Comments on: How to Get – and Keep Getting – Paid Online Travel Writing Gigs http://thetravelersnotebook.com/how-to/how-to-get-and-keep-getting-paid-online-travel-writing-gigs/ Featuring insider destination guides and how-to articles from the matador travel community. Our focus is sustainable travel, cultural immersion, plus work, study, and volunteer opportunities worldwide. Sat, 20 Mar 2010 16:43:56 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Alex http://thetravelersnotebook.com/how-to/how-to-get-and-keep-getting-paid-online-travel-writing-gigs/comment-page-1/#comment-7547 Alex Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:45:13 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/how-to/how-to-get-and-keep-getting-paid-online-travel-writing-gigs#comment-7547 As a young travel writer looking to get my foot in the door this article provides many tips that I will immediately get on top of as I trawl the internet for article opportunities. As a young travel writer looking to get my foot in the door this article provides many tips that I will immediately get on top of as I trawl the internet for article opportunities.

]]> By: atula http://thetravelersnotebook.com/how-to/how-to-get-and-keep-getting-paid-online-travel-writing-gigs/comment-page-1/#comment-4000 atula Thu, 27 Aug 2009 10:39:12 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/how-to/how-to-get-and-keep-getting-paid-online-travel-writing-gigs#comment-4000 I loved the way this article has listed the most important points of travel writing regularly...being a travel writer myself I can just say...'bravo' to the writer of the article. I loved the way this article has listed the most important points of travel writing regularly…being a travel writer myself I can just say…’bravo’ to the writer of the article.

]]> By: Beebe http://thetravelersnotebook.com/how-to/how-to-get-and-keep-getting-paid-online-travel-writing-gigs/comment-page-1/#comment-3075 Beebe Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:14:15 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/how-to/how-to-get-and-keep-getting-paid-online-travel-writing-gigs#comment-3075 Hi David, This is spot on. I am now in my second decade of working as a freelance travel writer in that honest sustainable lifestyle (semi-nomadic with a small apartment I rent with my freelance filmmaker husband). I love what I do and I love my interaction with editors whom I work with: they are a very smart and hard working group of people. This is the best piece I've read about what it really takes to do this. Thank you. Now when people tell my I'm lucky to be doing what I do, I'll send them to learn more through your excellent wisdom. Beebe Hi David, This is spot on. I am now in my second decade of working as a freelance travel writer in that honest sustainable lifestyle (semi-nomadic with a small apartment I rent with my freelance filmmaker husband). I love what I do and I love my interaction with editors whom I work with: they are a very smart and hard working group of people. This is the best piece I’ve read about what it really takes to do this. Thank you. Now when people tell my I’m lucky to be doing what I do, I’ll send them to learn more through your excellent wisdom. Beebe

]]> By: Kaitlin Mills http://thetravelersnotebook.com/how-to/how-to-get-and-keep-getting-paid-online-travel-writing-gigs/comment-page-1/#comment-3020 Kaitlin Mills Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:38:45 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/how-to/how-to-get-and-keep-getting-paid-online-travel-writing-gigs#comment-3020 Great article, there are a lot of points in it that now seem so obvious, so much so I wonder why I didn't think of them in the first place. Thanks. Great article, there are a lot of points in it that now seem so obvious, so much so I wonder why I didn’t think of them in the first place. Thanks.

]]> By: kefinparis http://thetravelersnotebook.com/how-to/how-to-get-and-keep-getting-paid-online-travel-writing-gigs/comment-page-1/#comment-2691 kefinparis Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:25:26 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/how-to/how-to-get-and-keep-getting-paid-online-travel-writing-gigs#comment-2691 Great post! Thanks for sharing! It's definitely one that I'll be referring back to as an aspiring travel writer! Great post! Thanks for sharing!

It’s definitely one that I’ll be referring back to as an aspiring travel writer!

]]> By: Lorry Heverly http://thetravelersnotebook.com/how-to/how-to-get-and-keep-getting-paid-online-travel-writing-gigs/comment-page-1/#comment-1881 Lorry Heverly Mon, 06 Apr 2009 19:06:36 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/how-to/how-to-get-and-keep-getting-paid-online-travel-writing-gigs#comment-1881 Thanks David! I've been writing about travel in magazines, newspapers and in books for years and was looking to expand my online gigs. Great suggestions! Really love the quality and content of the Matador Network and think I found a new home. Thanks for sharing, Lorry Thanks David!

