Freelance Travel Writing

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Comment by Glen Abbott on March 23, 2012 at 12:34pm

Emme, I kind of agree with you. I've done guest posts for no pay, which I don't mind if the hosting blogger is a friend (someone from this group, for example) or if it's a major site that I want the exposure from. But when someone offers me $10 or $25 to write something, I do feel that's a little insulting (it's kind of twisted logic on my part, but I feel better about doing it for no pay than for a token payment). For print media, I expect the publication to pay a fair rate -- anywhere from .25 per word (bare minimum) to $1 a word, depending on the publication.

Comment by Jan Ross on March 23, 2012 at 8:34am

Emme, I don't make much money for a lot of things I write. $30 for my print travel columns in two magazines, $20 for one online venue. The most is $75 for Travelhoppers, but the most common is nothing at all. I didn't mind at first when I was building my resume but now that I have built up my credentials, I really prefer to be paid, at least something. And I consider pay to be comped travel. If I can barter a couple of articles for a free stay, I will definitely do it. But I know everyone is not in a position to do that.

Comment by Jon Bigg on March 23, 2012 at 12:43am

Hi Emme, I think it depends on the writer's motivation, really.  Writers may well be prepared to offer copy at low price, or for free even, to increase their exposure.  And of course there are bloggers who are not usually paid for what they write.  http://kilimanjaroshadow.blogspot.com/

Comment by Emme Rogers on March 22, 2012 at 9:33am

I don't know if anybody else is on the same page as me, but publications (online or otherwise) that offer less than $50 / article is simply insulting.  We pay our most junior writer more than that.  Quality writing takes time & should be valued.

Comment by Raji Vathyam on March 7, 2012 at 12:49am

My last day in Bali, filled with emotions, picturesque landscapes and photos!

Comment by Renee Blodgett on March 5, 2012 at 7:11pm

We Blog the World is having a travel photo contest - Day 6 today - it ends on March 9. We've had nearly 150 submissions -Easy & Quick to do. Go to http://www.facebook.com/weblogtheworld , like the page and then it will walk you through how to submit a photo: "A" favorite travel moment and why. Awesome travel & foodie prizes (up to 5 nights at the Hyatt anywhere in the world), $100 for Cheesecake Factory & P.F. Chang's :-) #wbtwphoto #photography

Questions, let me know over at renee@magicsaucemedia.com. And of course, would love it if you'd spread the word to your friends/community, etc.

Renee

Comment by Heidi on March 1, 2012 at 10:28am

Great gift ideas for travel photographers. Fun, attractive and unique gifts for photography enthusiasts. Camera Jewelry

Comment by Chattering Kitchen on March 1, 2012 at 6:56am

Countdown to St. Patrick's Day has begun. Share all the happenings on March 17th around you, on this forum http://chatteringkitchen.com/forum-3/travel-restaurants-discussion-...

Comment by Chattering Kitchen on February 28, 2012 at 4:26am

Al-Amar Fine Dining: The Soul of Lebanon in Downtown Kuala Lumpur http://chatteringkitchen.com/2012/02/28/al-amar-fine-dining-the-sou...

Comment by Ankita Sinha on February 26, 2012 at 12:41pm

Adventure Travellers Turning to Tree Climbing worldwide

http://www.ankionthemove.com/2012/02/tree-climbing-indiatree-climbe...

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