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The truth about travel writing – PLUS: 6 surprising hacks

The truth about travel writing – PLUS: 6 surprising hacks

October 28, 2019October 28, 2019 James Durston Pitching, Writing

An edited version of this story appears on makealivingwriting.com.  So you want to be a […]

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$1,000 from one idea

$1,000 from one idea

October 17, 2019October 17, 2019 James Durston Pitching, Writing 7 Comments

It’s very difficult to answer the question: ‘How long does it take to write a […]

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Travel writing tips: Interview with an editor

Travel writing tips: Interview with an editor

August 16, 2018April 18, 2019 James Durston Advanced advice, Writing

A recent interview I did explaining some of the fundamentals on being a professional, hireable, self-sustaining travel writer

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The worst headline I’ve ever read (I wrote it too)

The worst headline I’ve ever read (I wrote it too)

November 15, 2017April 20, 2019 James Durston Writing 3 Comments

How throwing an unthought-out headline into my content calendar made me snigger with shame. How to write a good headline inside

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3 reasons freelancers should NOT be paid by word count

3 reasons freelancers should NOT be paid by word count

June 8, 2016April 18, 2019 James Durston Advanced advice, Writing 6 Comments

If you can’t be bothered to click: 1. The internet is space rich. 2. Writing is nearly always the easiest part of being a journalist. 3. Freelancers often have to spend their own money

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