I’ve been writing about travel in magazines, newspapers and in books for years and was looking to expand my online gigs. Great suggestions! Really love the quality and content of the Matador Network and think I found a new home.

Thanks for sharing,

Lorry

]]> By: Shey http://thetravelersnotebook.com/how-to/how-to-get-and-keep-getting-paid-online-travel-writing-gigs/comment-page-1/#comment-1850 Shey Sat, 04 Apr 2009 12:59:43 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/how-to/how-to-get-and-keep-getting-paid-online-travel-writing-gigs#comment-1850 Thanks for that common sense advice David, I guess I should have read it before I jumped in and sent my first article for consideration. Have taken the first step and written a couple of blog articles, now off to do my networking. Cheers. Thanks for that common sense advice David, I guess I should have read it before I jumped in and sent my first article for consideration. Have taken the first step and written a couple of blog articles, now off to do my networking. Cheers.

]]> By: Liesbet http://thetravelersnotebook.com/how-to/how-to-get-and-keep-getting-paid-online-travel-writing-gigs/comment-page-1/#comment-1791 Liesbet Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:32:23 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/how-to/how-to-get-and-keep-getting-paid-online-travel-writing-gigs#comment-1791 Great advice, David and to the point! Let's see, point one is not a problem. My blog is my window to the “other” world. Even though I read this article before, I decided to leave a comment this time, which helps to put me on the radar (point 2). I love to write, am familiar with Matador for a long time, and I am living a very different life than most which creates many interesting adventures, experiences and insights that will catch the attention of the ever growing Matador crowd. I also mix some humour in my stories. That covers point 3. Patience is my middle name. I used to be a teacher in one of my previous lives. I am interested in building a relationship with my favourite editors and become a regular contributor. A busy traveller’s life and the lack of good internet infrastructure along the way are here the problems (I guess I have to work on number 9…). I am on Facebook and my computer skills are adequate. It looks like I am on the right path!! Soon enough you will find a few articles coming you way! (How long have I been saying this?) Beware! Great advice, David and to the point!

Let’s see, point one is not a problem. My blog is my window to the “other” world.
Even though I read this article before, I decided to leave a comment this time, which helps to put me on the radar (point 2).

I love to write, am familiar with Matador for a long time, and I am living a very different life than most which creates many interesting adventures, experiences and insights that will catch the attention of the ever growing Matador crowd. I also mix some humour in my stories. That covers point 3.

Patience is my middle name. I used to be a teacher in one of my previous lives. I am interested in building a relationship with my favourite editors and become a regular contributor. A busy traveller’s life and the lack of good internet infrastructure along the way are here the problems (I guess I have to work on number 9…).

I am on Facebook and my computer skills are adequate. It looks like I am on the right path!! Soon enough you will find a few articles coming you way! (How long have I been saying this?) Beware!

]]> By: Mal http://thetravelersnotebook.com/how-to/how-to-get-and-keep-getting-paid-online-travel-writing-gigs/comment-page-1/#comment-1611 Mal Mon, 07 Jul 2008 21:47:15 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/how-to/how-to-get-and-keep-getting-paid-online-travel-writing-gigs#comment-1611 So, what are the best places to start a travel blog?? So, what are the best places to start a travel blog??

]]> By: Campervan Rental Australia http://thetravelersnotebook.com/how-to/how-to-get-and-keep-getting-paid-online-travel-writing-gigs/comment-page-1/#comment-959 Campervan Rental Australia Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:07:28 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/how-to/how-to-get-and-keep-getting-paid-online-travel-writing-gigs#comment-959 I would see this as a very important article and tips. Thank you for your post. I would see this as a very important article and tips. Thank you for your post.

