Not all of us are born with a pen or pencil in hand. Not all of us are born with the talent to be writers. But that’s by no means a problem. Maybe travel writing isn’t for everyone, but for reasons other than talent. Of course, I won’t urge anyone to become a writer if… Read More »5 essential qualities of a travel writer
You’ve decided to become a travel writer. Maybe you did it out of passion and love for travel, out of a desire to see new places and share with the world how beautiful they are and how free you feel when you travel, without having to go day after day to a job that you… Read More »How to submit travel stories to magazines or websites
Most travel stories are also charming, thanks to the characters they talk about. In other words, when you travel, you meet many interesting people whose opinions can (and should) be incorporated into the final text in one form or another. Of these, some are real characters, perhaps even personalities, with whom you would like to… Read More »How to take an interview as a travel writer
The notes you make during your trip will significantly help you compose your article or text later. Time plays games with everyone, regardless of age, and even if you can claim to have a steely memory on which you rely 100%, it certainly won’t be able to retain even all the elements that can participate… Read More »How to take travel notes as a travel writer
The first step a travel writer takes before setting off on a trip is to research. Suppose he sells his material to a publication. In that case, the documentation should be thorough, as there have been millions of stories published about millions of places, so he should come up with a new topic or angle.… Read More »How to research travel writing
It may seem trite, but the best job in the world is to travel, write about the people and places you see, and get paid for it. It’s the job of every dreamer with ants on their soles. Traveling and keeping everything for your own eyes is a form of selfishness in disguise. What’s the… Read More »How to start writing a travel article
Ric Gazarian is one of the world’s modern travelers whose adventure bug is constantly pulling him towards the completion of a beautiful dream: to visit every country in the world. Born in America but of Armenian descent, Ric has traveled to places not so easily reached and written about them on his extensive website, GlobalGaz. We caught… Read More »Ric Gazarian: “I most enjoy writing about lesser-known places”
If you’re a travel writer, you have the advantage of being able to write an article, post, or essay about almost any aspect of your travels. The text can be posted on your travel blog; if not, it has a good chance of being published elsewhere. So the answer to the question of how to find… Read More »How to find a travel story only you can write about
In any discipline, there are specific standards and rules. When we talk about a text coming out of a writer’s mind – and here we include travel writers – we think about the fact that it has ‘erupted’ freely, imaginatively, and very personally. However, every writer needs to know that any good text follows the… Read More »Types of travel writing. What path do you choose?
Travel stories should be simple, clear, and to the point, and the mechanism behind their production should be equally clear thinking. Wittily written stories, described in attractive colors, presenting exciting personal experiences, peppered with anecdotes and quotes from the author, will automatically become success stories. But maybe you are asking how to make a travel story… Read More »7 tips on how to make a travel story attractive to your readers
Being a successful travel author involves creativity, research, and a powerful eye for information to transform the rich experience of a place into a clear, exciting post. If you can do every one of that, and if you agree to spend time on marketing your work, you can join the rankings of influential freelance travel… Read More »What is freelance travel writing?