading and taking down notes from the biographies of the writers of each LP edition: what their background was, what they aspired to, and if […]
» Read more...Matador Travel Merges With Brave New Traveler
Check out my post on Gadling as to why I’m thrilled about this merger! Ian Mackenzie and Tim Patterson from BNT have joined Matdor’s editorial team and I’m really looking forward to seeing more great content. Also, mergers means expansions, which for us translates into more paid writing opportunities at Matador! They did a great […]
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