Travel writing is most of the times considered as a ‘diminutive profession’ due to the bad experiences and lack of proper funding. But if somebody tries to analyze the other side of the lake then they will find it as a creamy career to pursue. Let’s stir up some 15 things that one should avoid as a travel writer.

  1. Copy Others
    Many people feel comfortable in writing articles by visiting the same areas that is already covered by some fellow writer. Readers will lose interest in such repeating areas at a particular location. A writer can ‘FOLLOW’ other writers but ‘COPY’ is catastrophic.
  2. Follow Trend
    Profession like fashion extremely needs to follow latest trends. But in travel writing one should avoid the current trend, ideally create own style with every write up.
  3. Secret Success Plan
    There is nothing called secret plan for getting success in travel writing career and one should not get washed away by such unpractical success plan guides.
  4. Freestyle Writing
    In generic article writing people don’t mind poorly used syntax and unfocused content flow. But in travel niche it is totally different. A travel enthusiast is more interested in specific terms writing rather than free style writing.
  5. Hiding the Work
    A business plan can be considered in the category of confidential work but in travel writing one should discuss the work with others to add more improvement scope in the existing work.
  6. Born with Pen
    Many people who have the literary art of writing feel that they are born with pen and there is no need of polishing it. One should clear this myth and get equipped with latest degree and certificate.
  7. Stand Alone Operation
    Travel writing areas can’t be expanded by using stand alone operation policies. One should develop web of network for cooperation, scope improvement and popularity.
  8. Frequent Traveling
    Most of the travelers think that it is necessary to travel too often to get more exposure. But that idea is sarcastic. Less traveling and depth writing is more powerful than frequent traveling and cheap writing.
  9. Fully Funded Trip
    Gone are the days when people use to wait for airline or hotel to fully fund the tour expenses. This not only limits the writing style but also missed opportunities to explore uncovered areas.
  10. Editor Review
    Smart writer reviews own article before and after publication and does not depend upon the faith of editor.