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Can a Blog Post Be Turned into a Travel Story?

October 11, 2016

Can a blog post be turned into a travel story? Do editors or publications consider a blog post about a trip to be an already published story? A blog is not the place for a full story on a trip – it’s the place for some random thoughts about a trip that then refers your readers to the published piece. Or it’s a place to practice sharing your thoughts about a trip, and then using that to flesh out a full article.

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Looking at the Big Picture

September 30, 2016

Once you start thinking about your trips in terms of how they relate or connect with the world at large, you will start to see how adding references to those perceptions makes the story far more interesting and relatable.

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The Low-down on Libel…

September 30, 2016

Freedom of speech is not absolute. This is an important thing to understand when you’re a writer, because libel, invasion of privacy, and copyright infringement are all serious legal issues. While most of what we write is covered under the First Amendment, knowing what isn’t covered is a good idea if you plan to be a freelancer.

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3 Tips to Get that Pitch Perfect

September 30, 2016

When you’re ready to start sending out pitches, here’s a list of steps that will ensure that each pitch is the best it can be—which in turn will get you closer to that byline.

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Negative Space in Travel Stories

September 30, 2016

Photographers strive to creatively use “negative space” to enhance a photograph – sky, water, a wall – which means that they allow for or create empty air around a subject. This concept exists in writing, too, and when done well, can help make your story shine.

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