Travel Writing

by L. Peat O'Neil

In this newly revised second edition, O'Neil addresses the ways the Internet and new technology have impacted both travel and the travel writing world. Updated for the digital age, Travel Writing, 2nd edition mixes sound instruction with examples from real travel articles and advice from industry experts. Real-world writing and marketing exercises follow each chapter.

Genres: Writing, Travel, Nonfiction, Reference

311 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]

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 It's a bit out of date - the author describes emails and digital photos as "optional" - but certainly a good way to start thinking about a career change.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]

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]

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]

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

[mel]

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

[Kristin Emily]

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

[Teri Cooper]

Another excellent guide to travel writing.

[Nickky Faustine de Guzman]

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

[Helena]

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