The Travel Writer’s Way – Turn Your Travels Into Stories by Jonathan Lorie

William Dalrymple has reviewed the above book as  “A unique and completely invaluable guide to the dark arts of travel writing”   I am not the expert on travel writing that Dalrymple is but I agree. This book is priceless.

Lorie has been a travel writer for over twenty years so the information provided within these pages from  both himself and a group of assorted travel writing peers can be used not only by those just starting out, but those who have been crafting stories for many years and  want a fresh way to look at them. 

Topics written are how to hook the reader in, being honest in reviews of places or accommodation, and to take that leap in travel experiences which can result in an increased richness of adventure.   

As mentioned, he uses 40 other assorted “travel experts in their own fields” to  add depth to the explanation he gives. e.g .In “ Written Blogs”, he uses Nomadic Matt to share the importance of finding your own niche and deepening it so you become the “go to person” for that  particular area. “Writing articles”, finds Isabel Choat, an online travel editor, setting out clearly what she wants from an article. She wants to know what would make people dream of going there.

This book is priceless. A must read for those who are travel writers  to expand their knowledge, for those who may be just thinking about starting out or individuals just wanting to document their adventure