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Advice for the Would-Be Travel Writer
by Katie Gustafsson
The Ailment: I'm going on holiday soon and am thinking about using my experiences as articles upon my return. What kind of advice would you give to a would-be travel writer?
The Cure: Before you go on your trip, do as much preparation as you can about what you will see and the places you will visit. Then make a list of possible articles you could write. Next think of all the information you will need in order to write such an article and write it down in a notebook you will take with you.
Whilst you are on holiday, make the notes that you need answers to in your notebook. Add any observations that come to mind especially those that touch the senses. Describe things in great detail so that you will be clear about them when you come home. Ask other tourists what they think so that you can intersperse comments if you choose to do so. Ask questions to the locals that you think someone in another country might like to know. In short, collect as much information as possible whilst you are there - because there are any number of articles you could write about once you get back, if only you gather enough information. Look at things from the perspective of a disabled person, of a mother with small children, of older people, of younger people, how easy is it to have a good time if you don't speak the language, what happens if you have an accident whilst you are there, what's the transport system like, etc etc etc.
If you are eating out, make a note of the name of the restaurant, then add to this what the atmosphere and service were like, was the food good, was it overly expensive, what kind of price range did the menu cover, etc. If you can, find out what their house speciality is - many restaurants have one. Don't be afraid to ask other guests whether they are enjoying their meal - or if you don't feel like disturbing either your own table, or someone elses, revert to the writer's time honoured tradition of eavesdropping and see if people generally seem happy with their meal. Many publications seek "fillers" in the form of restaurant reviews - now if you could add a photo of the restaurant, and or the staff, you could have a nice set of possible articles!
Speaking of photos! Take two cameras. Keep one for yourself and "family" pictures. Keep the other one for taking shots you might want to use with your articles (good financial boost if you can add photos to your article). Then when you get back, develop the family photos in the normal way, but check the publications you want to submit to before developing the other - if they are ones that require slides you are then in a position to develop the film in this way instead of committing it to photograph format first. Don't forget, if you take a photograph of someone, get them to sign a piece of paper at the time you take the photo that states they allow you to use their photo for publication purposes - most editors will ask for this. Your preparation could include creating this simple form and printing off a bunch to pack in your luggage - and don't forget to carry some around with you during your holiday - you never know when you might need it! Remember also to identify the form with the number of the photograph on your roll plus some other identifying feature so that you know which form applies to which image when your film is developed.
Hope that you find this helpful. Happy Holiday.
Copyright © 2001 Katie Gustafsson
Katie Gustafsson is an English freelance writer/translator/poet who lives in Sweden with her soul-mate/husband (whom she met online), Mikael, and their baby son, Jake. Her writing credits include print and on-line publications in short stories, articles and poetry. Recent articles include work for Amateur Chef magazine, and Dreamguide.com where she is the guide for the USA for Foreigners section. She is owns the Wake Up Writing site.
Advice for the Would-Be Travel Writer
by Katie Gustafsson
The Ailment: I'm going on holiday soon and am thinking about using my experiences as articles upon my return. What kind of advice would you give to a would-be travel writer?
The Cure: Before you go on your trip, do as much preparation as you can about what you will see and the places you will visit. Then make a list of possible articles you could write. Next think of all the information you will need in order to write such an article and write it down in a notebook you will take with you.
Whilst you are on holiday, make the notes that you need answers to in your notebook. Add any observations that come to mind especially those that touch the senses. Describe things in great detail so that you will be clear about them when you come home. Ask other tourists what they think so that you can intersperse comments if you choose to do so. Ask questions to the locals that you think someone in another country might like to know. In short, collect as much information as possible whilst you are there - because there are any number of articles you could write about once you get back, if only you gather enough information. Look at things from the perspective of a disabled person, of a mother with small children, of older people, of younger people, how easy is it to have a good time if you don't speak the language, what happens if you have an accident whilst you are there, what's the transport system like, etc etc etc.
If you are eating out, make a note of the name of the restaurant, then add to this what the atmosphere and service were like, was the food good, was it overly expensive, what kind of price range did the menu cover, etc. If you can, find out what their house speciality is - many restaurants have one. Don't be afraid to ask other guests whether they are enjoying their meal - or if you don't feel like disturbing either your own table, or someone elses, revert to the writer's time honoured tradition of eavesdropping and see if people generally seem happy with their meal. Many publications seek "fillers" in the form of restaurant reviews - now if you could add a photo of the restaurant, and or the staff, you could have a nice set of possible articles!
Speaking of photos! Take two cameras. Keep one for yourself and "family" pictures. Keep the other one for taking shots you might want to use with your articles (good financial boost if you can add photos to your article). Then when you get back, develop the family photos in the normal way, but check the publications you want to submit to before developing the other - if they are ones that require slides you are then in a position to develop the film in this way instead of committing it to photograph format first. Don't forget, if you take a photograph of someone, get them to sign a piece of paper at the time you take the photo that states they allow you to use their photo for publication purposes - most editors will ask for this. Your preparation could include creating this simple form and printing off a bunch to pack in your luggage - and don't forget to carry some around with you during your holiday - you never know when you might need it! Remember also to identify the form with the number of the photograph on your roll plus some other identifying feature so that you know which form applies to which image when your film is developed.
