A little more than a year ago, in setting out on this travel-writing journey, I stumbled upon Great Escape Publishing in a web search, enrolled in their travel-writing course, and never looked back. I have been published somewhere around 15 times, and that’s important to know, because I don’t think any of this would have […]
A big thanks to everyone who took the time to fill out this survey. A whopping 30% of the people who responded said they’re here for a side income or income replacement. 22.8% said they want more freedom to work from home or simply be their own boss. And 16% said they’re here to see […]
In looking through the survey responses we’ve received so far, it seems “lack of time” and “overwhelm” are affecting about 60% of our community. Procrastination and lack of confidence are right up there, too, among the top reasons our members haven’t reached their goals. So today, I’ll point you to the same resource a friend […]
“Writing local feels comfortable—like a talk with a good friend, and it’s always fun to come home.” –Theresa St. John Host Jody Mayberry talks with Theresa St. John, a travel writer and photographer who has built an impressive resume since attending our Ultimate Travel Writers Workshop a few years ago When Theresa first started her […]
As a young, part-time travel writer juggling a small family farm, my husband’s business, and my own career, efficient time management remains crucial. I need to save as much time as possible when taking articles from conception to completion. After I began writing for multiple media outlets, I quickly discovered a few tricks to help […]
When I decided to reinvent myself and start a second career in life, my goal was to work part-time while satisfying my wanderlust. I love traveling and wanted to earn money while seeing the world. Great Escape’s travel writing course was a perfect fit for me. I soon learned that researching and pitching stories was […]
Travel writing literally saved my life. Almost three years ago, I found my youngest son dead. He had been ill, but his untimely passing was unexpected and it shook me to my core. I couldn’t comprehend life without his presence. The tears were endless, and I moved through the motions of daily life while barely […]
Have you ever had a project that should have taken you a couple of hours, yet it consumed your entire workday? It’s the opposite of working smarter not harder, and it’s something that happened to me often when I first started my travel-writing career. Here’s the thing: as travel writers, we can go to some […]
My niece, Moriah, is a dancer… a very good dancer. She is classically trained and has danced the major ballets. She’s also very skilled at jazz, hip hop, and ballroom styles. In addition, she is a sought-after choreographer and teacher. She is truly gifted in dance. But there are many roles that come up that […]
My first thought upon walking into the conference that morning in 2014 was, “I’ve wasted my time.” The rest of the attendees—25 to 30 years older than me—were preparing to retire… or had already retired and were looking to occupy their newly-acquired free time with more travel and swanky perks. I was about to turn […]
