The travel writing career has captivated many with the dream of scrawling notes on exotic train rides, sending off your narratives to venerable magazines, and collecting enough in fees and royalties to keep the journey going. But is that really what the life of a professional travel writer looks like today? Tim Leffel has been a full-time, professional travel writer since 2006 and literally wrote the book on the travel writing career, Travel Writing 2.0. In our conversation, he describes his own journey and gives an honest, no-nonsense overview of how today’s travel writers actually go about earning money, growing their income, and paying the bills.
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You’re Invited: Join Tim Leffel to ask your questions and get practical, proven strategies to build your own income as a travel writer, whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to accelerate. Secure your place for the exclusive live online workshop on November 3.
