This is an episode of Inside Travel Writing that I was reluctant to record - it's all about AI.

But actually, I realised I have a lot to say 😅

In this episode I'm sharing my honest thoughts about AI and travel writing, including:

• The real reason why I think travel writers are using AI
• The general 'vibe' from publications and editors about AI
• Why I don't think it matters if editors have AI detectors or not
• One question that I think is really helpful to ask yourself about your travel writing and AI usage
• The ultimate advantage when it comes to travel writing

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Happy writing + travelling! - Lindy

As much as some of us may like to be full-time travel writers, for most of us, it's just not practical.

But the good news is that you could travel one weekend every two months (or barely travel at all right now) and still be building a genuine travel writing career.

In this episode, I'm sharing how to make part time travel writing work for you - including the story of the pitch that taught me the hard way what NOT to pitch and the initial travel story that actually got me published when I was a very very part-time writer.

In this episode:

• Why "I don't travel enough" is not a travel problem (I'll explain!)
• The pitches I sent early in my career and why they went nowhere
• A new story spin I recently sold to a glossy travel mag that I meant I didn't have to travel - at all
• How to turn a handful of small, ordinary things into one strong pitch
• Why your niche knowledge is a real advantage over full-time travellers

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Happy writing + travelling! - Lindy

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For more resources, visit www.thefreelancersyear.com

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Happy writing + travelling! - Lindy

You've got a story. You've done the research. You've even downloaded the submission guidelines. So why does finding the right home for your pitch still feel like throwing darts in the dark?

In this episode, I'm digging into the single biggest mistake I see travel writers make when it comes to matching a story to a publication.

In this episode:

• Why downloading guidelines and skimming a website for an hour isn't enough
• The real difference between how print and online sections work - and why that trips so many writers up
• How to read a publication like a map
• My cheat sheet system for staying familiar with the outlets I pitch
• Why you only need 4-6 publications to build a real pitching strategy (not 300)
• What to do when a publication has no submission guidelines at all

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Happy writing + travelling! - Lindy

Love the show? Share it with a fellow writer or leave a review!

For more resources, visit www.thefreelancersyear.com

Let's connect! Come say hi on Instagram: @thefreelancersyear

Happy writing + travelling! - Lindy