Travel Writing: The Insider's Guide (Hale Expert Guides)

A complete introduction to the craft of travel writing, explaining to unpublished writers how to identify suitable markets for their work and persuade editors to take a chance on them

Asking the all-important question, What is travel writing?, this handy guide analyzes aspiring travel writers' different genre options and explores ways to come up with great ideas and pitch them successfully. There is a strong emphasis on dissecting the technical aspects of creating fresh and vivid prose, including the art of writing attention-grabbing openings, compelling descriptions, and authentic quotes. The book assesses how novices can make travel writing pay, and delves into the brave new world of blogging. This guide contains fascinating interviews with acclaimed travel writing figures. By appraising extracts from the works of such renowned writers as Gerald Durrell, Peter Matthiessen, and Redmond O’Hanlon, as well features from key publications such as Lonely Planet and National Geographic Traveller magazines, the book illustrates exactly what makes memorable writing, and what doesn't.

James Fair has been a journalist, travel writer, and commissioning editor for nearly 15 years. He is the travel editor of BBC Wildlife Magazine.