Happy New Year all! Here at Written Road we may be separated by oceans, mountains and a few thousand miles, but our goals are the same: to become better writers, editors and tell the wonderful stories associated with travel. So as 2008 comes to a close and 2009 begins, I wanted to ask three small […]
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World Nomads Travel Scholarships: Launch Your Travel Writing Career
Found this lead on Twitter and wanted to pass it along. Do you want to be a published travel writer? Go on assignment to Kerala with Footprint Travel Guides! Applications close: January 9, 2009 Kick start your travel writing career by going on assignment to Kerala, India. You will enjoy a 10 day tour with […]
» Read more...Writers Wanted for Vagablogging
Vagablogging is travel writer Rolf Potts’ daily weblog, the name stemming from his popular book Vagabonding. But with all his popularity, Rolf is a busy man, so there is a team of travel writers and bloggers that keep Vagablogging going. They’re currently looking for two dedicated travel enthusiasts to join the team. Writers will be […]
» Read more...STA is looking for World Traveler Interns
This market lead isn’t specifically about travel writing, but it is an excellent opportunity if you’re looking for a free way to explore the world and start working on that Moleskine full of notes from around the globe for future tales. STA Travel is currently accepting applications for its World Traveler Intern program. The program […]
» Read more...World Hum 3.0 Launches
If anyone has yet to notice, World Hum, released their new design today. With so many travel magazines kicking the bucket over the past few months, it is nice to see at least one publication that is growing. I didn’t mind and kind of liked their layout before, though I think the new design is […]
» Read more...Travel Writers Wanted for Examiner.com
Have something to say but feel like you don’t have an outlet? Then Examiner.com might be just the thing for you. Examiner is an online community made up of a network of experts and insiders around the country writing on what they’re passionate about, meaning that as long as you love what you’re writing about, […]
» Read more...Be part of the Make Travel Fair community
Travel has come to be associated with important global questions that deal with social issues, environment, and culture. One site, Make Travel Fair, is focused on engaging the travel community on just those issues, challenging users to truly interact with the world. The site is currently looking for contributing writers, and although the position is […]
» Read more...Six Essential Multimedia Blogs
Part three of how to create video without losing your shirt is coming next week. This week I’m passing along a few blogs I would recommend adding to your RSS reader. Of course this is only a partial list, so if you have any another other suggestions please, feel free to comment. 10,000 Words 10,000 […]
» Read more...Online Travel Content – movers and shakers get together
It’s certainly been a busy couple of weeks for the online travel community, with bloggers, developers, start ups and long-established travel companies chewing the cud together on the future of travel. Last week, for example, the UK’s blogging community prised their fingers from their laptops for a get together, for the very first time, as […]
» Read more...Road Junky 2008 Gonzo Travel Writing Contest: Hell Trips
This is no travel writing contest for romantic prose or inspirational stories of finding yourself. No, the Road Junky 2008 Gonzo Travel Writing Contest is looking for your worst stories, ones that make the reader cringe and say “wow, they made it through that!” Trips from hell, near-death experiences, tales of robbery and assault… it’s […]
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