Just thought I would mention that David Farley, who we interviewed here, will be promoting the release of his new book An Irreverent Curiosity: In Search of the Church’s Strangest Relic in Italy’s Oddest Town. The title says it all. It has been getting a lot of great reviews, so I highly recommend picking up […]
» Read more...Where Am I Wearing iPod Give Away
Fellow Ohioan Kelsey Timmerman, author of the book Where Am I Wearing? and Blog of the same name has redesigned his website and to celebrate giving away a free iPod and some clever writerly advice. It’s a cool site and worth checking out, if not for the iPod alone. The contest ends Tuesday and all […]
» Read more...Job & Market Lead: Editorial and Internship Positions at Matador Network
Our good friends over at Matador Network have finally put together a full listing of all current job openings. If you know even a little about the online travel writing community, you know that Matador Network is one of the big players, so these gigs should intrigue you. Current Openings: Contributing Editor at Matador Sports […]
» Read more...National Geographic Adventure Channel – See Your documentary aired
Attention all budding travel-filmmakers! WorldNomads.com has a travel documentary scholarship up for grabs. They want to take you and your talents to Vietnam, then air your work on the National Geographic Adventure Channel. You’ll be lead by producer Trent O’Donnell across Southeast Asian with a team of 20 volunteer doctors. The doctors’ mission is to […]
» Read more...The Independent on Sunday Looks For Fresh Travel Writing Talent
The deadline approaches for the annual travel writing contest from Bradt travel guides and The Independent On Sunday. Get your submission in by May 15th to be in with a chance of showcasing your writing in a British broadsheet newspaper. There’s a trip to Columbia or a travel writing holiday to Spain (with Travellers Tales) […]
» Read more...Job/Internship Leads: Saveur, US News & World Report
Several great new job leads just popped up today. Saveur is looking for a web editor/producer to lead content at the magazine’s website from their New York office. Applicants must have heavy experience with online media, creating and editing in accordance to SEO properties, managing freelancers, has a background in food writing, and is a […]
» Read more...Job & Market Leads: Globe Pequot Press, Citysearch, Coastal Living
The Globe Pequot Press Press is searching for authors for these city guides: -Seattle, WA -Long Island, NY -Raleigh, Durham & Chapel Hill, NC -Baton Rouge, LA -Shreveport, LA -Madison, WI To apply: Send a current resume along with published clips to Amy Lyons, Senior Travel Editor, at amy.lyons@globepequot.com. Citysearch is looking for editors for […]
» Read more...Happy 8th Birthday World Hum!
One of the biggest names in the realm of online travel writing, World Hum, is celebrating its 8th anniversary this Friday! The site is celebrating all week long with special content, starting off with Pico Iyer’s classic piece “Why We Travel.” In order to honor their last 8 years, throughout the whole week World Hum […]
» Read more...Job Lead: Assistant Editor for Travel at Globe Pequot Press
The Globe Pequot Press is searching for an Assistant Editor for their Travel department on location in Guilford, CT. Duties: • Managing authors/writers/revisers of assigned titles and working directly with them to ensure company standards are met and that manuscripts conform to series and production guidelines. • Resolving book-related queries. • Assisting in acquiring writers. […]
» Read more...Bradt Travel Writing Competition 2009
Nothing’s better than crafting an elaborate travel narrative, sending it off and crossing your fingers hoping that your mastery of words will score you a free vacation. UK-based Bradt Travel Guides just announced its 2009 travel writing competition for any writer over the age of 18. First prize is a trip for two to Colombia, […]
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