Travel Writing : A Guide to Research, Writing and Selling

by L. Peat O'Neil

Professional reporter O'Neil teaches how to craft engaging travel articles and essays by using a travel journal and viewing experiences with a writer's eye.

Genres: Writing, Travel, Nonfiction, Reference

256 pages, Paperback

First published March 15, 2006

Reviews

[L. O'Neil]

Hey I wrote it. This book was published in 2006, not 1996. Also available in Japanese, Chinese and Italian.

[Tiffany · Rating 4 out of 5]

Took me awhile (and I skipped the exercises) but I finally got through this one. The text alternated between being common sense, and being highly informative. I actually took notes while reading! It's a bit out of date - the author describes emails and digital photos as "optional" - but certainly a good way to start thinking about a career change.

[Jen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good overall, but the field is changing so quickly these days I don't know how relevant some of this will be in a few years. Still, I learned a lot and am keeping it in my travel/writing reference library.

[Chris MacLellan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Used this book as part of our Travrel Writing class, and enjoyed it quite a bit. Great tools for aspiring travrel writers, like me! :)

[Cheryl · Rating 3 out of 5]

Even though this book is dated, I still found some useful tips.

[mel · Rating 3 out of 5]

helpful but knocked a star or so off for the mention of that genocidal state

[Katrina Sark · Rating 1 out of 5]

p.3 - Travel writing relies on showing experiences and conveying the mood of a place, so simple descriptive writing isn't enough. Use all senses. Write as if you are blind. Push your other senses.

[Kristin Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

I only had time to skim this book.....consider checking it out of the library again later.

[Teri Cooper · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another excellent guide to travel writing.

[Nickky Faustine de Guzman · Rating 5 out of 5]

A muscular travel writing bible for budding and even established creative writers

[Helena · Rating 4 out of 5]

The chapters I was interested in, about writing style etc, were very good.