Freelance Travel Writing Jobs
Learn how to become a freelance travel writer. Make money traveling the world.
Freelance travel writers needed for travel writers jobs allow you to write abroad. Many job boards show that writers and english translators are needed.
One thing that I have noticed is good for beginners is to get information regarding writers guidelines for travel magazines, writing contests and joining job boards.
Create a resume for yourself and set up a profile at many of the independent contractor websites. The popularity of becoming a travel writer is the opportunity to get paid to travel the globe, stay in luxury hotels and experience a variety of foods, restaurants, and shopping.
Start your own travel blog
Setting up a blog is a good way to communicate with your readers, plus you can share photos of the destinations along with giving a birds eye view of what it is like to live in that part of the world, even if it is just for vacation.
Most travel writing jobs have transitioned from magazine and newspapers to online publications. So if you want to get your feet wet then look for travel blogs.
These are a great place to find blog owners who need content for their site. Many will pay you for your services.
How to find travel blogs for writing gigs
directoryofhotels.com/company/writers-wanted.asp
writtenroad.com/2008-10/freelance-travel-writers-wanted-to-cover-15-european-cities-for-gps-products.html
Here is an example of a job posting found on craigslist
This ad was looking for someone to provide content for their newsletter on Chinese SICHUAN food and travel in Chengdu and Sichuan province of China, they wanted a writer who loves to eat or cook.
so they required that the written articles be 400 words, on topics to do with SICHUAN Chinese cuisine. Along with 2 to 3 photos illustrating the article.
In exchange for your writing they are offering that your articles be included in a worldwide newsletter on topics of your choosing for $25 USD per article plus $10 for each picture.
If you wanted to apply they require submissions of your writing samples along with a resume. Their audience base is foodies and travelers.
Guidelines for looking for freelance writing jobs online
Rrmember that there are many people who are trying to make a profit off you. They see that you are searching for writing jobs or writing gigs and many will ask you for a fee, or they will charge you for a list of writing jobs. so make sure to do your research and do not pay for a job.
Legitimate jobs will pay you, so beware of online writing job scams.
Craigslist sometimes falls into that category with postings asking for samples of your work or they just want to build a list of people to later try and get you to buy an affiliate product or digital product.
So when you start getting hired to write for a company, make sure you understand the terms and conditions of the agreement.
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January 18th, 2011 at 2:45 pm
nice share, thanks
January 18th, 2011 at 2:49 pm
Great post. Travel writing would be interesting especially if the company you were writing for paid for your trip!
January 18th, 2011 at 2:52 pm
nice tips
January 18th, 2011 at 2:52 pm
Thanks.
January 18th, 2011 at 3:29 pm
Great share! See you around!
January 18th, 2011 at 3:33 pm
It sounds like my dream job: traveling, taking pic and writing. What can be better?
January 18th, 2011 at 3:38 pm
It sounds like my dream job: traveling, taking pic and writing. What can be better?
January 18th, 2011 at 3:45 pm
I guess these jobs are difficult to come by
January 18th, 2011 at 4:05 pm
actually the need for travel writers are increasing due to the travel and leisure business, blogs need posts to fill their sites so they can advertise hotels and vacation packages
January 18th, 2011 at 4:15 pm
Nice share. I like this post
January 18th, 2011 at 4:22 pm
Travel writing sounds like a very interesting freelance job. Not all play, obviously. I’m sure it is a lot of work, but can be done with determination. Good share.
January 18th, 2011 at 5:23 pm
Another very useful post for fellow writers. Keep it up.
January 18th, 2011 at 6:21 pm
Very useful post. Thank you.
January 18th, 2011 at 7:11 pm
Nice job, i like this post
January 18th, 2011 at 10:39 pm
Sounds like a glamorous way to live.
January 19th, 2011 at 12:47 am
A good share, I will try to try my hand in freelancing jobs.
January 19th, 2011 at 1:37 am
good tips
January 19th, 2011 at 9:05 am
good article
January 19th, 2011 at 12:38 pm
RA…some great information and advice included in this submission…thanks for researching and sharing…I have voted that I like this submission…you do a great job of educating your many readers…I don’t always get a chance to say that…thanks and take care
January 23rd, 2011 at 1:23 am
Great article,.nice sharing…and interesting.:))