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Cut-out Those Clichés

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Many writers inject clichés into articles because they think it connects the content to the reader. The reality is that most readers roll their eyes and shut down when they encounter them over and over. Here are some tips on how you can avoid clichés and use your own words effectively in your articles.

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How to Stick it out on Freelance Follow-Through

When you begin transitioning from where you are now to part-time or full-time travel writing, you may find it challenging to be productive when you’re now planning your own schedule (instead of having your schedule and priorities dictated by a boss or manager). Here are some tips for learning how to follow through as a freelancer and set yourself up for success.

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How to Avoid Writing Over the Word Count from the Get-Go,…

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Often writers face the task of trying to cut words for length that we still feel attached to or that all seem critical to our tale.
The best way to meet those word counts is to come close from the start, in that first draft. But how to manage that? Here are a few tips …

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Chopping Down for Word Count

Many of us became travel writers because we like to share our experiences and turn other people on to the cool, fun things we find during our trips. But, condensing those experiences into short word counts to fit an editor’s needs, can be a challenge. The best way to meet those word counts, is to write a concise draft from the start. Here’s how.

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Does Word Count Matter?

When crafting an article you may want to go a bit long to give the editor more to work with. Does submitting an article over specified word count matter in the end?

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What Farming has Taught Me About Writing

Making the leap to a new life is something that most of us wind up doing sooner or later. Each time, there are fresh and interesting things to be gleaned from the experience. Here’s what learning to farm has taught me about being a travel writer.

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You’re a Writer All the Time

As a travel writer, you should always keep your eyes and ears open for story ideas, even when you’re “not working.” Some of the best stories come out of candid conversations, like the one Kyle Wagner had with her tour guide in Jordan on a recent trip there. Read on to see what story she uncovered.

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How to Best Prepare Yourself for Tax-time

As a freelancer, there are certain steps you can take to make filing your taxes a smooth process. Keeping track of your earnings throughout the year, and putting a system in place from the beginning will make things easier for you when April rolls around. Here’s what works for me…

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How to Write an “IF YOU GO”…

An “If You Go” section usually runs as a sidebar alongside your main story and it includes things like how to get to a destination, how to get around (say, by rental car or bus), where to eat and stay, and what kinds of activities are available. When you’re writing one, here are some important tips to keep in mind.

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Tweak Your Story to Sell Again (and Again)

So you’ve already sold your story to one publication, but there are other potential outlets where your tale could work well. The question, though, is how much do you need to revise your original in order to send it out there again?

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