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Is Instagram Killing Travel?

This “Instagram killing travel” article was originally commissioned by a major magazine, but was vetoed by the editor’s boss before publication and I received a kill fee. Two other print editors expressed an interest,

Is it Still Worthwhile to Join a Trade Organization for Writers?

I recently attended my fourth NATJA conference and it rocked. We partied at the Puerto Vallarta beaches and drank an untold amount of tequila. We went to panels and sessions that made us better

An Interview with Dominique King

Dominique King is a metro Detroit writer who writes and publishes Midwest Guest, a regional travel blog focusing on the Midwestern United States.   Dominique is also a member of the regular blogging team at

Go From Broke Writer to Upper Middle Class by Living Abroad

It’s not easy making a comfortable living as a full-time travel writer or blogger, so the Travel Writing 2.0 book and blog are all about helping you increase your income. If you subscribe to

An Interview with Dalene Heck

Dalene Heck is half of Hecktic Travels, a blog that chronicles the adventures of Dalene and her husband, Pete, as they travel around the world. In our interview today, Dalene shares with me how