]]> By: Seo copywriter http://thetravelersnotebook.com/how-to/how-to-get-and-keep-getting-paid-online-travel-writing-gigs/comment-page-1/#comment-951 Seo copywriter Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:07:35 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/how-to/how-to-get-and-keep-getting-paid-online-travel-writing-gigs#comment-951 People love stories and especially stories which they can relate to. I found that if you can provide a rags-to-riches story or some other success story, people will relate to it. It builds trust. People love stories and especially stories which they can relate to. I found that if you can provide a rags-to-riches story or some other success story, people will relate to it. It builds trust.

]]> By: Nancy Brown http://thetravelersnotebook.com/how-to/how-to-get-and-keep-getting-paid-online-travel-writing-gigs/comment-page-1/#comment-883 Nancy Brown Sun, 06 Apr 2008 23:08:52 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/how-to/how-to-get-and-keep-getting-paid-online-travel-writing-gigs#comment-883 Okay, so I think I've figured out the Gravatar/photo issue. I've set up my blog and posted my published travel articles there. Now I need to learn how to optimize a natural search so readers out there can find my blog. Of course, I've joined Matador and included a link to my blog. So much to learn, so little time. Thanks for the tips! It's off to the Bounty Board. Okay, so I think I’ve figured out the Gravatar/photo issue. I’ve set up my blog and posted my published travel articles there. Now I need to learn how to optimize a natural search so readers out there can find my blog. Of course, I’ve joined Matador and included a link to my blog. So much to learn, so little time.

Thanks for the tips! It’s off to the Bounty Board.

]]> By: Michaela Lola Abrera http://thetravelersnotebook.com/how-to/how-to-get-and-keep-getting-paid-online-travel-writing-gigs/comment-page-1/#comment-809 Michaela Lola Abrera Fri, 28 Mar 2008 23:17:26 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/how-to/how-to-get-and-keep-getting-paid-online-travel-writing-gigs#comment-809 Hey David, Great advice. It totally opened my eyes to the business behind getting published. It was also a great kick in the butt to get my blog started. I've been planning it for awhile now, but I've been resisting technology...or at least telling myself that I have. Everything is pretty much going online now and I guess there are two choices: run with it or resist. Though the latter makes life more difficult for the writer-as if it wasn't difficult enough (financially speaking). Definitely a piece that got me motivated. Thanks! Danke! Gracie! Hey David,

Great advice. It totally opened my eyes to the business behind getting published. It was also a great kick in the butt to get my blog started. I’ve been planning it for awhile now, but I’ve been resisting technology…or at least telling myself that I have. Everything is pretty much going online now and I guess there are two choices: run with it or resist. Though the latter makes life more difficult for the writer-as if it wasn’t difficult enough (financially speaking).

Definitely a piece that got me motivated. Thanks! Danke! Gracie!

]]> By: David Miller http://thetravelersnotebook.com/how-to/how-to-get-and-keep-getting-paid-online-travel-writing-gigs/comment-page-1/#comment-808 David Miller Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:04:33 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/how-to/how-to-get-and-keep-getting-paid-online-travel-writing-gigs#comment-808 Thanks Byron! I'll look for your profile on matador. Drop a line when you have everything set up. Thanks Byron! I’ll look for your profile on matador. Drop a line when you have everything set up.

]]> By: Byron Gaudette http://thetravelersnotebook.com/how-to/how-to-get-and-keep-getting-paid-online-travel-writing-gigs/comment-page-1/#comment-801 Byron Gaudette Fri, 28 Mar 2008 07:30:08 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/how-to/how-to-get-and-keep-getting-paid-online-travel-writing-gigs#comment-801 Thanks for the great advice David! I'll definitely keep this one for future reference. Oh by the way, I just signed up an account on Matador, seems like a cool place! Peace. Thanks for the great advice David! I’ll definitely keep this one for future reference. Oh by the way, I just signed up an account on Matador, seems like a cool place! Peace.

]]> By: N. Chrystine Olson http://thetravelersnotebook.com/how-to/how-to-get-and-keep-getting-paid-online-travel-writing-gigs/comment-page-1/#comment-781 N. Chrystine Olson Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:52:54 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/how-to/how-to-get-and-keep-getting-paid-online-travel-writing-gigs#comment-781 It's a big, bright beautiful world out there...all connected to the Internet. Great advice David. This story is bookmarked. It’s a big, bright beautiful world out there…all connected to the Internet. Great advice David. This story is bookmarked.

