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This comprehensive distant learning course covers all of the elements essential to professional travel writing, from great storytelling to utilizing social media.

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The benefits of belonging to a travel writers organization are many fold, including networking with fellow writers and being aware of what is happening in the craft.

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Being paid to travel sounds like a dream come true. But what is the reality? Established travel writer Steve Korver talks to Cecily Layzell about how to get started.

Travel websites are a money-making business opportunity for the would-be travel writer or travel agent whether dealing with luxury, student, discount or other travel.

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I have an old travel writing pal who has vast experience of tramping round obscure and forgotten places and writing about them.

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2007 edition is a must read for both aspiring and veteran travel writers. Contributors include Jonathan Stern, George Saunders and David Halberstam.

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