Businessweek.com Editor and Chief John Byrne recently said, “It’s not, as some people say it is, ‘online vs. print,’ because the contrasts are actually more insidious and dangerous than that. The more threatening contrast is between aggregation and original content — because aggregation is something that’s cheap.” His words, though now buried deep in the […]
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Moon Guidebook authors wanted for three titles on various Pacific Northwest locations
Hopefully there are others — like myself — that are based in the Pacific Northwest and can take advantage of this great opportunity. Avalon Travel Publishing (which happens to be the largest independent travel publisher based in the United States) is looking for writers to author several new Moon guidebooks: Moon Pacific Northwest, Moon Outdoors […]
» Read more...Travel News and Features – where do your best stories come from?
I’m feeling reflective about pitches and travel features, and have spent time this week revisiting and reviewing my contacts list. And with World Travel Market on the horizon in November it’s a prime time to focus on the type of leads and people that really deliver. With my background in guidebooks, my professional network consists […]
» Read more...Travel blog looking for Europe country-focused writers
Even when the dollar to euro conversion is not in our favor, Europe continues to be a popular travel destination. It seems like there is always another Europe-focused blog popping up with the latest and greatest in Euro attractions. Fortunately for you, one of them happens to be looking for writers. What: EuropeUpClose.com is looking […]
» Read more...Rolf Potts: The Virtual Tour
Travel writer Rolf Potts just finished a Virtual Tour, doing numerous interviews all across the blogosphere, to celebrate the release of his new book Marco Polo Didn’t Go There: Stories and Revelations From One Decade as a Postmodern Travel Writer. There is loads of good stuff out there as a result. Here is a quick […]
» Read more...World Hum Themed Restless Legs Reading
If you missed the latest enstallment of David Farley’s Restless Legs Reading Series this past Saturday (I went and had a great time, as did the many others that made it) a nother eeading will commence in just a few short weeks on October 15. This time will be a World Hum theme with Jim […]
» Read more...In October: Travel-writer events in NYC
We got a heads-up from ex-Written Road contributor Kelly Amabile, of some cool travel related events in NYC this October. Although the events do not talk about travel-writing directly, they involve some great travel-writers who will be talking about their books: WHAT: 1) Wednesday, October 8 at 7pm: Stephanie Elizondo Griest reads from her new […]
» Read more...Meet Travel Photographer Steve Davey and Improve Your Shots – London, Next Tuesday
If you’re in the vicinity of Stanfords Travel Bookshop, Covent Garden, next Tuesday, Steve Davey will be sharing his wisdom. This guy snapped the pictures that make the bestselling BBC book series Unforgettable Places To See Before You Die truly unforgettable. He’ll show you how to take great travel photos and more than likely share […]
» Read more...Travel writing contest: Win $500 at DeepTravelers
Have you been penning a piece about your recent travels that you’re just not sure what to do with? Polish it up and submit it to Deep Travelers Travel Writing Extravaganza. There aren’t any categories or word limits; all you have to do is write and tell a good story. Logistics: Contest runs from September […]
» Read more...Twitter Part Two: People You Should Follow And New Written Road Account
I still can’t believe I get paid to do this. Sometimes as writers it’s good to step back and count our blessings. Got rejected recently? Yeah, me too. But you know what? I went back with another pitch and landed an assignment. It’s a game of adversity and those who are willing to work, push […]
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