Travel Writing 2.0

An Interview with Jane Tara

Kristin — Tue, 22 May 2012 04:45:44 +0000

Jane Tara’s first book, the children’s travel activity book, Around the World in 80 Days–80 Fun Things to Do With Little Travelers on Long Trips, became the genesis for Jane’s path as a travel fiction writer for kids and the inspiration for the company she co-owns with her partner, Dominique. Jane’s passion for teaching young [...]

Join Me at TBEX 2012

Tim — Wed, 16 May 2012 02:37:34 +0000

Want to learn about the art and business of travel blogging from some of the most successful writers and editors in North America? Then get registered for TBEX 2012 in mid-June. (That stands for “Travel Blog Exchange,” though only the abbreviation seems to live on the new conference site). I’m a featured speaker and will [...]

A Conversation with Lavinia Spalding

Kristin — Tue, 08 May 2012 05:15:21 +0000

I first picked up Lavinia’s beautiful book, Writing Away, a few years ago after I returned with a suitcase of journals from my travels in Colombia. Five years later, I finally got the chance to sit down with her last month at the Tucson Festival of Books and talk about writing–something I’d been wanting to [...]

What’s it take to be a Lonely Planet Guidebook Writer? An Interview with Brice Gosnell

Kristin — Tue, 01 May 2012 08:32:47 +0000

Brice Gosnell, publisher of the Americas for the Lonely Planet guidebook series, talks to us today about what it takes to make it as a guidebook writer. His top three tips? Learn to take criticism, don’t email your editor a million and twenty times a day, and don’t, under any circumstances, annoy your publisher (i.e., [...]

6 Ways to Stand Apart as a Writer

Tim — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:37:58 +0000

Whether you are a freelance writer, a book author, a blogger, or some other media creator of things people will read, there’s one sure way to stand apart from the pack: act like a professional. This seems so simple, so obvious. Anybody can do that, right? Maybe so, but as an editor who pays dozens [...]