Talking Travel Writing

Share this post

The story behind the story: Sarah Gillespie joins a group press trip to the Philippines

travelwriting.substack.com

The story behind the story: Sarah Gillespie joins a group press trip to the Philippines

Find out how many pitches she sent to secure her spot

Mar 14, 2023
∙ Paid
2
Share
Share this post

The story behind the story: Sarah Gillespie joins a group press trip to the Philippines

travelwriting.substack.com

Receiving a group press trip invite in your inbox, for me at least, inspires two strong emotions. There’s the obvious delight at being invited on a (mostly) all-expenses paid trip to a destination, which is chased by the anxiety of somehow persuading an editor — and quickly — to commission an idea so you can secure your place.

If this sounds like you, …

This post is for paid subscribers

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in
© 2023 Lottie Gross & Steph Dyson
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start WritingGet the app
Substack is the home for great writing