Many times questions appear in my inbox in bulk as though everyone thinks of the same questions at the same time, whether it is what is my secret or how to stay motivated. Lately, everyone wants to know one thing: “how do they become a travel writer like me?”
In a way it is sort of flattering [...]
Tag Archives: travel writing
How You Become a Nomadic Writer
April 5, 2010 – 6:50 am
The Downside to Long Term Travel
September 21, 2009 – 12:15 pm
When I met people and tell them about what I do or how long I have been traveling, their response is usually “wow! That is so awesome! You’re so lucky! I wish I could do something like that!” or some variation. To most people, my job is the best job in the world. I [...]
How to Become a Travel Writer
September 11, 2009 – 7:58 am
When I started this website last year, my original goal was the be a travel writer. This website was just going to be the vehicle to get me book deals, guidebook work, and magazine work. I was going to be the next Bill Bryson or at least the young traveler’s Rick Steves. To [...]
Interview with Lara Dunston, part 2
October 29, 2008 – 2:16 pm
Continuing our interview with writer Lara Dunston, this week with discussing the future of travel writing, online tools, the nitty gritty of the business, and whether or not travel writing is actually any fun.
Nomadic Matt: Chuck Thompson said last month that he thought travel writing was great but that you couldn’t make a living doing [...]
