Writing On the Rails: Survival Tips for Traveling Authors
After years of crisscrossing the country by car, plane, train, bus, and even on foot for stretches, one of my favorite modes of transportation remains the railroad. Yes, it can be a little shabby, but not nearly as bad as some bus stations I’ve seen. Plus, it has a great literary...
A Checklist for Marketing Your Travel Writing
A Checklist for Marketing 1. You can’t write for it if you haven’t read it. Go to the local library or newsstand and seek out the publications 2. No one starts at the top. Find your own level, work in it, then work up out of it. 3. Start with local...
Breaking into Travel Writing: The 5 Elements of Writing Travel Articles
If you want to break into travel writing, either as a full-time travel writer or as a freelance writer, you’ll need to know how to write a travel article. Today’s writing tip comes from Travel Writing by L. Peat O’Neil and explains the structure of a travel article. Knowing the basic...
Writer’s Digest Annual Competition
For 80 years, the Annual Writer’s Digest Competition has rewarded writers just like you for their finest work. We continue the tradition by giving away more than $30,000 in cash and prizes! Win a trip to the Writer's Digest Conference in New York City !