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 […]
» Read more...Month: November 2005
Bookstore Blogs
I just noticed that Powell’s has a blog. Looks like posting started in late October, so it’s only a few weeks new. There are almost twenty book reviews already, as well as news and a few other categories. They have also started a monthly Bookcast. Nice to see these new online features. And here’s a […]
» Read more...Online Travel Writing Class
An online travel writing class sponsored by writers.com begins on November 21. The ten-week course, From Free Trips to Flat Tires, explores travel journalism from poetic prose to pitches and trip planning. By the last lesson, students should have a polished draft ready for submission. The classes touch on all central elements of travel writing, […]
» Read more...More Cool Travel Blogs
Travel blogs are popping up everywhere. But are people playing closer attention when it’s attached to a big name? LA Times: The Daily Traveler A great travel news source without the frills. And they’re updating about five times a day. Good stuff. Jaunted,is co-edited by John Rambow, a Fodor’s editor who used to write one […]
» Read more...Where do you write?
There is a really interesting article in today’s SF Chronicle about where writers write: In A Room with a Muse four California-based writers invite readers into their workspace. The article interviews Anne Lamott, Amy Tan, Daniel Handler (aka Lemony Snicket) and his wife, Lisa Brown. There is a photo of each author in his/her workspace, […]
» Read more...Press Trip Lead for San Diego Outdoor Writers
Hey everybody, I just wanted to let you know that Hike Bike Kayak San Diego is friendly to travel writers. They are an outdoor tour group that offers kayaking, biking, and hiking adventures in San Diego and La Jolla. They even have programs for corporate parties and family outings. I’m from San Diego and I […]
» Read more...Jim Benning Interviews Jen Leo on World Hum
In case you haven’t seen it, there’s an interview with me on World Hum this week. I think I might’ve confessed some things I haven’t said on other interviews yet…. and damn if I can’t find that Adventure Sandals poem! Jennifer Leo: Travels Down the Written Road Other interviews on World Hum: Larry Portzline: Inside […]
» Read more...Elizabethtown as Travel Inspiration
I saw Cameron Crowe’s Elizabethtown this past weekend. I thought it was good, but not blow me away great like Almost Famous, or Zach Braff’s Garden State by . Don’t get me wrong, I’m definitely not harshing E-town…the beau thought it was fantastic. But the reason I wanted to talk about it was the road […]
» Read more...Travel Publications Update — only $139!
Have you seen this? Sure it’s a lot more expensive than the list that TravelWriters.com puts out, but I like their style. And their updates appear trustworthy on first glance. Travel Publications Update is a database of 500 travel magazines, and 200 newspaper travel section editors. They suggest it for PR people, but it’s obvious […]
» Read more...Reminder: Travel Writing Contest with Transitions Abroad
We’re approaching the final stretch in the 2005 Transitions Abroad Narrative Travel Writing Contest. Kelly posted about it earlier this summer, but TA has been kind enough to extend the deadline to Dec 1. What: They’re looking for stories of travel epiphanies. Length: up to 1500 words Prize: Top three stories will be published in […]
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