Seven myths of being a travel writer

Jen and Carl beat me to this days ago, but in case anyone missed it, I did want to point out Tim Leffel’s “Seven Myths of Being a Travel Writer” article at Transitions Abroad online. Leffel references several of my RolfPotts.com travel writer interviews from past months, and his myths include such common misconceptions as:

• Travel writers make enough money to live on.
• Editors are hungry for travel stories from new writers.
• A destination is a story.
• Readers want to hear every detail about your personal experiences.
• Travel magazines love long stories.
• You write a story, you get paid, it soon gets published.
• All your expenses will be covered.

Leffel’s article also includes a section called “So what