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Travel Writing

Why Every Writer Should Keep a Travel Journal

When I moved to India in 2010, I didn’t consider myself a travel writer. I was a freelance essayist who wrote about family and social issues. But that didn't stop me--and that shouldn't stop you either.

  • By Guest Column
    Feb 24, 2015
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Writing On the Rails: Survival Tips for Traveling Authors

  • By James Duncan
    Jul 28, 2014
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Writing Travel Essays: How To Actually Get Paid To Travel and Write

  • By Austin Vosler
    Dec 4, 2013
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How to Become a Travel Writer

  • By Guest Column
    Nov 11, 2013
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Travel on the Page – How to Write About a Country You’ve Never Visited

1. Virtual Tour. Google Maps is your friend. Plot believable routes for your characters to take, find out how long their walk to school or work is, and observe local monuments and landmarks. Don’t forget to take a tour down the smaller streets to see what typical neighborhoods look like. YouTube is another great place to start. You’d be surprised how many videos you can find of people walking around local shrines, temples, or markets. While writing SHADOW, I referred to an hour-long video of the train ride from Narita Airport to Tokyo Station to remind myself what it’s like. I even found myself swaying in time to the train as I watched. Talk about muscle memory. GIVEAWAY: Amanda is excited to give away a free copy of her novel to a random commenter. Comment within 2 weeks; winners must live in Canada/US to receive the book by mail. You can win a blog contest even if you’ve won before. (UPDATE: Milkfish won.).

  • By Chuck Sambuchino
    Jul 3, 2013
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10 Great Travel Destinations for Writers

Here are the top 10 places every writer should visit and tips on how to maximize your time while visiting.

  • By Brian A. Klems
    Nov 12, 2012
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A Checklist for Marketing Your Travel Writing

  • By Courtney Carpenter
    Sep 7, 2012
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Breaking into Travel Writing: The 5 Elements of Writing Travel Articles

  • By Courtney Carpenter
    Aug 13, 2012
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How Travel Renews Your Writing Life

  • By Jane Friedman
    Jun 7, 2010
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Write Like Rick Steves: Travel Writer Extraordinaire

Wanderlust, business savvy and a “magical, all-alone private Stonehenge”: How Rick Steves became the world’s most trusted travel writer. by Zachary Petit

  • By Zachary Petit
    Jun 15, 2009
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Getting Started: Types of Travel Articles

Read an excerpt from chapter of Travel Writing.

  • By L. Peat ONeil
    Sep 24, 2008
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Travel Writing, 2nd Edition

See the World. Sell the Story.

  • By L. Peat ONeil
    Jul 21, 2008
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The Road Traveled

The winner of the 1999 Writer's Digest National Self-Published Book Awards talks about the journey that led him to publishing success.

  • By Kenny Kemp
    Mar 11, 2008
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Your Ticket to Travel Writing

Nearly everyone wants to be a travel writer. Take this nationally syndicated columnist's advice to put yourself ahead of the pack.

  • By Eileen Ogintz
    Mar 11, 2008
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