I want to tell you how I make my travel writing come alive, how I transport my readers right into the heart of a place. Because that’s what truly effective travel writing does, right? It’s about more than just telling you where I went; it’s about making you smell that spice market, feel the rumble … Read more
Now, let me tell you, every really good story out there, it’s like this super intricate machine. All these gears and levers are working together, you know? And for us, as writers, being able to really get how those parts work – to pull them apart, see how they fit, figure out what makes them … Read more
I want to talk about something crucial for us historians: information overload. You know, our job is all about diving deep. We’re in the archives, pulling stories from primary sources, and sifting through tons of books and articles. It’s how we build understanding. But this very pursuit can lead to a sneaky problem: information overload. … Read more
You know, I’ve been wrestling with something lately, something that really gets to the core of what I do as a writer, especially when I’m diving into history. See, the past, it’s rarely this nice, neat story. It’s more like a really loud orchestra, with tons of different instruments all playing at once, and each … Read more
You know, in this massive digital world we live in, where everyone’s constantly vying for our attention, just throwing out information often just doesn’t cut it anymore. What really matters these days? Engagement. And for us travel writers, that means going beyond just writing pretty words. It means truly grabbing our audience. That’s where travel … Read more
So, you know how travel writing just pulls you in and makes you dream of far-off places? That magic happens because, at its core, there’s usually a great journey involved. And what’s often quietly, but powerfully, behind that journey? The itinerary. It’s not just a boring list of spots; it’s the heartbeat, the rhythm, the … Read more
So, you want to be a travel writer? I get it. The idea of traveling to exotic places, writing about amazing experiences, and actually getting paid for it – it’s a powerful dream, right? But here’s the thing: that dream can crash into a pretty harsh reality if you’re not careful. Passion alone, as much … Read more
When I’m writing a biography, I know that the very last words aren’t just an end point – they’re actually the starting line for the reader’s lasting impression. Think of it like the last taste you get from a meal, or a song’s final, fading note; that’s what shapes how someone remembers the life I’ve … Read more
As a sports writer, I’ve learned that the roar of the crowd, the final buzzer, and the highlight reel are just the beginning. To truly engage an audience, I need to go deeper. It’s not about just recounting statistics or celebrating wins. Instead, it’s about uncovering the human drama that unfolds before, during, and after … Read more
You know, travel writing, it’s really all about moving people. It’s about picking up a reader who’s sitting somewhere else entirely and dropping them right into this world you’ve seen, right? That journey, it’s not some fancy plane or a train roaring down the tracks; it’s your words. If you just throw around bland adjectives … Read more