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Joe Yogerst

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San Diego, CA, The United States

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Historical Fiction, Mystery, Travel

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During three decades as an editor, writer, photographer and speaker, Joe Yogerst has lived and worked in Asia, Africa, Europe, and North America. His writing has appeared in Conde Nast Traveler, CNN Travel, Islands magazine, the International Herald Tribune in Paris, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Examiner, and 37 National Geographic books including the best-selling "50 States, 5000 Ideas." His latest National Geographic book — "100 Drives, 5000 Ideas" — was published in March 2020. His next project is a special issue of National Geographic magazine on Yosemite National Park, which hits newsstands this June. Yogerst wrote and hosted a new National Geographic/Great Courses video series on America's state parks. He also wri ...more

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Joe Yogerst After a lifetime of writing (I started at the age of 14) I rarely experience writer's block anymore. But when I do, I fall back on two solutions that …moreAfter a lifetime of writing (I started at the age of 14) I rarely experience writer's block anymore. But when I do, I fall back on two solutions that usually work. My first response is skipping ahead to what comes next -- after the section of a book or article that I'm struggling with -- and see if that writing comes easier. It normally does. And eventually I circle back around to that part that was giving me trouble. If that doesn't work, then I make like Edison or Einstein and take a short nap before resuming the brain work. (less)

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Joe Yogerst You need to have a certain level of talent, for sure. But I have long believed that determination is the key to success in writing and any other creat…moreYou need to have a certain level of talent, for sure. But I have long believed that determination is the key to success in writing and any other creative endeavor. And this probably goes without saying, but you also need to dive into real life -- exploits, experiences and adventures beyond your desk or office that stoke your imagination and creativity. (less)

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Average rating: 3.7 · 1,570 ratings · 235 reviews · 41 distinct works • Similar authors

	50 States, 5,000 Ideas: Where to Go, When to Go, What to See, What to Do 3.98 avg rating — 939 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	100 Drives, 5,000 Ideas: Where to Go, When to Go, What to Do, What to See 3.98 avg rating — 135 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Nemesis: A Novel of Old California 3.89 avg rating — 64 ratings — published 2018 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	National Geographic. Around the World in 125 Years. Africa by Joe Yogerst (Goodreads Author), Reuel Golden (Editor) 4.55 avg rating — 11 ratings — published 2018 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Wonders of America's State Parks 3.60 avg rating — 10 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Basher History: National Parks: Where the Wild Things Are! by Joe Yogerst (Goodreads Author), Simon Basher (Illustrations) 3.25 avg rating — 4 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Great American Eating Experiences: Local Specialties, Favorite Restaurants, Food Festivals, Diners, Roadside Stands, and More 3.67 avg rating — 3 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Yosemite: Through the Backcountry and Beyond really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2020	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Caribbean Chic by Joe Yogerst (Goodreads Author), Richard Nichols, Kerry O'Neill liked it 3.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2007 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Where the Locals Go: More Than 300 Places Around the World to Eat, Play, Shop, Celebrate, and Relax it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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