The reviews are starting to hit for my new Travel Writing 2.0 book and apparently people don’t mind that I’m a cynical bastard who isn’t serving up juicy come-on promises in every chapter. So here are a few links of where to read about it. Here’s the problem though: it takes quite a while for readers to chime in on Amazon. So if you are a working or aspiring travel writer willing to break the ice on the book’s Amazon page, I’ve got a free book with your name on it. Keep reading.
But first, thanks to these folks:
Liz Lewis has a review up today on the Perceptive Travel blog and says, “ Travel Writing 2.0 is a gold mine of information, a modern day guidebook for those interested in the business and marketing side of travel writing, with chapters on niche development, self promotion, and online income streams. A definite must read for both new and experienced travel writers interested in developing and expanding their online presence.”
Pam Mandel at Nerd’s Eye View gave it a shout-out earlier this month.
Erin Dalpini at Freelance-Zone.com reviewed the book last week and there’s an interview with me there as well.
I talk with Rolf Potts of Vagabonding fame about the book on his blog .
David Stanley profiled it last month on his South Pacific blog .
Check out the travel writing blog that goes with the book to see a weekly interview with a different successful writer.
Want a copy yourself? Two people in the U.S. who promise to review it on Amazon will get a hard copy version. Two that live outside the U.S. will get an e-book (PDF) copy. Leave a comment below stating where you live and I’ll pick winners at random on Friday, October 8, 2010.
* WE HAVE WINNERS – Jeannie from NYC and Maria from Minneapolis will receive a paperback. Susan from Cancun and Troy from Australia will receive a PDF e-book. (I’m feeling generous, so a few other people who commented will get a PDF if they want one, so watch your e-mail!)
