Want to be a Travel Writer / Part 2

HOW DO YOU DO IT?

KEEP GOING AND FOLLOW THE RAINBOW

Work sent, pictures sent

How long do you wait?

At least 2 or 3 weeks before you chase up politely

OOPS

 'No thank you', no reason given?

Put your work aside for 2 or 3 days then look at it again

Be honest, did it fit 100% or maybe not quite?

Learn as you go and the future will be bright
Now remember the other markets you had in mind? Try again, one at a time

WOW..

It's a 'yes'

If any changes are needed, don't argue, just do it

Then when all is ok, you may ask about 'usual' rates

Modest for a first piece but if they really like your work, may offer more next time round.

FOOT IN THE DOOR?

Brilliant, keep moving

Offer new ideas as soon as your work is published or even sooner if that takes a long time.

Meanwhile check new ideas, new markets and have several queries/features out at the same time 

The harder you work, the luckier you'll get

ANYTHING ELSE?

Blog or print, read lots of travel and learn from others

Join any relevant associations, attend travel shows and network as much as possible

Ask tourist boards and operators to put your name on their lists for any new information

Work on your profile, have a website and link everything you do to social media.

Flying High

Be a Travel Writer