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 It's a bit out of date - the author describes emails and digital photos as "optional" - but certainly a good way to start thinking about a career change.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