Found this lead on Twitter and wanted to pass it along. Do you want to be a published travel writer? Go on assignment to Kerala with Footprint Travel Guides! Applications close: January 9, 2009 Kick start your travel writing career by going on assignment to Kerala, India. You will enjoy a 10 day tour with […]
» Read more...Month: December 2008
Writers Wanted for Vagablogging
Vagablogging is travel writer Rolf Potts’ daily weblog, the name stemming from his popular book Vagabonding. But with all his popularity, Rolf is a busy man, so there is a team of travel writers and bloggers that keep Vagablogging going. They’re currently looking for two dedicated travel enthusiasts to join the team. Writers will be […]
» Read more...STA is looking for World Traveler Interns
This market lead isn’t specifically about travel writing, but it is an excellent opportunity if you’re looking for a free way to explore the world and start working on that Moleskine full of notes from around the globe for future tales. STA Travel is currently accepting applications for its World Traveler Intern program. The program […]
» Read more...World Hum 3.0 Launches
If anyone has yet to notice, World Hum, released their new design today. With so many travel magazines kicking the bucket over the past few months, it is nice to see at least one publication that is growing. I didn’t mind and kind of liked their layout before, though I think the new design is […]
» Read more...BootsnAll’s Business Travel Logue Writing Contest: Win “Long Way Down” Book & CD
As all travelers know, the journey is about more than the destination. It’s also about how you get there. And in an effort to collect great “getting there” stories, Carrie at BootsnAll’s Business Travel Logue is holding her second-annual travel writing contest. This one’s all about transportation: Whether it was a nightmare trip taking a […]
» Read more...Interview: From Intern to Editor: How One Young Journalist Beat The Odds And Landed A Job
Sometimes these days it’s easy to forget there are success stories in journalism. Like say for instance the story of Backpacker Magazine assistant editor Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan. Elisabeth started out as an intern with the magazine and quickly made a strong impression. When an associate editor decided to move on, Elisabeth applied for the job and […]
» Read more...New Media Skills: Creating Video Part 3 – Sweat The Small Stuff
So what separates the pros from first-timers? Often, it’s just a few boneheaded mistakes that keep amateur videographers from producing quality clips. When I spoke to New York Times video journalist Erik Olsen last week, I got some insight into a few of those stumbling blocks. As you’re preparing to produce your first video here […]
» Read more...Travel Writers Wanted for Examiner.com
Have something to say but feel like you don’t have an outlet? Then Examiner.com might be just the thing for you. Examiner is an online community made up of a network of experts and insiders around the country writing on what they’re passionate about, meaning that as long as you love what you’re writing about, […]
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