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Inside travel writing

Lindy Alexander
Travel Writing
Editors
Pitching
Public Relations
Press Trips
Nepal
Email Subject Lines
Castlemaine, Australia
Publication Landscape
Personal Essays
National Geographic
Pitches
Hosted Trips
The Sydney Morning Herald
Content Strategy
Travel Publications
Castlemaine State Festival
London, United Kingdom
Lindy Alexander
Travel Writer Accelerator

Inside Travel Writing is the podcast for writers who want to travel the world and get paid to write about it. Whether you're just starting out or already you're already published and ready to land more commissions, I pull back the curtain on how travel writing actually works - from coming up with ideas editors want, to pitching, press trips and building a writing career you love. New episodes ever... more

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This week on Inside Travel Writing, I answer a question that came up in one of my communities recently - a writer whose accommodation request had just been accepted for a hosted stay, came in to the community and asked what she called a "silly questi... more

The first sentence of a travel story can take me hours. Sometimes days. But once I find it, the rest flows.

If you're getting stuck on beginnings, you're definitely not alone. This week I'm sharing five of my favourite ways to open a travel piece, w... more

This week I'm breaking down something almost nobody talks about: why your email subject lines might be the real reason editors aren't replying to your pitches (or even opening them).

I'm sharing the exact subject line formulas I use (including one t... more

This week I'm joined by Fiona Tapp, award-winning travel writer, editor, and my co-coach inside The Travel Writer Accelerator.

Fiona is a Londoner who's been based in Ottawa, Canada for 20 years, which makes her the perfect person to unpack exactly ... more

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Recent Guests

Fiona Tapp
Award-winning travel writer and editor, co-coach inside the Travel Writer Accelerator (TWA)
Travel Writer Accelerator (TWA)
Episode: EP 9: Press Trips and Pitching: Australia vs North America
Jade Raykovski
Travel writer and recipient of National Geographic and BBC Travel commissions
Episode: EP 8: Years of Pitching. Then National Geographic Said Yes
Susan Reoch
Website copywriter and travel writer who wrote a personal essay about traveling in Nepal with her father
Self-employed; UX copywriter
Episode: EP 6: How to Write and Pitch a Personal Travel Essay That Gets Published

Host

Lindy Alexander
Host of Inside Travel Writing, with extensive experience guiding writers through pitching, publishing, and career development in travel writing.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
  • Like your own personal writing coach

    Lindy provides such useful, generous advice for travel writers. It’s actually helpful for any freelance writer. I feel inspired after listening to each episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ros Page
    Australia2 months ago
  • Brilliant Bite-size Travel Writing Tips

    This is amazing! Lindy delivers easy to access travel writing ideas and advice for those starting out on their travel writing journey, or those who have been doing it for a while but need some inspiration. I love the fresh perspectives and the fact I can listen to an episode in less than 20 minutes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LisaIkin
    Australia2 months ago
  • The podcast we all needed!

    I’m so excited that I now have a reliable and friendly guide to help me navigate the mysteries of travel writing. I’ve long been a fan of Lindy’s — she helped me land my first ever big commission. And to have her sage, practical advice on tap is so awesome. A must listen for any established or aspiring travel writer! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Susan Reoch
    Australia3 months ago

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Fresh perspectives and concise, actionable tips for starting or reviving a writing career.

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#189
Canada/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#138
Australia/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#178
Italy/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#95
New Zealand/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#159
Ireland/Business/Careers

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EP 9: Press Trips and Pitching: Australia vs North America
Q: What practical strategy helps writers demonstrate value to PRs when negotiating for hosted trips?
A key tactic is compiling a dated, comprehensive document of all prior press trips and resulting clips, showing editors' willingness to publish and the writer's track record, which reduces perceived risk for PRs considering a hosted trip.
EP 9: Press Trips and Pitching: Australia vs North America
Q: How does the North American approach differ in terms of commissions and itinerary transparency?
North American invitations tend to be less prescriptive about commissions before travel; editors may not require a firm pre-trip commitment, focusing instead on the writer's ability to deliver after the trip. This creates more editorial flexibility but can increase post-trip pitching pressure to secure placements.
EP 9: Press Trips and Pitching: Australia vs North America
Q: When you receive a press trip invitation, how is it typically worded in the Australian market, and does it imply a pre-trip commission?
In Australia, invitations often clearly signal that a commission should be secured beforehand, sometimes naming publications and outlets, which creates pressure to confirm before travel. However, there are cases where a trip is offered with no upfront obligation, and writers negotiate post-trip pitches.
EP 8: Years of Pitching. Then National Geographic Said Yes
Q: How did collaborating with editors influence the quality of your Nat Geo and BBC Travel pieces?
Editors pushed for deeper research and more nuanced storytelling, turning drafts into stronger, more publishable versions through edits that clarified history and context, ultimately elevating the work.
EP 8: Years of Pitching. Then National Geographic Said Yes
Q: What changed to help you shift from frequent rejection to major commissions, like National Geographic?
Timely adjustments to pitching, reading editors' feedback, focusing on larger, more substantial pieces, and aligning pitches with editors' interests—especially around festivals and big-location features—helped move from rejection to acceptance.

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What is Inside travel writing about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The series centers on practical, editor-focused travel writing guidance for aspiring and established writers. Episodes cover pitching to editors, building a press-trip pipeline, breaking into top outlets without a large social following, and optimizing storytelling through through-lines, angles, and scene-driven narrative. A unifying thread is cultivating relationships with editors, PRs, and media brands to land commissions, invitations, and bylines, with clear, actionable steps and real-world anecdotes from a seasoned host. Notably, the show emphasizes sustainable career strategies—balancing travel with depth, local knowledge, and ethical outreach—rather than chasing constant globe-trotting. This mix makes it valuable for freelancers, edit... more

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