Last Minute Leo drove over to the business card print shop last night and found out that they were closed all weekend. So, who could I turn to in a hurry? FedEx Kinkos could have it done in time. BUT….the last biz cards I received from Kinko’s were tremendously thin, had awful print, and I […]
» Read more...Month: August 2004
Tim Cahill in Portland
I've already told you that Tim-the-writer, not Tim-the-Aussie, is coming to San Francisco. But he will also be in Portland for the Willamette Writers Conference this weekend. He’s giving the keynote speech at their banquet Saturday night. I just found Eric Bartel’s article about him in the Portland Tribune. I thought this section was amusing. […]
» Read more...Copley News Service: Submission Guidelines for Travel Stories
“Copley News Service syndicates columns on finance, travel, food, arts, lifestyle and opinion, as well as editorial cartoons and comic strips. We look for writers who are well known as experts in their fields and for cartoonists whose wit and artistic talent combine to create fresh new perspectives. If you feel your work fits this […]
» Read more...Story Leads: TravelTv.com Travel News
Here’s a travel news site that could give you some story leads… TravelVideo.TV: The World On The Web I’m impressed with their news section and country folders. To get your ideas, think outside the box!
» Read more...Sense of Place Event Coming Up
So…there have been a few developments since I posted about the book release party for A Sense of Place at the Pan Pacific in San Francisco. (“Inside to the Big Leaguers”) First, Simon Winchester will be joining the event. Second, as of yesterday, Book TV will be there, too. Earlier this week Book TV did […]
» Read more...Writing for Student Traveler Magazine Part II
Earlier this year I posted an interview with Editor Jeff Booth, “Writing for Student Traveler Magazine”. My story, “Eurailing 101”, just came out in their Summer issue. I’m happy to say first-hand that it was a pleasure to work with Jeff. In fact, I don’t think it gets much easier working with an editor. If […]
» Read more...Story Leads in North Dakota
Here’s an inspiring article about a travel writer who found lots of story leads in North Dakota. “ND tourism division lures travel writers” Contact Info North Dakota Tourism Division Century Center 1600 E. Century Ave. Suite 2 PO Box 2057 Bismarck, N.D. 58503-2057 Tel:800-435-5663 Tel:701-328-2525 Fax: 701-328-4878
» Read more...Rough Guides Directions
Rough Guides has released a new line of city guides called Directions. Here’s a description from their press release. “DIRECTIONS are an original alternative for visitors on a short break, travellers in a hurry or weekenders who want a quick fix with attitude. Full of the detailed research you’d expect from a Rough Guide but […]
» Read more...Sunday Travel Book Notes
On the shelf: Sense of Place by Michael Shapiro Australia, Great Southern Land: a New History of Australia by Frank Welsh Googlewhack Adventure by Dave Gorman Article about author Paul Fussell Radio host Mike Cleary, a.k.a. The Food and Travel Enthusiast, wrote up a summer reading piece for the Contra Costa Times. “The most fun, […]
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