Archive - Talking Travel Writing

November 2024

Four pitches that did and didn't land

We share examples of successful, and not-so-successful, pitches

Nov 26

Oops, we messed up...How do you get multiple commissions from one trip? ‍✈️

It's essential for making money, but a bit of a mission on the mind. Here's Lottie's tips.

Nov 20

How do you get multiple commissions from one trip? ‍✈️

It's essential for making money, but a bit of a mission on the mind. Here's Lottie's tips.

Nov 12

Editor's perspective: How to get your pitches read quicker

Commissioning editor and freelancer Meera Dattani has some advice

Nov 12

The key to landing a pitch | Xmas party invite | Online course re-opening

We're delving into pitching this month. Here's some musings from Lottie.

Nov 5

October 2024

Joris Lechêne: how can we avoid the tourist gaze?

A little advice from an Instagrammer with a difference...

Oct 29

Passport privilege: the realities of being a Palestinian travel writer

Lama Obeid got her dream job. But it came at a price...

Oct 22

Do Black writers get stuck in a race rut?

Georgina Lawton tells us how she branched out beyond writing about her race

Oct 15

Writers of colour don’t experience press trips the same way

Faima Bakar tells us about her experiences

Oct 8

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