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Book SynopsisWhether you want to be the next Bill Bryson, set up a brilliant blog or simply make the best of your travel journal, this book will lead you along the travel writer's way. The Travel Writer's Way takes a ground-breaking approach to the craft of travel writing, with a 12-step programme of 'creative journeys' specially tailored to develop your writing skills. Whether you want to write for pleasure or for publication, for friends or for the wider world, you'll find this book as inspiring as it is useful. It also contains invaluable advice from a galaxy of the finest travel writers, editors and bloggers, the first guide to gather insights from so many acclaimed experts. Paul Theroux, William Dalrymple, Colin Thubron, Geoff Dyer, Pico Iyer, Levison Wood, Dervla Murphy, Chris Stewart, Sara Wheeler and Simon Calder all share their top tips. Furthermore, there is practical information on establishing your blog, writing your book and submitting your articles to travel editors. Jonathan Lorie has more than 20 years' experience as travel writer, travel-magazine editor and travel-writing tutor. His is the ultimate guide for those who want to turn their travels into stories. - Advice from 40 of the world's top travel-writing experts - Practical, 12-step programme to improve your writing - How to publish and market your work as blogs, books or articles
Trade Review'The most complete, accessible and inspiring book of its kind'. Colin Thubron 'Perfect for anyone who seeks to improve their travel writing.' Writers Forum 'A unique and completely invaluable guide to the dark arts of travel writing. Highly recommended.' William Dalrymple 'A complete guide to the art of travel-writing.' National Geographic Traveller
Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION In the Jazz Café SECTION 1 | WRITING SKILLS DESCRIBING THE WORLD Chapter 1 Take me with you Chapter 2 Make a friend Chapter 3 Become the hero SHAPING THE STORY Chapter 4 Tell a story Chapter 5 Talk to me Chapter 6 Tell no lies HOOKING THE READER Chapter 7 Get in the mood Chapter 8 Get lost Chapter 9 Get into trouble TAKING THE LEAP Chapter 10 Cross the border Chapter 11 Stay in love Chapter 12 Take that leap SECTION 2 | WRITING ROUTES Chapter 13 What's Your Route? Chapter 14 Writing Blogs Chapter 15 Writing Articles Chapter 16 Writing Books Chapter 17 Professional Practice Index Acknowledgments Credits
