Just back from a very memorable TBEX in Copenhagen, and I’m currently decompressing; sorting through photographs, experiences, and notes so I’ll definitely be doing a follow-up post. But in the meantime in the spirit of sharing and support, I wanted to publish my presentation online so fellow freelancer writers and photographers can have quick access to it.
[Narrative Travel Writing Workshop]
For those of you who were there, here’s a link to a few pieces that were read:
– Travel Writing at Ground Level – David Miller, Senior Editor, Matador Network.
– High Street – A narrative.
Thanks, that was a very informative presentation! Will keep these in mind.
@Maggie – No worries! Glad it was helpful.
This is so helpful! I love the idea of coming up with multiple angles on the same pitch and will now add this to my pitching repetoire. Thank you.
@Josh – Thanks! Hope to make it to Vancouver, but we’ll see. Right now it’s a 50-50 scenario.
If anyone doubts if these work, I just sourced more insider information from a major publication using bullet #2 under “O”.
sweeeeet presentation! I wish I was there to hear you deliver it but alas there is always Vancouver…
@Audrey – TBEX Copenhagen was fun in so many ways. Here’s a summary with photos – http://lolaakinmade.com/2010/11/11/in-pictures-notes-from-tbex-europe/
@Ekua – You’re welcome. I totally hear you regarding time! Let me know when you find some extra time. I’m still behind and need to catch up on your solid narratives about Oaxaca.
Thanks for sharing this. Do you have any tips for adding more hours to the day so I have more time to try these things out? 😛
To echo Andy, thanks for posting this and breaking things down in a clear way. I wish we could have been at TBEX Copenhagen…hopefully we’ll see each other again in Vancouver next year!
@Hal – Thanks! I know they were videotaping all the talks so it should show up on http://www.travelblogexchange.com within the next few days or so.
@Abbie – You bet!
@Janice – Thanks. An evergreen piece is an article that doesn’t have an expiration date. For example, “10 Things To Do on a Long Flight” is evergreen because it’s always applicable, versus “10 Top Destinations for 2010”. Also, a masthead is the listing of editorial and marketing staff of a magazine. The masthead is usually about 3-4 pages in on the left.
@Andy – No worries. Thought I’d share because I know a lot of writers are getting frustrated with rejections and I wanted to give them concrete tips to help them out.
Great tips – loved the A to Z! Thanks for posting it online.
Thank you Lola for posting your TBEX presentation of A to Z of pitching outlets. I missed attending TBEX CPH. Please explain what are “evergreen pieces” on slide 12. What is a Masthead? Thank you so much for all the wonderful info.
Awesome, Lola – thanks for posting this!
Great job, Lola. I miss your voice breaking it all down, though. Any way of getting audio in there? 🙂
@Kristin – Thanks!
@Carlo – Yes, it was quite tricky 🙂 No, I think we need fresh and different material for Vancouver from other Matador editors.
Great format…these can be tricky as people can overreach trying to force something to fit a letter, but I thought everything was completely relevant and well laid-out. Are you doing this in Vancouver?
This is so thoughtful of you to share!
@JoAnna – Catch-22 pertains to new writers because they need at least one editor to publish their work before they can actually have a clip to show another editor.
For new writers, the best thing to do is:
Create blog posts and organize them by relevant themes or categories
Put up photo galleries so you can quickly send links to editors
Thanks for sharing your presentation, Lola!
I was wondering if you could explain what the Catch-22 on your Clips slide, though?
@Lily – Thanks! 90% of the tips apply to photography as well (speaking from experience).
Congrats Lola!! And thanks for sharing, you rock. I was thinking it would be SO great to have a similar presentation for freelance photography? (hint hint) 🙂