The 3rd annual FTF Teen Travel Writing Scholarship is being held by the Family Travel Forum (FTF), an award-winning website for family vacation information.
The scholarship, in association with professionals from the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW), is for teens who want to write about their travel experiences.
It's open to all teens ages 13 to 18 enrolled in a junior high, high school or homeschool program in the United States, Canada or American school abroad. They need to submit a maximum 600-word essay with photo or even video on any type of trip and any aspect of a trip they have taken in the last three years.
Prizes include cash awards ($1,000, $500, $200) and a two-night family stay at any Homewood Suites Hotel.
For more information and rules, visit FTF Scholarships.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Write to Travel Heads for Wine Bloggers Conference...
Posts on Write to Travel have been few and far between these days and the main reason is because of new blog project I've been working on for the past six months or so.
There's a litte bit of travel, a little bit of green, and a little bit of wine involved in this new project called The Green Wine Guide. It's a site that aims to focus on everything about eco-friendly, sustainable wines and wineries. Right now, there's not much there except a few articles and a design that illustrates where the site will eventually be heading.
Meanwhile, I'm heading to Northern California wine country to learn more about many of their wineries sustainable and eco-friendly practices. Right now, I'm sitting in San Franscisco, but first thing this morning I headed for Santa Rosa and the 2nd annual Wine Bloggers Conference to meet up with fellow wine bloggers and learn more about wines and wineries.
As you can imagine, heading over to California isn't cheap, especially with how the dollar exchange rate is right now. But I applied for and received some assistance from the Wine Bloggers Scholarship that was set up by some dedicated wine bloggers who set out and found companies interested in donating to the cause.
The donations from these companies - Vin 65, vintank, Click Media Works, Gundlach Bundschu, WARK Communications, domaine547, Sobon Estate, Enobytes.com, St. Supéry Vineyards and Winery, Benson Marketing Group, Hahn Wines, Travessia, Iredisse, Hello Vino, cruvee, Cornerstone Cellars, and Flamingo Resort Hotel & Spa - has provided financial assistance to over 11 wine bloggers (me included) and for that I offer heart felt thanks.
There's a litte bit of travel, a little bit of green, and a little bit of wine involved in this new project called The Green Wine Guide. It's a site that aims to focus on everything about eco-friendly, sustainable wines and wineries. Right now, there's not much there except a few articles and a design that illustrates where the site will eventually be heading.
Meanwhile, I'm heading to Northern California wine country to learn more about many of their wineries sustainable and eco-friendly practices. Right now, I'm sitting in San Franscisco, but first thing this morning I headed for Santa Rosa and the 2nd annual Wine Bloggers Conference to meet up with fellow wine bloggers and learn more about wines and wineries.
As you can imagine, heading over to California isn't cheap, especially with how the dollar exchange rate is right now. But I applied for and received some assistance from the Wine Bloggers Scholarship that was set up by some dedicated wine bloggers who set out and found companies interested in donating to the cause.
The donations from these companies - Vin 65, vintank, Click Media Works, Gundlach Bundschu, WARK Communications, domaine547, Sobon Estate, Enobytes.com, St. Supéry Vineyards and Winery, Benson Marketing Group, Hahn Wines, Travessia, Iredisse, Hello Vino, cruvee, Cornerstone Cellars, and Flamingo Resort Hotel & Spa - has provided financial assistance to over 11 wine bloggers (me included) and for that I offer heart felt thanks.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Writing Contest: Win Free Entry to 'Linda Formichelli’s Write for Magazines E-Course'...
Dream of writing for magazines but don't know where to begin. Then Linda Formichelli’s Write for Magazines E-Course might just be what you need.
Here's a chance to win Free Entry into Linda Formichelli’s Write for Magazines E-Course.
From Renegade Writer Blog...
"My next 8-week Write for Magazines e-course will begin on August 3, 2009. If you’d like to enter to win free entry into the Premium course (which includes 8 weeks of unlimited e-mail support), here’s a contest for you: Somewhere in my Write for Magazines website, I’ve included instructions on how to enter the contest. Find and follow the instructions by July 20, and you’ll be entered into a drawing to win free entry into a course that has helped students land assignments with magazines such as Writer’s Digest, Woman’s Day, Cottage Living, Black Health, E: The Environmental Magazine, and more. Happy searching!"
Linda co-authored The Renegade Writer's Query Letter's that Rocked, a great guide for anyone looking to get more freelance writing gigs.
Here's a chance to win Free Entry into Linda Formichelli’s Write for Magazines E-Course.
From Renegade Writer Blog...
