A complete introduction to the craft of travel writing, explaining to unpublished writers how to identify suitable markets for their work and persuade editors to take a chance on them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