10 Minute Travel Feeds
Author Archives: Steven
A Shift In Travel Writing Strategy
I haven’t spent a lot of time posting to this blog lately. I have a big project going on and it has taken up much of my time. I’ve decided to shift my travel writing strategy and move towards a … Continue reading
Posted in Deducting Expenses, Making Money, Travel Writing
Comments Off
Review Of IRS Rules For Deducting Travel
I’ve been doing some more research on what the IRS says you can and cannot deduct when you travel. This is important to know so that you don’t run into trouble when tax time comes. I have a trip coming … Continue reading
Planning For The (not too distant) Future
It’s Halloween tonight, and children are starting to appear at the door with parents, friends and brothers and sisters to chaperone them. I’m working on my website and thinking about a time in the not-too-distant future when all I will … Continue reading
My Query Letter For Your Consideration
I’ve been hesitant to post this query letter. It’s my first one, so naturally I’m concerned that it’s not as good as it should be. But, since I’ve sent it out a few times now (without getting a response, I … Continue reading
Posted in Query Letters, Travel Writing
Tagged Magazines, Query Letters, Travel Writing
Comments Off
(Writing) Plans For The Future
I’ve been thinking about my upcoming trip to Italy. This is the perfect opportunity to query editors about some of the places and things I plan to see. I’ve been there before a few times, so I am familiar with … Continue reading
Time-Wasters and Distractions For Writers
It’s all-consuming at times. It’s a little intimidating as well. The time you spend on the activities you think will help you build a business is often wasted. But the key is to keep going. Don’t let up and keep … Continue reading
The Waiting For A Query Letter Reply Continues…
No reply on the latest query letter yet. And still no reply from Sunset magazine on the query letter I sent them. So I must admit that I am a little discouraged. However, I know that this process is all … Continue reading
Posted in Making Money, Query Letters
Tagged Income, Making Money, Travel Income, Travel Writing
Comments Off
Make Money The Old Fashioned Way – Earn It!
In a previous post, I mentioned the idea of creating a product of your own and putting it up for sale. Ebooks are a good way to earn extra income. I’ve bought quite a few of them and I feel … Continue reading
Travel Article Query Letter – No Reply
I’ve been waiting for 2 months – it really looks as though I can forget about a reply from Sunset Magazine. I had a feeling when I sent it that they wouldn’t reply. In my reading, I’ve learned that getting … Continue reading
On Spam and Comments
I’ve seen a recent increase in the amount of SPAM coming in via the Comments. I am happy to receive comments on any of my posts. However, “Comments” that say absolutely nothing aren’t useful to anyone but the SPAMMERs (apparently). … Continue reading