Hope that you find this helpful. Happy Holiday.
Copyright © 2001 Katie Gustafsson
Katie Gustafsson is an English freelance writer/translator/poet who lives in Sweden with her soul-mate/husband (whom she met online), Mikael, and their baby son, Jake. Her writing credits include print and on-line publications in short stories, articles and poetry. Recent articles include work for Amateur Chef magazine, and Dreamguide.com where she is the guide for the USA for Foreigners section. She is owns the Wake Up Writing site.
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Four Mistakes to Avoid When Seducing Women
Daniel Millions
If you are new to the dating game or are a single guy who has not had the best luck in attracting women then you this article is for you. There are many ways to impress a woman when you first meet them and it is definitely true that first impressions count. For this reason you need to be aware of some of the common mistakes that men make when trying to pick up women. Hopefully by eliminating these you will go on to enjoy a lot more female attraction. This article will help you by highlighting four of the most common mistakes made.
Perhaps the worst thing that any guy can do after meeting a woman that they want to seduce is to make your intentions obvious. A woman loves to feel wanted, that's for sure, but they do not want you to give yourself right away. Instead they want to feel like there is a challenge to overcome. When you meet the woman try to show a little mystery and this will get her curiosity going.
Once you are able to start a conversation with a woman then you need to avoid the second mistake. Your ability to communicate with her will be the basis on which she decides to meet up with you again in the future. In this respect you need to avoid appearing too shy and also not overconfident. The guy has to strike a fine balance between the two otherwise she is likely to lose interest very quickly.
You can achieve this by avoiding talking about yourself too much and instead allowing her to tell you about herself. Listen to what she has to say and try to ask interesting questions that will in turn stimulate her interest in you. By encouraging a natural conversation you will avoid appearing nervous or arrogant.
A third common mistake is to initiate physical contact too early. This is a big no-no as if you do it prematurely you instantly appear sleazy and only interested in sex. Instead you need to learn how to understand the woman's body language. A woman will usually send out subtle hints such as lots of touching of the arms, eye contact and looking at your mouth and lips as signs that she would like closer contact with you. This can be hard to judge at first, but with experience you will be able to recognize whether a woman is interested in you or not.
The final most common error is to talk about your past relationships. This may appear an obvious mistake, but it is a tripwire that most women will throw up in order to measure what kind of partner you might be. Once again you will need to strike a balance. If you speak about your ex-partners in a negative fashion by blaming them for the end of the relationship or perhaps stressing her negative traits then your potentially new girlfriend will be thinking that you will repeat this for her one day.
Likewise, if you refer to your ex-partner in a positive light by reciting past memories that you shared and how you wish things had been different then the woman will be convinced that you should be with your ex and not her. In this situation the best advice would be to give a short balanced account of the past and emphasizing a mutual, friendly separation. This way she will feel that you are decent and fair guy
Source: Articlesbase.com
Four Mistakes to Avoid When Seducing Women
Daniel Millions
If you are new to the dating game or are a single guy who has not had the best luck in attracting women then you this article is for you. There are many ways to impress a woman when you first meet them and it is definitely true that first impressions count. For this reason you need to be aware of some of the common mistakes that men make when trying to pick up women. Hopefully by eliminating these you will go on to enjoy a lot more female attraction. This article will help you by highlighting four of the most common mistakes made.
Perhaps the worst thing that any guy can do after meeting a woman that they want to seduce is to make your intentions obvious. A woman loves to feel wanted, that's for sure, but they do not want you to give yourself right away. Instead they want to feel like there is a challenge to overcome. When you meet the woman try to show a little mystery and this will get her curiosity going.
Once you are able to start a conversation with a woman then you need to avoid the second mistake. Your ability to communicate with her will be the basis on which she decides to meet up with you again in the future. In this respect you need to avoid appearing too shy and also not overconfident. The guy has to strike a fine balance between the two otherwise she is likely to lose interest very quickly.
You can achieve this by avoiding talking about yourself too much and instead allowing her to tell you about herself. Listen to what she has to say and try to ask interesting questions that will in turn stimulate her interest in you. By encouraging a natural conversation you will avoid appearing nervous or arrogant.
A third common mistake is to initiate physical contact too early. This is a big no-no as if you do it prematurely you instantly appear sleazy and only interested in sex. Instead you need to learn how to understand the woman's body language. A woman will usually send out subtle hints such as lots of touching of the arms, eye contact and looking at your mouth and lips as signs that she would like closer contact with you. This can be hard to judge at first, but with experience you will be able to recognize whether a woman is interested in you or not.
The final most common error is to talk about your past relationships. This may appear an obvious mistake, but it is a tripwire that most women will throw up in order to measure what kind of partner you might be. Once again you will need to strike a balance. If you speak about your ex-partners in a negative fashion by blaming them for the end of the relationship or perhaps stressing her negative traits then your potentially new girlfriend will be thinking that you will repeat this for her one day.
Likewise, if you refer to your ex-partner in a positive light by reciting past memories that you shared and how you wish things had been different then the woman will be convinced that you should be with your ex and not her. In this situation the best advice would be to give a short balanced account of the past and emphasizing a mutual, friendly separation. This way she will feel that you are decent and fair guy
Source: Articlesbase.com
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