Sydney Morning Herald on Travel Writing
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1 comment | November 16th, 2005 | Trackback
This week’s SMH features two articles about travel writing and travel books:
By the Book
Andrew Bain, former Lonely Planet editor, traces the historical journey that gave birth to the modern day guidebook.
Words of Wisdom
SMH writers share thoughts on their favorite travel writers, including Bill Bryson, Jan Morris, P.J. O’Rourke, A.A. Gill, Paul Theroux and others.
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Travel Writing Tips
For anyone who’s looking to get into travel writing, it is important to have had some experience in traveling. It is essential. This is where a writer obtains the materials that will become the stories that will end up on paper.
Get acquainted with the road and its demands. It is advisable for future traveler writers to immerse themselves into different cultures. Whenever traveling abroad, absorb the local scene. If possible, try to experience more than the regular tourist route. Get to know the people and learn from their customs. Capture the essence of the place.
This way, there’ll be plenty to write about when it’s time to pick up the pen.
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