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Blanc Horizon » Archive du blog » Sélection de janvier — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 13:07:26 +0000

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By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:19:49 +0000

Great tips…#12 and #14 are essential. I do write about other topics besides travel writing. Of course, I must have a “passion” for what I’m writing…I carry a pen and small notebook with me. I never know when inspiration will strike…

By: brian from nodebtworldtravel.com

brian from nodebtworldtravel.com — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 02:15:02 +0000

#1 is so true. Have you been talking with a person and you want to scream at them, “Get to the point!” Same thing in writing. We have short attention spans and if the article isn’t compelling or useful, it will be skipped.

By: Olivia Giovetti

Olivia Giovetti — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 07:32:59 +0000

“shut down the Wii”
Oh, but that’s how I get through writer’s block! And then probably give myself a relapse after I realize how I can improve my Wii-tennis serve.

Incidentally, where in Rhode Island are you from?? I was raised in Cumberland (and just came back from there and Pawtucket where I spent the holidays). Small world!

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Stop Writing Crap! » Blog Archive » Be a better travel writer — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 01:07:55 +0000

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BNT’s Best of the Week 11/16/07 — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 16:59:27 +0000

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By: Traveling Mel

Traveling Mel — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 04:12:13 +0000

I’d also add that you should put yourself in unusual or interesting situations when you travel so you have something to write about.

Of course, interesting things (and people) can show up anywhere, but it doesn’t hurt to push the envelope a little.

By: lissie

lissie — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 07:05:54 +0000

Thanks for these, very helpful. Its interesting that writing for the new medium, internet, seems to have exactly the same principles as I was taught back at uni a hundred years ago. I think the wonderful thing is that amateurs such as myself actually have the chance of getting feedback from readers immediately rather than having to go through the whole submit/reject cycle with publishers first. Yes it makes it harder to stand out in the crowd but at least someone sees you!

By: Lea "LIP" Woodward

Lea "LIP" Woodward — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 14:18:02 +0000

Nice tips, Mike. Some of the things that I find help me are:

1) Loosely outline and follow a structure for each piece I write. That way, I’m not tempted to ramble off track and make sure I have a point that I’m making for each section.

2) I always read back my pieces with the question “what’s in it for me?” in mind…that is, to remind myself that I need to provide something to the reader (entertainment, useful info etc.)

And my secret weapon in writing is…using “dark room” to write on my laptop – it removes all on-screen distractions and gives me a blank space to focus on!