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What Editors Want PodcastPress trips and other PR insights for travel writers | Interview with a PR turned freelance writerChris Dwyer, formerly the Director of Communications at CNN and Turner Broadcasting in Hong Kong, gave up that comfortable corporate life to become a freelance food and travel writer. Here he describes how writers can build relationships with PRs, and what you need to to know about how PRs work in order to score press trips. You can also watch this interview on YouTube:(00:43) Transitioned from CNN to freelance writing after 14 years in corporate PR.(03:09) Started a food blog, leading to paid travel writing opportunities. (10:48) PR background helps in pitching and building industry relationships. (11:20) Creating...2025-01-2138 min
What Editors Want PodcastNiche vs generalist: Interview with 'dog-friendly travel' writer Lottie GrossI discuss the pros and cons of 'niching down' as a travel writer. Freelance travel journalist and author Lottie Gross, who runs the Talking Travel Writing newsletter, describes how falling into the niche of dog-friendly travel has opened up opportunities and marked her as an 'expert' in this under-served market.Travel writing career tips: https://www.skool.com/mediamatrix/aboutThese podcasts are available on Substack, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and you can watch the interview on YouTube.Travel Writing: Niche vs. Generalist - Insider Insights with Lottie GrossExperienced travel writer...2025-01-0737 min