News, Resources for Writers 0 comments on NYC & Italy Travel Writing Classes w/Michael Luongo

NYC & Italy Travel Writing Classes w/Michael Luongo

Travel Writer and Editor Michael Luongo, who we interviewed at Written Road last April, will be holding several travel writing workshops in the coming months: New York University’s Global Traveler Writing Class When: Saturdays March 8 and March 15, 10am to 4pm Where: New York University How Much: $385 Luongo’s Global Traveler writing class is […]

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Market Leads, Resources for Writers, Travel Books 4 comments on Job Lead: Freelance Travel-Writers Globe Pequot Press

Job Lead: Freelance Travel-Writers Globe Pequot Press

Give some insight on life of a travel-guidebook writer, and voila, a relevant job lead comes flying in! Globe Pequot Press is looking for freelance travel-writers. Wanted: 1) A cruising expert/writer/editor wanted to update a book of advice for cruise travelers. 2) Local writers in South Carolina and in the San Diego area The work […]

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A Writer's Life, Interviews, Resources for Writers, Travel Books 6 comments on The Harsh Realities Of Life As A Lonely Planet Travel-Writer

The Harsh Realities Of Life As A Lonely Planet Travel-Writer

Dreaming to write for the Lonely Planet is often where your inspiration to become a travel-writer comes from. I remember I frequently used to spend time in a book shop reading and taking down notes from the biographies of the writers of each LP edition: what their background was, what they aspired to, and if […]

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Market Leads, News, Resources for Writers 3 comments on Matador Travel Merges With Brave New Traveler

Matador Travel Merges With Brave New Traveler

Check out my post on Gadling as to why I’m thrilled about this merger! Ian Mackenzie and Tim Patterson from BNT have joined Matdor’s editorial team and I’m really looking forward to seeing more great content. Also, mergers means expansions, which for us translates into more paid writing opportunities at Matador! They did a great […]

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