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Five Things Writers Should Stop Doing in the ’10s
Old habits die hard with writers. We get into routines without thinking. We keep doing what worked before even when it doesn’t now. We get sloppy when we’re rushed to hit a deadline. We do things the way we did when we started out, even though times have changed. We do what one particular instructor [...]
The Travel Writing Newsletter and Popular Posts
First a quick reminder that if you’re serious about upping your game as a travel writer, blogger, or publisher, you’d be wise to sign up for our travel writing newsletter. There’s a new one going out Thursday with some good advice from me, good advice from others, resources, and maybe even a free book for [...]
9 Ways to Really Piss Off an Editor
I’ve danced around this subject, hinted at it, and addressed the margins, but it’s time for a rant. The past month has set a record for writers I really like trying my patience and ones I’ve never met trying my nerves. So here’s the unadorned version of what’s really in my head (and sometimes in [...]
From the Editor’s Mouth: Kate Appleton of Travel + Leisure
This week, I had the pleasure of interviewing Kate Appleton, digital editor for Travel + Leisure. Kate, with a background in journalism, has worked for the likes of BudgetTravel.com and NYMag.com, in addition to her current position, and has some excellent things to say about the proper way to pitch editors (tip: they want catchy [...]
Three Travel Editors Speak Their Mind
I was the keynote speaker at the recent conference for the North American Travel Journalists Association, but of course I learned a thing or two while I was there. I had to miss the airline magazine editors’ panel while I was on a blogging one, but I did get to attend a panel with three [...]
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