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Developing your travel writing career: starting out and securing commissions Part 1

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An aspiring travel writer who is starting her freelance travel writing career has emailed me: “I’ve been reading a lot about financing and tips for freelancers on how to save money, but never on how it actually works at the beginning. I know that it’s different for every freelancer and also for every travel writer … Read more about Developing your travel writing career: starting out and securing commissions Part 1

Brilliant minds think alike, or, Why so many guidebooks share the same listings: part 2

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By Lara & Terence*If you’ve just joined us, this continues from the previous post so read this first.So, why would these three places now get glowing reviews in an updated guidebook? What do they have in common? The answer: all of these places do excellent public relations. And when you read the reviews it’s quite … Read more about Brilliant minds think alike, or, Why so many guidebooks share the same listings: part 2

Brilliant minds think alike, or, Why so many guidebooks share the same listings: part 1

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By Terence* and LaraSometimes when you visit a restaurant or stay at a hotel recommended by a guidebook, and it’s either nothing like you expected or you’re wondering what the fuss is about, don’t worry, the problem probably doesn’t lie with you. It’s quite likely the fault of a lazy reviewer. When we recently revisited … Read more about Brilliant minds think alike, or, Why so many guidebooks share the same listings: part 1

The Guardian summer holiday travel writing competition: a lesson in the harsh realities of travel writing

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The Guardian’s travel section is running a Summer Holiday Travel Writing Competition which for its runner-ups will also provide a very real (and for some, painful) introduction to the travel publishing industry and the role of the editor. Readers are asked to submit 500 words about their holiday and what made it special, providing as … Read more about The Guardian summer holiday travel writing competition: a lesson in the harsh realities of travel writing