5 Tips for Writing a Travel Journal to turn into a Book
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5 Tips for Writing a Travel Journal to turn into a Book

5 Tips for Writing a Travel Journal that make it easer to turn into a Book

8 Simple tips for editing your book
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8 Simple Tips For Editing Your Own Book

Here are 8 simple tips to follow to make light work of your editing work. Editing your own book is a challenge but, by giving your work a close reading, you can become a better writer.

A-Z Travel writing tips - Journalism and Journaling
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A-Z of Travel Writing Tips: J is for Journaling and Journalism

Travel Writing Prompts: J is for Journaling and Journalism. Use these Travel Writing Prompts to make it easier to connect with your readers. No matter what you’re writing.

Ep#40: Travel Writing details you need to capture when you're fast drafting
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How Travel Writers Self Publish Podcast Ep#40: Travel Writing details you need to capture when you’re fast drafting

In this 10-minute show, travel writer Jay Artale continues the discussion about fast drafting and this episode focuses on what to Fast Draft.

Ep#39: A-Z of Travel Writing Tips. C is for Clichés, Conversational, Cadence, and Cycle
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How Travel Writers Self Publish Podcast Ep#39: A-Z of Travel Writing Tips. C is for Clichés, Conversational, Cadence, and Cycle

Each episode in the A to Z podcast series provides you with inspiration to give your travel writing the TLC it needs. Today we’re covering the letter C. 

5 Reasons to contribute to an anthology Jon Doolan
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5 Reasons to Contribute to an Anthology

Jon Doolan is the editor and publisher of an Adventure Anthology series, and in this guest post he shares 5 reasons why it’s a good idea for writers to contribute to an anthology.

Fast Drafting Write More in Less Time
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Write More in Less Time with Fast Drafting

In order to be a successful note-taker you need to start using a fast drafting technique. This will establish a habit to capture the daily events before you forget them.

What stories are in your Travel Guide?
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What Stories are in your Travel Guide?

Travel guides are based on facts and information, but in order to hook your reader you need to add personal stories and anecdotes for them to be able to relate to you. This is your competitive advantage, so it’s important to use this approach.

Do you choose your genre in advance?
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IWSG Writing Prompt: Do you Choose your Genre in Advance?

This month’s writing prompt from #IWSG is about whether you choose your writing prompt in advance. Read about my about-turn in my latest travel guide.

How Travel Writers Self-Publish #36
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How Travel Writers Self Publish Podcast Ep#36: A-Z of Travel Writing Tips. B is for Beginning, Bounce, Books, and Blog

In this podcast episode we continues our A to Z travel writing tips series by focusing on writing prompts and activities beginning with B.

Open Blank Journal on a wooden background. Why Travel Bloggers Fail at Journaling.
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Why Travel Bloggers Fail at Journaling, and how Fast Drafting can help

Find out why you’re failing to maintain a travel journaling habit, and how you can succeed. In order to improve the quality of your travel writing.

A-Z Travel Writing Tips Letter A Podcast episode #34
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How Travel Writers Self Publish Podcast Ep#34: A-Z of Travel Writing Tips. A is for Audience, Angle, Adjectives and…

Each episode in the A to Z podcast series provides you with inspiration to give your travel writing the TLC it needs. We’re kicking this off with letter A. 

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A-Z of Travel Writing Tips: I is for Improve, Images and …

Travel Writing Prompts: I is for Improve, Images, Instagram and Inspiration. Use these Travel Writing Prompts to make it easier to connect with your readers. No matter what you’re writing.

A to Z of Social Media Prompts for Authors (Part 1 A-F)
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A to Z of Social Media Prompts for Authors (Part 1 A-F)

Are you getting bored with social media or stuck in a social rut? Don’t worry, it happens to us all, so I’ve put together a list of 26 Social Media prompts to inspire authors to connect with your readers via your favourite social network.

How to create a watery 1st draft to turn into wine
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#AuthorToolbox How to Create a Watery 1st Draft to Turn into Wine

If you’re struggling with writer’s block, or finding your approach to writing too slow and methodical, try fast drafting to get your first draft written.

3 travel writing tips to engage your readers
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3 Travel Writing Tips to engage your Readers

Find out about these three easy to implement travel writing tips that act like bait to hook your reader.

