This may not be so much of use to writers, but good news for editors looking to fill assignments. Global Travel Writers, which is an alliance of Austrailian Writers and photographers, have just redesigned their website to make it far more user friendly for editors and publishers. Visitors can now read on-line synopsis of features […]
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SF Bay Area: Traveler’s Tales Events
It’s Easter, and between eating chocolate eggs and watching it pour outside, nothing much has happened. No writing, no travelling, no nothing. So while I’m enjoying Madrid, some good cinema and my sofa, thought I’d give those living in San Francisco Bay Area a heads up on the Traveler’s Tales (TT) events happening there soon: […]
» Read more...Matador’s first Travel Writing and Photography Contest
The Matador Travel Community, which I am a member and we have discussed here several times, has just launched its first travel writing and photography contest. The best travel essay (with photos) wins $500, and selected entries will be published on the site. Guidelines: • All submissions must be your own work and previously unpublished. […]
» Read more...Adventure Travel Lecture Series
The Globe Corner bookstore has announced several upcoming speakers for its Adventure Travel Lecture Series. Events are free and reservations are strongly urged. TUESDAY, MARCH 20TH LONELY PLANET COSTA RICA Mara Vorhees, author of Lonely Planet Costa Rica, and numerous other Lonely Planet Guides will give an illustrated talk about travel in Costa Rica. Reservations […]
» Read more...Adventure E-zine Goes Live
Award-winning travel writer and editor Don George has just begun editing a new monthly online trave-lit-zine called ¨RECCE: Literary Journeys for the Discerning Traveler.” Sponsored by travel adventure company Geographic Expeditions, RECCE – short for reconnoiter or reconnaissance – aims to take the spirit of exploration to another level, through a wide variety of original […]
» Read more...Caption and Win: Are You The Next Condé Nast Traveler?
That’s exactly what the pro’s are asking you! In celebration of it’s 20th Anniversary, Condé Nast Traveler has launched the Condé Nast Traveler Dream Trip Competition, where you could win a US$20,000 trip, custom-made by you! What you have to do: All you have to do to enter, is upload a photo from one of […]
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