Sharpen travel writing skills

Chapter 4 discusses reporting and writing skills. Julie Schwietert, of the Matador network, offers advice on how to become a serious travel writer. The majority of her advice is reflected in the text however she has these few tips to add:

  • Learn when to break the writing rules you’ve been taught
  • get a writing partner
  • prepare for rejection
  • invest in yourself
  • develop other relevant skills
  • learn how to use an anecdote
  • there is no such thing as objectivity

Adhering to Schwietert’s advice is a sure way to sharpen the necessary tools to become a serious and effective travel writer.