The Human Tripod
This week’s tip is about holding your camera. This may sound ridiculously simple and you might be wondering why on earth I would choose it as a subject for discussion. But the truth is: The way you hold your camera can make or break your shots. Camera shake can ruin an otherwise perfect photograph. And…
How to Write About a Popular Destination
Editors love articles about the world’s most popular tourist spots — Orlando, Paris, San Diego, San Francisco, New York among them — because they are a sure bet when it comes to attracting readers. But even though there’s an extremely large market for articles about popular destinations, the secret to selling them lies in coming…
FEATURED PUBLICATION: The Christian Science Monitor
AN OPPORTUNITY TO GET PUBLISHED IN A NATIONAL DAILY NEWSPAPER By Roberta Beach Jacobson, in Karpathos, Greece The Christian Science Monitor is a national daily independent newspaper, published in Boston. Approaching a national daily newspaper to publish your articles may seem like a bold step… but CSM has a section called Home Forum, which is…
Why You Don’t Have to Buy Our Programs or Attend Our Workshops
Today: *** Why You Don’t Have to Buy Our Programs or Attend Our Workshops *** Success Story Contest: Win a Trip to Florida this Winter *** Practical Writing Prompt of the Week: Hands-On Adventures *** Reader Feedback: Thank You for Providing Us with the Tools to Help Our Dreams Come True Dear Reader, One of…
FEATURED PUBLICATION: GiftedTravel
INTERACTIVE AND EDUCATIONAL: WHERE TO PITCH FAMILY-FRIENDLY DESTINATIONS By Roberta Beach Jacobson, in Karpathos, Greece GiftedTravel.com is a brand-new webzine project in need of entertaining travel articles of 400 to 800 words. More specifically, the GiftedTravel.com editors are looking for educational destination pieces about places families would enjoy. Query editor Shannon Hurst Lane (queries@giftedtravel.com) and…
Last-Minute Gift Ideas For The Traveler
Today: *** Last Minute Gift Ideas for the Traveler… Writer…Photographer… and Reader *** Practical Writing Prompts of the Week: Write about How Other Cultures Celebrate Holidays and Life Passages, or Your Own Family Reunions *** Reader Feedback: What to Charge for Your Article Dear Reader, Christmas shopping was particularly hard for me this year. Normally,…
FEATURED PUBLICATION: 5280 Magazine
WRITE SHORT ARTICLES FOR THE MILE-HIGH MARKET By Roberta Beach Jacobson for The Right Way to Travel Denver, Colorado has a spunky monthly publication filled with freelance contributions. Started in 1993, the magazine was named after the elevation of the mile-high city itself – hence, 5280. When you’re sending a query to 5280 for a…
Backlighting: When It Makes Sense and How to Do It Well
Backlighting can add drama, depth, and interest to your photos. But, as with most things, there are times when it makes sense and times when you should avoid it. It all depends on your image and what you’re trying to achieve with it. A couple weeks ago, I wrote an article titled: The Perfect Holiday…
Fried Underpants and Other Treats at a Farm Stay in Switzerland
After an exhausting tour through Europe, I couldn’t wait to reach Switzerland, the perfect refuge for my travel-weary bones. My return flight home from Zurich was two weeks away, and visions of tranquil pastures, alpine lakes, and creamy chocolates danced in my head …
FEATURED PUBLICATION: The Traveler
A PAYING ONLINE MARKET IDEAL FOR NEW WRITERS COLLECTING CLIPS By Wendy VanHatten, for The Right Way to Travel At TouristTravel.com, you’ll find The Traveler, that site’s monthly e-letter, which has been around since 1999 and is a great online travel resource. Tom Schueneman, the owner, editor, and publisher, is also a freelance travel writer…
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