How Travel Writers Self-Publish

By Jay Artale

Are you ready to establish your subject matter expertise and earn passive income by transitioning from travel blogger to author of your own travel book, but don’t know where to start?... more

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The podcast currently has 44 episodes available.

How Travel Writers Self-Publish episodes:

April 15, 2019Ep#14: How to develop your non-fiction title
In this 10 minute show travel writer Jay Artale talks about how to create an effective nonfiction title:
The difference between a working title and your final title
The structure of a nonfiction title
How to use the title and subtitle combination to attract your reader
The most important element of your book title
Visit the show page for this episode at www.birdsofafeatherpress.com
Jay has designed a free worksheet to be used with this podcast. Worksheet #9 provides examples of different nonfiction title structures, and a template to brainstorm your own book title. You can download it from her website at:
https://www.birdsofafeatherpress.com/write-travel-guide-free-downloads/
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March 30, 2019Ep#13: The 4 Key Elements of Content Marketing for Beginners
In this 10 minute show travel writer Jay Artale introduces beginners to the four key elements of content marketing:
This show provides a generic overview of the four elements you need to plan for in order to develop an effective content marketing plan. This approach works no matter whether you're an author selling a book or product, or a freelancer selling a service. In all cases you can use your Point of View and Audience definition to craft targeted content on platforms that support your brand' authenticity.
Overview of the four different elements in a content marketing plan
How each of these elements contributes to your plan
An effective approach for writing a Point of View you can articulate clearly
Visit the show page for this episode at www.birdsofafeatherpress.com.
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March 20, 2019Ep#12: Tips and Advice for writing a Fictional Travel Memoir (Guest: John Meyer)
In this 20 minute show travel writer Jay Artale chats with travel writer John Meyer about writing and publishing a fictional travel memoir:
How to get noticed in a non-traditional niche
Finding a niche within a niche
The need for story arcs in travel memoirs
How to approach your story writing process
The value and benefit of pre-trip research
Overview of book marketing activities that work
Visit the show page for this episode at www.birdsofafeatherpress.com.
John Meyer also appeared in my Author Interview series, and you can read about his writing and self-publishing insights here: https://www.birdsofafeatherpress.com/author-interview-with-fictional-travel-memoirist-john-meyer/
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March 10, 2019Ep#11: How and Why to Define your Book's Content Scope
In this 10-minute show travel writer Jay Artale covers:
How defining your content scope with speed up your travel writing process
How to use your descriptive statement and target audience profile to define your content scope
An example of using a descriptive statement to define what's in and out of scope
A case study of how I defined my travel guide's content scope
Visit the show page for this episode at www.birdsofafeatherpress.com.
Jay has designed a free worksheet to be used with this podcast. Worksheet #8 provides an example of a Content Scope example and a template to write your own Content Scope. You can download it from her website at:
https://www.birdsofafeatherpress.com/write-travel-guide-free-downloads/
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February 28, 2019Ep#10: The Benefits of using Scrivener for Non-Fiction AND Fiction (co-host David Penny)
In this 10 minute show travel writer Jay Artale is joined by fiction author David Penny for a chat about how each of them uses writing tools differently. Listen to how Scrivener is versatile for fiction and non-fiction authors alike:
What's the difference between a Plotter or a Pantser?
How both authors use Scrivener's Index Cards for plotting, and the potential for using Scrivener's sister, Scapple.
Writing in small chunks in Scrivener rather than a huge manuscript in Word.
Using Scrivener on your IOS device and synching your version with Dropbox.
Scrivener as a "Rock Solid" way to ensure you don't lose your work.
Scrivener's alignment with Vellum (for self-publishing ebooks and print)
Visit the show page for this episode at www.birdsofafeatherpress.com.
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February 21, 2019Ep#9: How to Identify your Target Audience to focus your writing
In this 20 minute show travel writer Jay Artale covers:
How defining your audience and objective will streamline your writing
A Step by Step approach for identifying your Target Audience
A Target Audience case study as an example
How and why to establish an objective for your nonfiction book
A case study of how I defined my book's objective
What is a descriptive statement and how to write one
How and why a descriptive statement will help you
How using today's topics will keep your writing on track
Visit the show page for this episode at www.birdsofafeatherpress.com.
Jay has designed a set of free worksheets to be used in conjunction with this podcast. Her Worksheet #6: walks you through the process of defining your Target Audience; Worksheet #7 will help you create Your Descriptive Statement, and Worksheet #8 helps you to define your Content Scope. You can download it for free on her website at:
https://www.birdsofafeatherpress.com/write-travel-guide-free-downloads/
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February 10, 2019Ep#8: How to Research your Travel Book idea using Amazon
In this 20-minute show travel writer Jay Artale covers:
How to use Amazon to find travel books you're competing against.
How to use the prompts provided to help you with your research.
An easy Step-by-Step approach for researching your competition.
Discover what research elements you should really focus on.
Find out how competitive research can help you when you're self-publishing a book.
Visit the show page for this episode at www.birdsofafeatherpress.com.
Jay has designed a set of free worksheets to be used in conjunction with this podcast. Her Worksheet #3 is a reference sheet for defining your Angle and Theme, and Worksheet #5 is Research your Competition using Amazon. You can download it for free on her website at:
https://www.birdsofafeatherpress.com/write-travel-guide-free-downloads/
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20min
January 30, 2019Ep#7: How to reach more readers with your travel blog content
In this 10 minute show travel writer Jay Artale covers:
The different ways savvy travel bloggers make the most of their travel expertise.
Examples of travel bloggers who use podcasts, vlogs, magazines, apps, ecourses and coaching to broadcast their subject matter expertise.
The most efficient and effective way to leverage your travel blog articles to reach a broader audience.
The benefits of creating and distributing PDF downloads.
Using travel guides to build your audience and showcase your travel knowledge and expertise.
Visit the show page for this episode at www.birdsofafeatherpress.com.
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January 20, 2019Ep#6: How to Brainstorm a viable Travel Guide idea
In this 20-minute show travel writer Jay Artale covers:
How to turn a generic book idea into a viable travel guide by defining a theme and angle.
The definition of a theme.
The definition of an angle.
What 7 questions you need to answer to define the scope of your travel guide.
How to assess your passion for a topic.
What Brainstorming techniques you can use to generate your ideas.
Evaluation techniques you can use to assess your ideas.
Brainstorming prompts to get your creative juices flowing.
Visit the show page for this episode at www.birdsofafeatherpress.com.
Jay has designed a set of free worksheets to be used in conjunction with this podcast. Her Worksheet #3 is a reference sheet for defining your Angle and Theme, and Worksheet #4 is a Brainstorming Toolkit. You can download these for free on her website at:
https://www.birdsofafeatherpress.com/write-travel-guide-free-downloads/
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20min
January 10, 2019Ep#5: What Travel Guide Category should you write in?
In this 20-minute show travel writer Jay Artale covers:
An overview of traditional travel guide publishers and how they approach their travel guide topics.
An introduction to the major travel guide categories: Destination, Side Trip, Special Interest, Event-Specific, Journey, Culinary, and Advice Travel Guides.
A look at the key considerations for writing each type of travel guide.
Visit the show page for this episode at www.birdsofafeatherpress.com.
I've also written a collection of articles that delves into more detail about each travel guide categories, which provides examples of published books.
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20min

FAQs about How Travel Writers Self-Publish:

How many episodes does How Travel Writers Self-Publish have?

The podcast currently has 44 episodes available.