Travel Writing? How to Sell every Feature you Write

Flying High ©Solange Hando

How do you start?

Think 'idea', the tighter the better

A flight over Everest, a festival, sampling the local food

Be original, less is more

and

Easier to sell

What next?

Find a market

Spend time browsing all sorts of publications

Who would be interested in your idea?

Who are the readers?

Think age group, budget, interests, families,couples

Made your choice?

Pitch

That makes you a professional

That saves the editor's time and yours

How should you pitch?

Show the editor you are familiar with the publication

Write your pitch in similar style

Be brief and to the point

Offer pictures

Keep Going ©Solange Hando

Got the go ahead?

Brilliant

But before you write a single word

Study the publication in detail, both format and style

Word count

Number and length of paragraphs

Choice of vocabulary, speech, quotes

1st or 3rd person

Fact box?

Next take a look at your pictures

It will

Refresh your memory

and

Help you to decide what to put in or leave out

Choose the best, the most original

Images will sell your words.

Ready to start?

Spend time on the 1st paragraph, it must grab attention straightaway

Keep your second best anecdote for the end

In the middle:

Vary the pace, highs and lows, anecdotes and facts

Paint a picture:

Include the senses

Avoid clichés

Be original

Sail Away ©Solange Hando

When all is done

Double check, click send

Now you're on your way

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Check out

Be a Travel Writer

Just 100 pages on the road to success

Good luck

and

Happy travels