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We are constantly receiving amazing submissions to the magazine. Sometimes a piece doesn’t work because it doesn’t fit the theme, it’s too long, too short, not specific enough, or the writing needs some polishing. Some people are natural writers–they have a feel for the rhythm and flow of language, a gift for description, and a knack for storytelling. But I firmly believe you do not have to be a natural writer to be a good writer. Writing is a skill that can be taught, and how to be a travel writer is one of those skills. As a university writing teacher, I preach this almost everyday.
If you like travel writing, you might want to know how to be a travel writer…
If you read Odyssa Magazine, then you love travel storytelling. We strive to publish pieces that give readers a sense of place, a unique perspective, and a singular moment of truth in travel. Anyone who travels with purpose is capable of sending these sorts of reports from the field, with the right training. I have considered creating this training myself. As a writing teacher, a longtime editor, and a voracious reader and writer, I have something to contribute in this area. But I can’t do it better than Matt Kepnes, better known as Nomadic Matt, and you can, too, with Superstar Blogging.
Matt has created an online school, called Superstar Blogging, that focuses on travel related education. His course “How to Become a Travel Writer” is required for anyone who aspires to have their travel writing published. Even if you are not interested in being a full-time writer or a full-time travel writer, how Matt teaches writing will help improve your skills exponentially. He partners with David Farley, who writes for The New York Times, National Geographic Traveler, AFAR, and other revered travel writing outlets, in addition to being a writing teacher at Columbia and NYU.
And it’s extremely affordable.
I love the interviews Matt has in the course–you’re getting tips from top travel writers and editors. I can’t say enough good things about this course. If you have any interest in how to be a travel writer, go check it out.
From the Superstar Blogging site:
Superstar Blogging was created by travel blogging expert Nomadic Matt to help you achieve your travel business dreams. Matt has teamed up with expert travel writers, photographers, and videographers who will teach you the skills, techniques, and strategies to break into the travel industry.
The in-depth video courses include webinars, tutorials, case studies, and interviews to help make your blog a success and how to be a travel writer. Reasons to get a course:
- Instructor feedback to guide you in the right direction
- Proven methods to use so you don’t have to make the same mistakes
- Lifetime access so you can go at your pace
- Learn from anywhere in the world
- Expert guidance from the most successful travel professionals
- Real-world assignments to keep you motivated
- No Risk, 30 Day 100%, Money Back Guarantee
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