How Becoming A Travel Writer Has Changed My Life
I never cared for the expression: “Milk it for all it’s worth.” I thought it was a cringe-worthy saying that sounded selfish—even rude. However, after some big transitions in my life, I began to interpret those words in a different, more meaningful way… and it’s completely changed the way I experience life… Before becoming a…
Great Escape Radio: Episode 127: Solo Travel
“The man who goes alone can start today, but he who travels with another must wait till that other is ready.” — Henry David Thoreau Host, Jody Maberry brings humanitarian photographer and filmmaker, Joe Sindorf back to the show along with a mystery guest…Joe’s favorite friend in the entire world…his wife, Kathy Sindorf. Kathy teaches…
Finding The Confidence To Become A Published Writer
At 12 years old, I pictured myself as a published writer, pushing through adoring fans at book signings and appearing on TV shows, sharing my wisdom with young Chuck Warren wannabes. Then, I spent the next four decades doing absolutely nothing to accomplish that goal. I did write a lot. However, I never dared to…
6 Reasons I Love My Alternative Retirement
When I first retired from teaching public school music, I relished days filled by long lunches with friends, afternoons spent leisurely reading Southern Living while sipping sweet tea, then preparing a nice dinner for my Silver Fox (a.k.a. my husband of 47 years). But after a while, a restlessness crept in… and I knew I…
Choose A Writing Niche And Get Paid To Have Fun
Before I became a travel writer at the Ultimate Travel Writer’s Workshop, my 9-to-5 existence involved working as a corporate recruiter in the architecture and engineering fields. That meant spending the bulk of my day reviewing resumes and discussing job descriptions with engineering managers. Prior to my business card reading “travel writer,” my sexiest day…
Free To Travel The World And Get Paid
There it was. In my hand, staring back at me. The notification from the California State Board of Registered Nursing—it was time to renew my license. Something I’d been doing for 34 years. I’d always make sure I had all my ducks in a row with the required continuing education units. But, did I really…
Great Escape Radio: Episode 126: Creating customized tours
“Travel is like a giant blank canvas, and the painting on that canvas is only limited by one’s imagination.” –Ross Morley Host, Jody Maberry and Director, Lori Allen introduce us to Kevin Wenning. “Out of all of the get paid to travel opportunities we publish at Great Escape Publishing, I REALLY love our tour program,”…
When To Use The Dehaze Tool In Lightroom
There’s a dizzying array of tools and sliders in Lightroom that can transform photographs from mundane to magnificent, and I want to share one of my favorites… a simple trick that I use on almost every photograph that I process. It’s called the dehaze tool. When first introduced, it was relegated to the bottom of…
How To Fix A Bad Photo (And Sell It)
That’s it, I’m moving to France! Sigh—not really. I do love Oregon, after all… But after scouting for an upcoming workshop during the lavender bloom in Provence, I can’t wait to go back. The smells. The sounds. The scenic drives and the food… you can never get enough French food!! (Note: Look for us to announce…
The biggest mistake of my photography career
Most photographers will NEVER admit their mistakes, let alone broadcast them. However, I’m shameless when it comes to confessing mine if it means saving someone else time and headaches. My mistake? Thinking all photo-editing programs are created equal! As a professional photographer, editing my photos is a necessary step to make them stand out and…
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