Inside travel writing

Lindy Alexander
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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 every week.

  1. 1d ago

    EP 18: This Week's Redundancies, And What They Mean for Travel Writers

    The redundancy notifications kept hitting my inbox this week - editors, friends, familiar names, taking a voluntary redundancy or letting me know they've lost their job 😭 And it's tempting (but not particularly encouraging) to read that as a sign that travel writing is at the beginning of the end. But I think that's a really short-sighted view. In this episode, I'm digging into what's actually happening in travel media right now, and the three things I think matter most if you want to come out of this period of change with more work, not less. In this episode: Why redundancies create opportunity for freelancers - even though it doesn't feel that way at firstThe niche question I fought against for years, and why I've changed my mind (a little)The video I sent an editor last week, and the unexpected thing that came backWhy having a great relationship with one editor is riskier than it feels 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! - Lindy

  2. Aug 19

    EP 17: The Cheat Sheet That's my Secret Weapon for Pitching

    I'm surrounded by travel magazines this week - literally! After watching writers inside The Travel Writer Accelerator push themselves to pitch publications they've had on their 'one day' list for a long time, I've been on my own pitching kick, and it's brought me back to a tool I swear by but rarely talk about in this much detail. It's not simply about finding submissions guidelines for a publication, but it's a super easy document I build for every publication I want to write for - and once I show you how I pull it apart section by section, I hope you'll start creating your own. In this episode, I walk you through exactly how I build it, while I'm flipping through Australian Traveller, International Traveller, Qantas magazine, Condé Nast Traveler and Wanderlust — talking through how to find which sections to pitch in publications like these, month after month. 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! - Lindy

  3. Aug 12

    EP 16: How to Travel Like a Writer, Not Just a Tourist

    This episode of Inside Travel Writing is about something I think about basically every time I pack a bag: travelling for pleasure vs. travelling for work. If you're in a destination with a day or two to explore, how do you organise your time if you're there for work versus for pleasure? It's totally different trip depending on why you're actually there. In this episode I'm sharing: What a genuine, switched-off pleasure day actually looks like for meWhat changes the second I'm travelling as a writer, even self-funded, with no commission lined upWhy I email PRs before a trip - and what I'm actually asking for (spoiler: not a freebie)The one habit I have on self-funded work trips that turns experiences into stories 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! - Lindy

  4. Aug 5

    EP 15: We Need to Talk about AI

    This is an episode of Inside Travel Writing that I was reluctant to record - it's all about AI. But actually, I realised I have a lot to say 😅 In this episode I'm sharing my honest thoughts about AI and travel writing, including: The real reason why I think travel writers are using AIThe general 'vibe' from publications and editors about AIWhy I don't think it matters if editors have AI detectors or notOne question that I think is really helpful to ask yourself about your travel writing and AI usageThe ultimate advantage when it comes to travel writing 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! - Lindy

  5. Jul 29

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

    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! - Lindy 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! - Lindy

  6. Jul 22

    EP 13: How to find the right publications to pitch

    You've got a story. You've done the research. You've even downloaded the submission guidelines. So why does finding the right home for your pitch still feel like throwing darts in the dark? In this episode, I'm digging into the single biggest mistake I see travel writers make when it comes to matching a story to a publication. In this episode: Why downloading guidelines and skimming a website for an hour isn't enoughThe real difference between how print and online sections work - and why that trips so many writers upHow to read a publication like a mapMy cheat sheet system for staying familiar with the outlets I pitchWhy you only need 4-6 publications to build a real pitching strategy (not 300)What to do when a publication has no submission guidelines at all 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! - Lindy 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! - Lindy

  7. Jul 15

    EP 12: Solo Press Trips - What to Do Before, During and After

    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 question." It wasn't silly at all, and it's one almost every travel writer wonders about. In this episode, I walk you through the full arc of a solo hosted trip - the conversations to have before you go, exactly what to say (and not say) when you arrive somewhere and no one seems to know who you are, and the follow-up that determines whether a PR ever invites you back. I also talk about the $500 'expected' gratuity that meant I almost walked away from a career-highlight trip, and one thing that I travel with on every single solo hosted press trip. Want more travel writing content? Sign up to get weekly email newsletters all about travel writing here. Love the show? Share it with a fellow writer or leave a review 🙏🏻 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! - Lindy

  8. Jul 8

    EP 11: Five Ways to Start a Travel Story That Hooks Readers In Immediately

    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, with real examples from published stories (including a couple of my own) that show exactly how each one works. We cover dialogue, foreshadowing, immersive scene-setting, the informational opening, and the action drop - and why the best openings across all five types share one thing in common that most writers don't think about. Articles mentioned in this episode (where there are online versions): Ecuador: the hothouse heart of the jungle Vegan food adventure across India Why this hidden oasis is the coolest luxury destination right now Au Train de Vie: That voice you hear when travelling Me, myself and Kii This plane wreck in a remote part of WA is like a scene from Lost Explore magical, mysterious Mungo National Park Transylvania's last mushroom hat artisans fight to save their art The moment a grizzly stopped hunting fish... and noticed me Want more travel writing content? Sign up to get weekly email newsletters all about travel writing here. Love the show? Share it with a fellow writer or leave a review 🙏🏻 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! - Lindy

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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 every week.

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  • Creator
    Lindy Alexander
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
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