]]> By: Julia Rosien http://thetravelersnotebook.com/how-to/how-to-get-and-keep-getting-paid-online-travel-writing-gigs/comment-page-1/#comment-319 Julia Rosien Thu, 03 Jan 2008 17:43:08 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/how-to/how-to-get-and-keep-getting-paid-online-travel-writing-gigs#comment-319 Great post! It all comes down to research. Know your market, know the editor, know the readers. Once you get those down, it can be all gravy. I like your idea about thinking long term and doing what Eva suggested - sending freebie tips. Lawyers do pro-bono work, so do doctors and just about every profession under the sun. But we writers get our knickers in a knot as soon as someone suggest we write something for free. Gasp, give away our miraculous writing for free! And of course, you finished off beautifully. Be yourself because no one can do it better than you. Great post!

It all comes down to research. Know your market, know the editor, know the readers. Once you get those down, it can be all gravy.

I like your idea about thinking long term and doing what Eva suggested – sending freebie tips. Lawyers do pro-bono work, so do doctors and just about every profession under the sun. But we writers get our knickers in a knot as soon as someone suggest we write something for free. Gasp, give away our miraculous writing for free!

And of course, you finished off beautifully. Be yourself because no one can do it better than you.

]]> By: Lola Akinmade http://thetravelersnotebook.com/how-to/how-to-get-and-keep-getting-paid-online-travel-writing-gigs/comment-page-1/#comment-201 Lola Akinmade Sun, 16 Dec 2007 00:25:43 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/how-to/how-to-get-and-keep-getting-paid-online-travel-writing-gigs#comment-201 Thanks for posting this David! Great advice I'll definitely be referring back to at least once a month to keep me on track. #10 particularly resonates with me especially since we all navigate, travel, and experience the world so differently. The key is to always remember this fact. PS: welcome back to the states. Thanks for posting this David! Great advice I’ll definitely be referring back to at least once a month to keep me on track.

#10 particularly resonates with me especially since we all navigate, travel, and experience the world so differently. The key is to always remember this fact.

PS: welcome back to the states.

]]> By: Craig http://thetravelersnotebook.com/how-to/how-to-get-and-keep-getting-paid-online-travel-writing-gigs/comment-page-1/#comment-200 Craig Sat, 15 Dec 2007 20:20:00 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/how-to/how-to-get-and-keep-getting-paid-online-travel-writing-gigs#comment-200 Indeed, a useful resource for people trying to start an online travel writing career. Thanks. The real question is how to improve the quality of wine one can afford whilst sitting in paradise writing. Indeed, a useful resource for people trying to start an online travel writing career. Thanks.

The real question is how to improve the quality of wine one can afford whilst sitting in paradise writing.

]]> By: Eva http://thetravelersnotebook.com/how-to/how-to-get-and-keep-getting-paid-online-travel-writing-gigs/comment-page-1/#comment-197 Eva Sat, 15 Dec 2007 14:50:51 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/how-to/how-to-get-and-keep-getting-paid-online-travel-writing-gigs#comment-197 Hey David, great post! Some good reminders and some stuff I'd never thought of, too... (I've definitely played the "I suck with computers" card - oops!) I don't think #2 can be said too often. Particularly with blogging, where along with a particular theme or content, a lot of blogs (worldhum.com and jaunted.com are good examples) cultivate a particular voice. A lot of blogs also have tips@ email addresses posted - if you can send in a good tip or three as you're getting to know the site, you'll show the editors that you know exactly what they're looking for. Hey David, great post! Some good reminders and some stuff I’d never thought of, too… (I’ve definitely played the “I suck with computers” card – oops!)

I don’t think #2 can be said too often. Particularly with blogging, where along with a particular theme or content, a lot of blogs (worldhum.com and jaunted.com are good examples) cultivate a particular voice. A lot of blogs also have tips@ email addresses posted – if you can send in a good tip or three as you’re getting to know the site, you’ll show the editors that you know exactly what they’re looking for.

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