A-Z Travel writing tips H is for
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A-Z of Travel Writing Tips: H is for Humor, Headlines and …

Travel Writing Prompts: H is for Humor, Headlines, and How to get started. Use these Travel Writing tips to improve your writing and connect with readers.

Ep#31: Travel Memoir Writing Inspiration (Guest: Mariana McDougall)
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How Travel Writers Self-Publish Podcast Ep#31: Travel Memoir Writing Inspiration (Guest: Mariana McDougall)

If you’ve been thinking about writing your own travel memoir, this conversation should inspire you to put pen to paper.

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What front matter do you need for your nonfiction book?

Not sure which front matter elements you need to include in your nonfiction book? No problem. Read which components are essential for your book before you publish.

Ep#30: How to Become a Confident Interviewer
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How Travel Writers Self-Publish Podcast Ep#30: How to Become a Confident Interviewer

This podcast shows you how to become a confident interviewer in simple and easy to follow steps, so that you can include quotes and interviews in your blog posts, magazine articles, or book.

A-Z Travel writing tips G is for Goals, Guest Blogging and Genre
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A to Z of Travel Writing Tips: G is for Goals, Guest Blogging and Genre

Travel Writing Prompts: G is for Goals, Guest Blogging and Genre. Use these prompts to improve your writing and make it easier to connect with your readers. No matter what you’re writing.

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How to Create an Effective Freelance Writing Portfolio

The key marketing tool for growing your writing career and income is to establish an effective freelance writing portfolio. These 4 tips will help you.

Develop your travel writing style: Vocabulary and Sentence Structure
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Develop your Travel Writing Style: Vocabulary and Sentence Structure

How to use vocabulary and sentence structure to develop a travel writing style that suits your target audience.

Develop your travel writing Style: Tone and Author Avatars
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Develop your Travel Writing Style: Tone and Author Avatars

How to use Author Avatars to define your writing tone, to improve the quality of your travel guide content.

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Roundup of the best Travel Writing Articles

Here’s this month’s roundup of the best travel writing articles. Use these tips, inspiration, and information to keep your travel writing journey effective and inspired.

Develop your travel writing Style: Point of View
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Develop Your Travel Writing Style: Point of View

Confused about which point of views you can mix together when writing a travel guide? Use this guide and writing exercise to improve your travel writing.

F is for Focus Facts Flow
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A to Z of Travel Writing Tips: F is for Focus Facts and Flow

Travel Writing Prompts: F is for Focus Facts and Flow. Use these prompts to improve your writing and make it easier to connect with your readers. No matter what you’re writing.

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Roundup of the best Travel Writing Articles, Books, and Podcasts

Here’s this month’s roundup of the best travel writing articles. Use these tips, inspiration, and information to keep your travel writing journey effective and inspired.

Travel Writing E is for Editing and Entertain
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A-Z of Travel Writing Tips: E is for Edit and Entertain

Travel Writing Prompts: E is for Editing and Entertain. Use these Travel Writing Prompts to improve your writing and make it easier to connect with your readers. No matter what you’re writing.

How Travel Writers Self-Publish Podcast How Travel Writers work with a writing coach Gillian Culff
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How Travel Writers Self-Publish Podcast Ep#24: Travel Writing Tips and Advice from Writing Coach Gillian Culff

In this 20-minute show travel writer Jay Artale chats with editor and writing coach Gillian Culff. Discover how to establish a productive working relationship with a writing coach and use Gillian’s tips to improve your travel writing.

How to write a nonfiction book proposal
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How to Write a Nonfiction Book Proposal

This guest post from Reedsy highlights the 5 key elements you need to consider when putting together your nonfiction book proposal to pitch a publisher.

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Roundup of the best Travel Writing Articles, Books, and Podcasts

Here’s this month’s roundup of the best travel writing articles. Use these tips, inspiration, and information to keep your travel writing journey effective and inspired.

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Roundup of the best Travel Writing Articles and Books

Here’s my roundup of the best travel writing articles, books, and podcasts that were published this month. Read these for actionable advice and a shot of inspiration on your own travel blogging and writing journey.

