I've long lamented the insular nature of the travel media. It's a frustratingly closed-book sort of industry, with lots of cliquey groups and a 'who-you-know' vibe. »
As an editor, I see all sorts of bad practice among writers – from long-time professionals to total newbies. If you're new to the travel writing industry, »
As explained in this post, if you want to become a travel writer it's important to keep up with the industry. Below I've listed a few »
There is no clear-cut, simple path to getting travel writing jobs. But there are things you can do to help find the path that’s going »
Organisation is the downfall of many, no matter what industry you're in. If you struggle to juggle multiple tasks, thought streams and relationships, you might well »
Whether you're just starting our or you've been in the industry a while, at least a few of these resources will help you in some way. »
A debate often had in the travel writing world is whether the practice of taking freebies – from tourist boards, airlines, restaurants or tour companies – is ethical. »
As explained here, the publication you're writing for or pitching to isn't going to pay for you to travel. But how else do you get around »
My name is Lottie Gross and have been a travel writer and editor since 2012. Until 2017 I was the web editor at a global guidebook »
So how did I get into travel writing? Hard bloody work. Travel writing is not an easy profession to get into. Maybe it looks so from »