Travel Writer
Introduction
Ever since I was a child, I’ve loved to travel. At first, it was just a way for me to escape from my tiny hometown and see the world beyond the borders of my own backyard. Then, somewhere along the way, it became more than that: It became my passion and something that I wanted to make into a career. But how do you make money as a travel writer? In this article, we’ll explore different ways to earn your keep through your written words.
Get a travel writing job
If you want to become a travel writer, there are several different ways that you can go about it. The most obvious path is to find a job as an editor or photographer for a magazine or website. This can be difficult because there are so many people who want these jobs, but it’s still possible if your writing skills are top-notch and you have some experience under your belt.
Another option is to work directly with travel companies to promote their products–this is often called “content marketing,” which means creating content (text and photos) that promotes another company’s product or service without being explicitly promotional. You’ll need good writing skills if this is what you choose and business savvy knowledge of how SEO works (the art of making sure your site ranks high on Google).
Become a travel blogger
So you want to make money while traveling? Blogging is a great way to do it.
- Start with a topic that interests you and your readers, such as “how to travel the world on $500 per month.”
- Write regularly, whether it’s once a week or every few days. Your readers will come back for more if they know there will be new content!
- Don’t be afraid of asking for help when needed–you’ll find plenty of people willing to advise on how best to use their skills (and sometimes even free services). For example, if someone knows HTML well enough, they might offer up some time to help redesign your blog page layout so that it looks better overall; another person might have experience designing banner ads, which could lead directly into monetization strategies…
Publish an ebook
Publishing an ebook is one of the easiest ways to profit from your writing. For example, you can sell ebooks on Amazon or use a platform like Bandcamp to sell them directly to fans.
You don’t need much experience as a writer or publisher before you start selling ebooks–you can learn how by reading some articles about self-publishing and watching some YouTube videos about it too!
Write for local magazines and newspapers
If you want to get your name out there as a writer, local magazines and newspapers are a great place to start. Most cities have at least one publication that’s looking for writers.
Local journalism is always in need of content, meaning you can find these publications online or by asking around at the library or bookstore. Some are paid gigs; others are not. However, even unpaid writers will often be given a byline (that is, their name will appear next to their articles).
These are some different ways to make money with your written words.
- You can write for a travel magazine.
- You can write for a local newspaper.
- You can publish an ebook and sell it on Amazon or through your website if you have one.
- You can write for a blog in your niche (i.e., “How to Travel Cheaply” or “Best Places to Visit in Southeast Asia”), which will then attract advertisers who want the traffic from your site directed at them, as well as readers who enjoy what you have to say and want to check out their products/services too!
Conclusion
Hopefully, you’ve found some inspiration for how to make money with your written words. As we mentioned in the beginning, there are many different ways to do this, all of which have pros and cons. But if you have a passion for writing and can put in the effort required to succeed at something like blogging or freelancing, then it might be worth pursuing!
