Writing, Traveling, Living (Part Two)

Writing, Traveling, Living (Part Two)

Since I can’t sing, play an instrument or read palms, I need a way to earn a little extra money when I finally do get to pull up stakes and hit the road.  Right now, I’m fully employed, but that won’t last forever.  And it shouldn’t.  So in order to make the most of...
The All-Important Query Letter

The All-Important Query Letter

Writing my first query letter has been a real experience!  Besides enjoying the process, I’ve learned a lot about the approach needed to capture an editor’s attention and get enough interest to get the go-ahead. After all, if the editor says no, there is zero chance...
Actually Proposing Travel Articles To An Editor

Actually Proposing Travel Articles To An Editor

So here I am – armed with all the knowledge I need to get started.  It has been a long road just to get to this point.  But I discovered a long time ago that the way to accomplish something is to stick with it and work through the difficult parts until you are in...
At Last – The Travel Writing Class – It Was Great!

At Last – The Travel Writing Class – It Was Great!

If you’ve read the previous posts, you know that I had reserved a seat in a 4-hour class on how to write and sell travel articles.  Unfortunately, that class was canceled last year.  The good news is that the class was held again yesterday at Santa Rosa Junior...
Waiting For My Travel Writer’s Course

Waiting For My Travel Writer’s Course

Reviewing “The Travel Writer’s Guide” by Gordon Burgett has jogged my memory about how I will proceed in my quest to settle into a life of writing travel articles.  On Saturday, I’ll be spending the afternoon listening and learning how to make a go at the travel...

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