A Writer's Life, Cool Things, Platform Profiles, Resources for Writers 0 comments on Meet the Frugal Traveler in New York

Meet the Frugal Traveler in New York

Here are two chances to meet one of the most known travel-writers in the industry today: NY Times Frugal Traveler Matt Gross will be telling stories of his experience traveling around the world and writing. 1)What: A talk at Idlewild Books about the Grand Tour, literary travel, frugal travel and so on. When: Thursday, September […]

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The British Guild of Travel Writers launch NEW website

Founded in 1960, the British Guild of Travel Writers (BGTW) is an association of over 270 professional writers, editors, photographers, producers, radio and television presenters involved in the world of travel. You’ll find Guild members names in by-lines to articles featured everywhere throughout the British press, on imprint pages of countless guidebooks and increasingly across […]

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Cool Things, Market Leads, Resources for Writers, Something Different 0 comments on User-Generated Travel Book To Be Compiled On Facebook

User-Generated Travel Book To Be Compiled On Facebook

Here’s travel-writing Web 2.0 taken to a new level: In conjunction with a company called iGo iWrite, if you are on Facebook (get an account immediatley if not!), you can now be part of an interactive travel community where you can submit stories, get feedback, and ultimately be published. Whether you are a professional or […]

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Fall 2008: Be A National Geographic Correspondent

“Glimpse” — National Geographic‘s new print and online platform (urr…magazine?) is looking for people aged between 18-30 who plan to spend at least 10-weeks studying abroad from August 15-December 30, to report on their experiences. Each correspondent will receive a $600 stipend and be assigned a professional editor to help them produce high quality, multimedia […]

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A Writer's Life, Cool Things, Events, News, Personal, Resources for Writers 0 comments on Rock into the Matador Travel Community

Rock into the Matador Travel Community

A couple of months ago, I had the privilege to join the Matador Travel Community. I first found it talked about on Craigslist as a community for people interested in travel, music & art, writing & photography, sports, and positive global development. It sounded interesting and it got me in touch with young, friendly travel […]

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