How to be a Travel Writer, Lonely Planet (4th ed. July 17)

Bursting with invaluable advice, this inspiring and practical guide, fully revised and updated in this new edition, is a must for anyone who yearns to write about travel, whether you aspire to make your living from it or simply enjoy jotting in a journal for posterity. You don't have to make money to profit from travel writing; sometimes the richest rewards are in the currency of experience. How to be a Travel Writer reveals the varied possibilities that travel writing offers, and inspires all travellers to take advantage of those opportunities. That's where the journey begins; where it takes you is up to you. Let legendary travel writer Don George show you the way with his invaluable tips on: - The secrets of crafting a great travel story - How to conduct pre-trip and on-the-road research - Effective interviewing techniques - How to get your name in print (and money in your bank account) - Quirks of writing for newspapers, magazines, online and books - Extensive listings of writers' resources & industry organisations - Interviews with established writers, editors and agents