Travel Writer
The Job
- Travel writers compose travel-related features that appear in books, magazines or literary journals.
- These writers range from aspiring and published authors to adventurous travellers who believe their interesting stories could make great reading.
- Travel writers work as freelancers or for travel guide publishers
Skills
- Travel writers must be able to express their ideas clearly and logically and should love to write.
- It helps to be independent, creative, curious and knowledgeable.
- Travel writing can involve both travelling under challenging circumstances and writing under deadline; these writers must be able to handle pressure.
Education
- There are no education requirements, however, most writing jobs require a college degree.
- Degrees in communications, journalism and English may provide the best training.
Outlook
- The number of jobs for writers and editors is expected to increase over the next several years.
Further Information
British Guild of Travel writers http://www.bgtw.metronet.co.uk/
Gapyear.com http://www.gapyear.com/advice/becoming_a_travel_writer.html
