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EP 14: Part-time Travel Writing - How to Make it Work for You

Inside travel writing··3 August 2026·15 min

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As much as some of us may like to be full-time travel writers, for most of us, it's just not practical. But the good news is that you could travel one weekend every two months (or barely travel at all right now) and still be building a genuine travel writing career. In this episode, I'm sharing how to make part time travel writing work for you - including the story of the pitch that taught me the hard way what NOT to pitch and the initial travel story that actually got me published when I was a very very part-time writer. In this episode:Why "I don't travel enough" is not a travel problem (I'll explain!)The pitches I sent early in my career and why they went nowhereA new story spin I recently sold to a glossy travel mag that I meant I didn't have to travel - at allHow to turn a handful of small, ordinary things into one strong pitchWhy your niche knowledge is a real advantage over full-time travellers Love the show? Share it with a fellow writer or leave a review! For more resources, visit www.thefreelancersyear.com Let's connect! Come say hi on Instagram: @thefreelancersyear Happy writing + travelling! - LindyLove the show? Share it with a fellow writer or leave a review 🙏🏻 For more resources, visit www.thefreelancersyear.com Let's connect! Come say hi on Instagram: @thefreelancersyear Happy writing + travelling! - Lindy