![]() My unique angle was my way in, and after that I was able to publish several more articles on Matador Network as a result. ![]() And indeed, an editor told me that he “got a lot of pitches” but that my story idea was one of the most unique he’d seen in a long time. I chose that topic because I knew my original perspective would make me too valuable to ignore. But I had something a seasoned writer didn’t: Personal experience working as a customer service agent for an airline. Could a more experienced writer have written about that topic? Sure. But the way you can get around this is by developing a set of unique perspectives that allow you to explore topics that no one else has written on before.įor example, one of the first articles I had published was about pets and air travel. But if you’re just starting out, you’re likely 0 for 2 on that front, which is part of what makes becoming a travel writer so challenging. The travel publishing industry is like any other industry-to break into it, you either have to have a lot of experience or know the right people. Tip 2: Seek out novel experiences Here I am in the middle of a “car forest” in rural Nevada. It only took a few hours to create and I rarely ever update it, so it’s super easy to manage. I have one-it’s -and it’s basically just a place to include links to my work and some information about my professional background. If a blog sounds like too much work, start with just creating a stagnant writer website instead. Because a travel blog with only three posts on it and no social media followers is worse than having no travel blog at all. If you don’t think you’ll have the time or motivation to regularly update a travel blog, it’s probably best not to start. Be sure to mention any impressive traffic or social media stats on a page on your blog (mine are listed on my Work With Me! page) and when you send a pitch to a potential client.īe honest with yourself, though. ![]() Brands love seeing that you have a high-traffic travel blog because this means potential for them to earn a link from your blog (which is good for SEO) while gaining social media buzz in the process. ![]() Your goal in creating a travel blog isn’t to necessarily make money (though that would be a nice perk!), but rather to have a place to showcase your writing for potential clients. I often get asked by readers of this blog how I make a living from travel writing-which I’ve been doing off and on for almost nine years-so I thought I’d explain and offer some tips on how would-be travel writers can get their start. ![]()
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