2007-05-03 22:16:16 · 9 answers · asked by anita_r_bhat 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
One travels. And writes.
2007-05-03 22:19:29 · answer #1 · answered by Lady Annabella-VInylist 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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FACTOIDS: • The Sun Also Rises, Deliverance and On the Road are travel-related books that made the Modern Library's 100 best novels of the 20th century.
• Keep it short. Editors prefer travel writers who turn in tightly written copy.
• Robert Young Pelton visited Chechnya, Iraq, Rwanda and other war-torn or forbidden places for his book The World's Most Dangerous Places.
THE JOB
Travel writers compose travel-related features that appear in books, magazines or literary journals.
These writers range from aspiring and published authors to adventurous travelers who believe their interesting stories could make great reading.
Travel writers work as freelancers or for travel guide publishers, such as Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Rough Guide.
SKILLS
Travel writers must be able to express their ideas clearly and logically and should love to write.
It helps to be independent, creative, curious and knowledgeable.
Travel writing can involve both traveling under challenging circumstances and writing under deadline; these writers must be able to handle pressure.
EDUCATION
There are no education requirements, however, most writing jobs require a college degree.
Degrees in communications, journalism and English may provide the best training.
OUTLOOK
The number of jobs for writers and editors is expected to increase over the next several years.
2007-05-03 22:23:55 · answer #2 · answered by Ali 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
To become a travel-writer, one must first travel.
2007-05-07 02:18:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get Writers Market. See which travel magazines are accepting articles from unknowns. Follow the submission rules and send them some of your writing.
2007-05-04 00:12:55 · answer #4 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Whenever you travel anyplace, always carry a diary and jot down whatever you see. You will become a travel writer. Its really fun and very informative when you sit back and read them. Develop it into a habit and a hobby and you will enjoy it.
2007-05-03 22:38:53 · answer #5 · answered by satishfreeman 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all I would advice to read books and articles from travelers writers: Chatwin for example and second, be very very humble- learn how to write properly and read read and read while traveling! best of luck
2016-04-01 07:57:53 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You travel a lot. You gather lots of facts and related folklore. You experience the beauty of travelling. Keep notes. Keep tabs. Keep your eyes and ears open.
Then start writing about your feelings and experiences.
This should transform you into travel writer.
Best luck to you.
2007-05-03 22:37:13 · answer #7 · answered by Nitin G 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
send a job application to a travel magazine. and also send them a piece that you wrote
2007-05-04 09:13:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
hmmmmm....... by travelling!
2007-05-03 23:14:08 · answer #9 · answered by Posiedon 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