I am in love with the idea of podcasting. With making them, and listening to them. And sin of all sins, I don’t have an iPod. But I do have a great recorder. So, while I quickly write to Santa and tell him that not only do I want an iPod, but also a Mac […]
» Read more...Year: 2005
Bob Finds the Time
I don’t have enough time… for enjoying the max out of every friend I have for building all my ideas to fruition for giving my family as much time and love as they deserve for keeping up with movies for reading and especially not for becoming a true artist. At anything. But Bob seems to […]
» Read more...Key West Travel Writing Workshops
Frommers Executive Editor Bob Fisher will be running two Travel Writing 101 Workshops in sunny Florida this coming January. Why not combine a winter getaway with a writing workshop? Sounds good to me. Appropriately held on the grounds of the Robert Frost Cottage (where the poet lived in winter), each class allows only 14 students. […]
» Read more...Fodor’s Seeks Associate Editor
Job Description: Fodor’s Travel seeks an Associate Editor to be responsible for handling all editorial aspects of a select regional grouping of titles. Associate will edit updated, new and rewritten guides as well as hire and oversee the consultants to write for guides. Other responsibilities include: developing and launching books, managing a budget and developing […]
» Read more...From Travel Publishing to Travel TV
I’m on a pause for the Thong book tour, and working on the Jockstrap Table of Contents. We’re a bit behind schedule on that, but the book is shaping up to be really funny. And I’m not just saying that. Inviting men into the collection is a fun tangent and you’ll get to see some […]
» Read more...Sydney Morning Herald on Travel Writing
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...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, […]
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