Yesterday I provided some tips on how to choose a guidebook, my advice being don’t judge a guidebook by its cover, judge it by its author, just as you would any other book. The way I see it, if you’re buying a novel (compelling story aside) you’re buying the book based on the author’s talent, … Read more about Don’t judge a guidebook by its cover: but should you judge it by its brand?
This post continues from yesterday’s post in response to a reader’s request for advice on developing a freelance travel writing career and financing research trips: 11. When you get a guidebook commission Start pitching story ideas on the destination – the fee for a single story could equal a quarter of your guidebook fee. Sell enough … Read more about Developing your travel writing career: commissions and content gathering, part 2
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
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
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