Great Escape Radio Episode 108: Fake is out
“Authenticity over everything.”—Anonymous In this episode, host Jody Mayberry talks with Breakfast Stock Club Creator, Bonnie Caton. When Jody last spoke with Bonnie she was in Buenos Aires. You can listen to her last podcast episode here. Since then she’s backpacked through the Andes in Patagonia and spent a month in Bali. Now she’s back…
The Top 3 Blogging Perks For Travel Bloggers
Since I started blogging, I’ve discovered there are many benefits to the craft. Some blogging perks are tangible, and others less so, but all are valuable. If you’re just starting out as a blogger or thinking about giving it a try, here are a few of my favorite benefits of being a blogger. 1. Press…
3 Ways New Writers Can Find Writing Opportunities
I’m a “reformed accountant turned travel writer.” As I travel the world, I write about my passions—boating, food and wine, history, and culture. (I don’t have a journalism degree, by the way. I didn’t need one to find success in this field.) In fact, travel writing is just one thing I do. Today, I’m also…
The Benefits Of Blogging: 5 Reasons To Start Now
Travel writing is a rewarding career. Breaking into the field, however, can take time. The benefits of blogging are many. Not only does it prepare you for travel writing, it also helps you get a foot in the door of the publishing world. Years ago, blogs were like online diaries. Bloggers would spew their…
4 Ways To Beat Writer’s Block And Get Back To Work
The cursor flashes judgmentally on the blank page. I stare at the ceiling and gaze out the window. My hands hover over the keyboard. Nothing happens. I can’t type a word. I use my best stall tactics. Another cup of tea… an email check every 15 minutes… a catch-up on social media… phone calls… laundry……
How To Get Started Blogging About Your Hometown
An often-repeated piece of advice for writers is to write what you know. It’s repeated for good reason—and it applies especially to travel writers and bloggers. While it’s exciting to jet around the globe and discover new places, the easiest place to start is in your own backyard. Writing or blogging about your hometown will…
Great Escape Radio Episode 107: Travel writing on the side
“I had nothing to lose, so I answered the call and landed a fulltime writing gig!”—Jessica Pickett Host Jody Mayberry and Director, Lori Allen, introduce us to Jessica Pickett. When Jessica came to our Ultimate Travel Writer’s Workshop in 2014, she didn’t see herself having much in common with other attendees because she was working…
Sell Photos Taken In Your Kitchen!
One of the best parts about stock photography and selling your photos is that you can incorporate it into your daily life. In fact, Breakfast Stock Club reader Rosanne Tackaberry found a way to make hundreds of dollars in stock photo sales… simply by opening her refrigerator and getting creative. Through this experience, she’s learned…
How Travel Blogging Is A Great Start For New Writers
When I agreed to become a regular contributor for a local regional blog, as well as the blog for my Convention and Visitors Bureau, I had no idea how much these travel blogging assignments would hone and cultivate my writing skills. Looking back, it’s probably one of the most influential assignments I’ve ever accepted as…
How Travel Writing Helped Me Make Money Overseas
2014 was an extraordinary year for me. Not only did I quit my six-figure job, but I also sold everything and moved to Colombia, South America with my husband. Adventurous? Maybe. Crazy? Not in the least. I called it my leap of faith. A major life change in my 40s was a bit risky, but…
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