David and Julie have both written some really helpful pieces at BNT and the Notebook - and don't forget about The Emperor of Vagabonds - Rolf's interview series has some gems.
http://www.bravenewtraveler.com/2007/10/11/literary-techniques-for-travel-writers-part-one/
http://thetravelersnotebook.com/how-to/how-to-bag-your-9-to-5-and-write-travel-full-time/
http://rolfpotts.com/writers/index.php
Last year I took a travel writing class through Writers.com with Amanda Castleman. For one thing, her class is absolutely fantastic. But she also provides a great list of travel writing resources on her website:
http://www.amandacastleman.com/travelwriting101.html
Hey guys. sorry for the shameless plug, but don't forget Written Road
(http://www.writtenroad.com). We have loads of job leads, interviews with travel writers, etc. There is going to be a major redesign in the near future, so keep an eye out.
If you're an aspiring travel writer, I hope you'll check out this article, "Top 5 Secrets Travel Writers Won't Tell You," over on The Travelers Notebook:
http://thetravelersnotebook.com/photography-q-a/top-5-secrets-travel-writers-wont-tell-you/
If you're not a regular reader of Matador's blog, The Traveler's Notebook, which provides all sorts of tips for travel, travel writing, and travel photography, I hope you'll check out a recent batch of articles by traveling photojournalist, Lola Akinmade, and freelance photographer, Ryan Libre:
"Studies in Travel Photography: Perspective, Timing, and Themes"
http://thetravelersnotebook.com/podcasts/studies-in-travel-photography-perspective-timing-and-photographic-themes/
"How to Photograph Children During Your Travels"
http://thetravelersnotebook.com/photography-q-a/how-to-photograph-children-during-your-travels/
"5 Tips for Taking Better Photos of Landmarks"
http://thetravelersnotebook.com/photography-q-a/5-tips-for-taking-better-photos-of-landmarks/
Joined: 08-07-07
Hey y'all,
I thought I might start a general thread with links to good travel writing-related content, both practical/hands-on and more fun stuff.
Here's my first contribution: Thomas Swick on Travel Writing, a series of guest-blogs from World Hum. Tom Swick's the travel editor of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel and one of my favourite writers, particularly for his hysterical yet low-key sense of humour.
The link is here: http://www.worldhum.com/weblog/category/C144/