"My next 8-week Write for Magazines e-course will begin on August 3, 2009. If you’d like to enter to win free entry into the Premium course (which includes 8 weeks of unlimited e-mail support), here’s a contest for you: Somewhere in my Write for Magazines website, I’ve included instructions on how to enter the contest. Find and follow the instructions by July 20, and you’ll be entered into a drawing to win free entry into a course that has helped students land assignments with magazines such as Writer’s Digest, Woman’s Day, Cottage Living, Black Health, E: The Environmental Magazine, and more. Happy searching!"
Linda co-authored The Renegade Writer's Query Letter's that Rocked, a great guide for anyone looking to get more freelance writing gigs.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Newest 'Dream travel writing' Contest: The Big Trip
Well, here we go again. Here's yet another 'dream travel writing' contest.
The details from The Big Trip website:
Need a vacation? Looking for a dream job? TheBigTrip.comsm brand travel site is about to change your life. We are now hiring for the greatest job in the world. Apply now to become our next correspondent traveler and spend 15 weeks traveling The United States in style. Get ready to walk along the beautiful sandy beaches at the country's best beach resorts, drive a Ferrari down the Las Vegas strip, skydive over the Red Rock mountains of the western deserts... and so so much more!
We are looking for our next candidate to live the dream life and get paid to do it. Your responsibilities will include having the time of your life, and documenting your journey along the way for the world to see.
The perks? Of course, all travel expenses are covered and the job comes with a $50,000 salary as well as benefits, and some great must have toys to use along the way. Sounds good? Make a video resume telling us why you would be perfect for this job and fill out the application to see if you have what it takes to be our next big star.
But before you get too enthused about applying, check out my post over at Perceptive Travel on Who Wins in the ‘Best [Travel] Job in the World’ Campaigns ?
and also this post by the art predator on Careful, Murphy-Goode, Social Media Just Might Spit Wine in Your Face.
And if you do decide to apply anyway, let us know...
The details from The Big Trip website:
Need a vacation? Looking for a dream job? TheBigTrip.comsm brand travel site is about to change your life. We are now hiring for the greatest job in the world. Apply now to become our next correspondent traveler and spend 15 weeks traveling The United States in style. Get ready to walk along the beautiful sandy beaches at the country's best beach resorts, drive a Ferrari down the Las Vegas strip, skydive over the Red Rock mountains of the western deserts... and so so much more!
We are looking for our next candidate to live the dream life and get paid to do it. Your responsibilities will include having the time of your life, and documenting your journey along the way for the world to see.
The perks? Of course, all travel expenses are covered and the job comes with a $50,000 salary as well as benefits, and some great must have toys to use along the way. Sounds good? Make a video resume telling us why you would be perfect for this job and fill out the application to see if you have what it takes to be our next big star.
But before you get too enthused about applying, check out my post over at Perceptive Travel on Who Wins in the ‘Best [Travel] Job in the World’ Campaigns ?
and also this post by the art predator on Careful, Murphy-Goode, Social Media Just Might Spit Wine in Your Face.
And if you do decide to apply anyway, let us know...
Friday, July 10, 2009
Wanted: Travel Writer for Williamsburg Travel Book...
(found at About Freelance Writing)
Travel Writer Wanted for Williamsburg Travel Book (Williamsburg)
Lake, Inc, a book publishing company based in New York City, is hiring a writer to create the primary content for a travel book about Williamsburg, Virginia, and the surrounding area. This book will be part of the Tourist Town Guides series of travel guidebooks. These books concentrate on regional tourist towns, and are designed to assist readers with planning vacations to these destinations.
Further information on project specifics, writer requirements, timeline, compensation can be found at further information at richmond craigslist writing jobs
Travel Writer Wanted for Williamsburg Travel Book (Williamsburg)
Lake, Inc, a book publishing company based in New York City, is hiring a writer to create the primary content for a travel book about Williamsburg, Virginia, and the surrounding area. This book will be part of the Tourist Town Guides series of travel guidebooks. These books concentrate on regional tourist towns, and are designed to assist readers with planning vacations to these destinations.
Further information on project specifics, writer requirements, timeline, compensation can be found at further information at richmond craigslist writing jobs
Friday, July 3, 2009
Weekly Top 5 Blog Posts for Writers...
1. 8 Tips for Success When Freelancing On the Road
2. 10 Useful Productivity Health and Fitness Guides for Web Workers
3. 5 Ways to Step Away from the Freelance Job Boards and Create Your Own Freelance Writing Opportunities
4. 5 Tips for Repurposing Old Blog Content
5. 7 Ways to Showcase Older Blog Posts
2. 10 Useful Productivity Health and Fitness Guides for Web Workers
3. 5 Ways to Step Away from the Freelance Job Boards and Create Your Own Freelance Writing Opportunities
4. 5 Tips for Repurposing Old Blog Content
5. 7 Ways to Showcase Older Blog Posts
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