How Travel Writers Self-Publish Podcast Ep#21 Improve your travel writing style
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How Travel Writers Self-Publish Podcast Ep#21: Techniques to improve your travel writing style

Ep#20: Techniques to improve your travel writing style   In this 20-minute show travel writer Jay Artale talks about the foundational…

Yes nonfiction writers use freewriting
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Yes Nonfiction writers use freewriting!

Discover 100 years of freewriting advocates and how your subconscious, conscious, and unconscious work together to feed your creativity. Yes Nonfiction writers can use freewriting too.

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Roundup of the best Travel Writing Articles

Here’s this month’s roundup of the best travel writing articles and the Lonely Planet email to use to become a Travel Guide Writer. Use these tips, inspiration, and information to keep your travel writing journey effective and inspired.

13 Reasons why travel bloggers should write a book
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13 reasons why travel bloggers should write a book

What’s your motivation for writing a book? If you need a kick in the pants to get started with your book, here’s 13 ideas to get you started.

A-Z Travel writing tips D is for Descriptive Phrases Dialogue and Details
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A-Z of Travel Writing Tips: D is for Descriptive Phrases, Dialogue, and Details

Travel Writing Prompts: D is for Descriptive Phrases, Dialogue and Details. Use these Travel Writing Prompts to improve your writing and make it easier to connect with your readers. No matter what you’re writing.

who is jay artale podcast for travel writers
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Ep#16: Who the F*** is Jay Artale? Part 1

In this 10 minute show travel writer Jay Artale shares inspiring ideas and anecdotes to motivate you to achieve your indie author goals. Find out how Jay abandoned a corporate career to become a writer.

A-Z Travel writing tips Cliches, Cadence and Conversational
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A-Z of Travel Writing Tips: C is for Cliches, Cadence, and Conversational

Travel Writing Prompts: C is for Cliches, Cadence, and Conversational. Use these Travel Writing Prompts to improve your writing and make it easier to connect with your readers. No matter what you’re writing.

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Roundup of the best Travel Writing Articles, Books, and Podcasts

Here’s my roundup of the best travel writing articles, books, and podcasts that were published in March. Read these for valuable advice and inspiration on your own travel blogging and writing journey.

188 Travel Writing Prompts
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Roundup of 221 Travel Writing Prompts

Need some travel writing inspiration? Here’s a roundup of 221 Travel Writing prompts to get your creative muscles working. Use them to stop procrastination and trigger some personal travel stories for your journal.

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A-Z of Travel Writing Tips: B is for Bounce, Beginning and …

Travel Writing Prompts: B is for Bounce, Beginning, Books, and Blog. Use these Travel Writing Prompts to improve your writing and make it easier to connect with your readers. No matter what you’re writing.

A-Z Travel writing tips. A is for Audience, Action, Anecdotes, Angles, Adjectives and Adverbs
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A-Z of Travel Writing Tips: A is for Audience, Action and …

Travel Writing Prompts: A is for Audience, Action, Anecdotes, Angles, Adjectives and Adverbs. Use these Travel Writing Prompts to improve your writing and make it easier to connect with your readers. No matter what you’re writing.

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My Writing Life: Voice to Text and Canva

Read about the Technology and App discoveries that have streamlined my writing and content creation process this week.

TRAVEL WRITING SPRINT Are you exercising your writing muscles
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Travel Writing Sprint – are you exercising your writing muscles every day?

Your writing muscles need exercising every day. But if you don’t feel like writing, how do you force yourself to get creative—even if it’s only for 20 minutes?

Adventure Writers' Club
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January Writing Sprint with Jon’s Adventure Writers’ Club

I’m using my January writing sprint to bang out the first rough draft of my Cambodia Travel Guide. Follow along to see how successful my first attempt at a sprint will be.

How to write a better how to book non-fiction
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How To Write a Better How To Non-fiction Book

Here’s tips about how to write a How To book that readers won’t want to put down. Content tips and advice for writing your non-fiction book.

Five Senses Travel Guide Sense of Taste
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Improve your Travel Writing with a Sense of Taste

Using your sense of taste creates a physical and emotional reaction to your travel writing, and provides a scene your reader can relate to.

Five Senses Travel Guide Sense of Touch
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Improve your travel writing with a sense of touch

Using your sense of touch creates a physical and emotional reaction to your travel writing, and provides a scene your reader can relate to.