EP 3: Why You're Not Getting Invited on Press Trips (And How to Fix It)

EP 7: Everything you need to know about The Travel Writer Accelerator

THE QUESTIONS EVERYONE IS ASKING BEFORE JOINING TWA Applications for The Travel Writer Accelerator [https://thefreelancersyear.com/courses-resources/ttwa-apply/]are open, and over the past few weeks I've been receiving lots of questions about the program. If you've been considering applying, this episode will give you a behind-the-scenes look at how the program works and whether it's the right fit for you. 1:51 — Do you have a shorter version of TWA? Why I moved from one-day pitch workshops to a 12-month accelerator, and why building momentum in travel writing takes longer than most people think. 7:08 — How long will it take to get results? What "results" actually means, realistic expectations, and what the writers getting the best outcomes inside TWA are doing consistently. 8:44 — Am I too inexperienced for the program? For aspiring travel writers who haven't studied journalism, don't know editors, or haven't pitched a travel story before. 9:41 — I've already been published. Is TWA just for beginners? Why many of the writers inside TWA have already been published and are looking to build more momentum, stronger editor relationships, and regular commissions. 10:37 — Won't AI make travel writing obsolete? Why I believe travel writing is uniquely positioned in an AI-driven world and what kind of stories editors are looking for right now 12:22 — Editors only commission writers they already know. Is it even worth trying? How writers break into new publications and why strong angles and compelling pitches still matter. 13:24 — What exactly do you get inside TWA? A complete walkthrough of the program, including: * The TWA curriculum * Personal essay publication support * Story Blueprint Training * Pre-Trip Blueprint * PR and hosting training * Publication Hit Lists * Weekly pitch critiques * Monthly coaching and Q&A calls * Community support and feedback 25:39 — Who is TWA for? The three types of writers who tend to thrive inside the program: * Published but stuck travel writers * Professional writers transitioning into travel writing * Reinvention seekers looking for a creative and meaningful second act If you still have questions after listening, I'd love to hear from you. Reach out and let's chat about whether The Travel Writer Accelerator [https://thefreelancersyear.com/courses-resources/ttwa-apply/]is the right fit for you.

EP 6: How to Write and Pitch a Personal Travel Essay That Gets Published

Susan Reoch [https://www.susanreoch.com/] is a UX copywriter who went to Nepal with her dad and came home with a story she couldn't stop thinking about. She had no travel writing bylines. She didn't even know what a personal essay was. And yet six months later, her piece was published the most widely read masthead in Australia. In this episode, Susan and I walk through exactly how it happened: the trip, the angle that almost didn't make it, the early draft that needed a complete overhaul, and the moment she sent me the vomit emoji when the editor said yes. If you've ever wondered whether a personal essay could be your way into travel writing (spoiler: it might be the smartest move you make), this one's for you. 📖 Read Susan's published essay here [https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/i-left-my-husband-and-kids-at-home-to-go-trekking-with-my-dad-it-changed-our-relationship-20251120-p5nh0s.html] 🎓 The Travel Writer Accelerator opens for applications soon - find out more here. [https://thefreelancersyear.com/courses-resources/ttwa-apply/] Love the show? I would be so grateful if you shared it with a fellow writer or left a review 🙏🏻

EP 5: How to Navigate Rejection (and Silence) From Editors

That feeling when an editor doesn't reply to your pitch? We need to talk about it. This week on Inside Travel Writing we're unpacking why silence and rejection erode confidence for so many writers... and how to stop letting it with super practical advice (that really works). Sign up to get weekly email newsletters all about travel writing here. [https://thefreelancersyear.com/] Love the show? Share it with a fellow writer or leave a review 🙏🏻 See how aspiring travel writers have landed commissions with Conde Nast Traveler, National Geographic, The Sydney Morning Herald and more here. [https://thefreelancersyear.com/courses-resources/travel-writing-course/] Let's connect! Come say hi on Instagram: @thefreelancersyear [https://www.instagram.com/thefreelancersyear.com] Happy writing + travelling! - Lindy

EP 4: The Easiest (and Smartest) Way to Break into Travel Writing

This week’s episode of Inside Travel Writing is all about the smartest (and easiest) way to break into travel writing - especially if you don’t have bylines yet. If you’ve been wondering how to land your first commission and get published without constantly traveling or having a huge online presence, this episode breaks down what actually matters and the simple steps to start. Love the show? Share it with a fellow writer or leave a review 🙏🏻 See how aspiring travel writers have landed commissions with Conde Nast Traveler, National Geographic, The Sydney Morning Herald and more here. [https://thefreelancersyear.com/courses-resources/travel-writing-course/] Let's connect! Come say hi on Instagram: @thefreelancersyear [https://www.instagram.com/thefreelancersyear.com] Happy writing + travelling! - Lindy

EP 3: Why You're Not Getting Invited on Press Trips (And How to Fix It)

This week's episode of Inside Travel Writing is all about the one thing that will determine whether you ever get invited on a press trip (and it's probably not what you think). If your inbox is quiet and the invitations just aren't coming, there's usually a very specific reason why. In this episode, we get into what that reason actually is and the practical steps to change it. Love the show? Share it with a fellow writer or leave a review! For more resources, visit www.thefreelancersyear.com [https://thefreelancersyear.com/] Let's connect! Come say hi on Instagram: @thefreelancersyear Happy writing + travelling! - Lindy