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- How to make a living as a travel writer. Writing discussions and tips. Finding markets that pay. Small email list.

- Editorial advice and how to break into travel writing. Learn about the travel writer's lifestyle.

American Writers & Artists Inc. (AWAI) Travel Writing Training :

- Travel writing training from home using AWAI's writing courses and programs taught by experts. Weekly e-letters on travel writing as well.

Australian Society of Travel Writers :

- Information and member details of the Australian Society of Travel Writers

Bay Area Travel Writers :

- Travel writing information focused on the San Francisco Bay Area community, but still useful for writers in other locations.

British Guild of Travel Writers :

- The Guild of British Travel Writers; over 200 of Britain's top professional travel journalists, guidebook writers, photographers, broadcasters and travel editors.

Freelance Travel Writing :

- Learn how to create compelling travel writing features. Free newsletter with tips and travel markets.

Global Travel Writers :

- A co-operative group of Australian-based travel writers comprised of some of the country's most experienced and awarded writers and photographers.

Guidebookwriters.com :

- An online marketing website exclusively for writers of travel guidebooks.

Media Kitty :

- Online information exchange uniting top working journalists and PR professionals in travel and tourism worldwide.

North American Travel Journalist Association :

- Professional association of writers, photographers, and editors dedicated to redefining professional development for the travel industry.

Philip Greenspun's Travel Writing Career :

- "How I got started as a Travel Writer", article by Philip Greenspun.

Rolf Potts on Travel Writing :

- Oft-published columnist and writer Rolf Potts goes vagabonding and talks about working as a travel writer.

Society of American Travel Writers :

- A professional association of North American travel writers, journalists, photographers and other travel industry media members.

Travel Media Association of Canada :

- A professional, membership-based, non-profit organization of travel writers, broadcasters and industry personnel.

Travel Writer Tips : Practical Advice for Beginning Travel Writers :

- The Definitive Guide to Travel Writing, by Shannon Hurst Lane.

Travel Writers :

- Travel writer and guidebook author Carl Parkes and his thoughts on travel writing and travel in general.

Travel Writers' News :

- News and an event calendar for San Francisco Bay Area travel writers but also has good information for travel writers elsewhere.

Travel Writing Tips :

- Freelance travel writer Flo Conner provides step-by-step tips and articles to turn your 'Treks into Checks'.

Travellady Magazine :

- "Everything you Ever Wanted to Know about Travel Writing" article by Madelyn Miller.

Travelwriter Marketletter :

- Monthly newsletter for those in the competitive field of travel writing.

Travelwriters UK :

- A resource for professional travel writers and travel editors.

Travelwriters.com :

- The mission of this site is to be an up to date source of market information, tips on improving your writing, and a guide to the best resources for travel writers on the net.

Tribe: Travel Writers :

- For freelancers or people working on books. Exchange information about editors, story ideas, or set up collaborations.

Wanderlust Writers :

- A group for travelers who like to write about their journeys. Post links to your writings about travel.

Writers and Photographers unLimited :

- An online marketing service for professional writers and photographers specialising in travel, tourism, the outdoors, food and drink, and adventure travel.

Writing for Travel Guidebooks :

- Author Tom Brosnahan's thoughts and tips on working as a guidebook writer.

Written Road Blog :

- Travel writer and editor Jen Leo share how to break into travel writing via market leads, how to market yourself and editor lists.