Travel Writing

I am always telling writers to get into travel writing. There is money to be made. However, you need to understand the industry. You cannot just start writing about your vacation, or a place based on pictures.

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I've been doing a lot of travel writing this year, basically because I would like to stay in Scotland or England for a few months within the next couple of years.

I started planning early, to give me topics to write about, and learned very quickly that I saved myself a lot of grief by planning early. There are so many things to take into consideration when planning a trip that go far beyond 'do I buy cheap luggage or invest in Samsonite luggage?'

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I've been talking a lot about making money as a travel writer. Most travel writersfocus on week long stays, looking for hotels in tourist areas. But, and often overlooked venue is the long term hotel stay.

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I make a fair bit of money each month as a travel writer. I spend a lot of time encouraging freelance writers to become travel writers, but to do that, you should travel.

It not only gives you a sense of travelling and creates a 'mood' for your articles, but it also gives you something to write about.

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