So You Want to Be a Travel Writer?

Aug 29, 10 So You Want to Be a Travel Writer?

Posted by Devin Galaudet in Travel Life, Travel Writing

Just yesterday, I had my first article published in Technorati. It will become a series of articles about getting started as a travel writer. It thought it would be a good idea to add the stories here, on Travel. Write. Live., as well. Please note that while, I am writing this first article toward the Technorati people, future...

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The Sunday Check In, 7/25

Jul 25, 10 The Sunday Check In, 7/25

Posted by Devin Galaudet in Travel Life, Travel Writing

So I was derailed this week from a few of the projects I had planned on completing. Part of the early week was spent traveling and mild jet lag. However, the whole week was not a total loss. There is a new “Resources” page on TWL and a couple of new Jamaica travel articles online: Food Fantastic Jamaica, In Photos: Jamaica, and...

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The Sunday Check In, 7/18

Jul 18, 10 The Sunday Check In, 7/18

Posted by Devin Galaudet in Travel Life, Travel Writing

For this Sunday Check In, I am at Secrets Wild Orchid Resort, an “adults only” property in Montego Bay, Jamaica. It was a last second press trip confirmation that brought me to the Caribbean on Thursday. While the “adults only” property’s name may inspire curious fantasy images, and a bristle from my fiance, it just means...

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Tips on Query Letters

Jul 07, 10 Tips on Query Letters

Posted by Devin Galaudet in Travel Life, Travel Writing

This last week I have received several letters, all with the same question, “How do I start sending my travel writing queries to travel editors?” Ah, the lure of being a travel writer. The obvious answer is that you just start. However, there are a few basic steps that will help you get your query considered. 1. Read the...

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The Sunday Check-in — 7/4

Happy 4th of July to all on this Sunday. I plan on barbecue, pool, screaming kids, fireworks, and more screaming kids. I cannot think of anything more patriotic than that right now. I got a lot done this week, but not everything on my list. I did finish an article, two videos about Mexico’s safety and interviews with two...

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Working for Free or Peanuts

The other day I found myself on Adventerous Kate a travel blog. I don’t know Kate, or how she found In The Know Traveler, but she added ITKT to a short list of paying websites in the travel market for writers. It is a nice list of good sites, and I was happy to be included, but it was clear no one is paying very much for articles...

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