Writing About Travel

by Morag Campbell (Author)

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  Paperback
  1989

  $3.29

  Morag Campbell's guide for the would-be travel writer includes historical references, notes on research, methods for meeting the requirements of guidebooks, newspapers and magazines, specialist and overseas markets. For many years editor of the Diners Club magazine, Signature , Morag Campbell is well aware of the importance of bringing destinations to life on the page. She herself has travelled the world from Turin to Tokyo, New York to New Delhi, and has contributed to numerous publications ranging from in-flight magazines to national newspapers.

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  Paperback
  1995

  $3.29

  The author of this book explains that writing about travel, thought of as an ideal job, is not an impossible dream. Getting started is the most difficult task, and she offers advice on this as well as what travel editors want, and whether to submit photographs with travel articles. The book covers what to look for and what to avoid. It describes what the different requirements are for writing for guidebooks, newspapers, magazines, specialist markets and overseas markets. It also includes many examples of published travel writing.