During the release of my last book, I found myself traveling all over the South, appearing at bookstores, sometimes to very small audiences. It not only took a lot out of me financially, but also physically. This time around, since my book is local, I wanted to approach it differently. Thankfully, I’ve met some greatContinue reading “The Boozy Atlanta Book Tour”
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What I Learned Writing (Another) Guidebook
My very first book was a guidebook, so when I was asked to update a company’s guidebook on a region in the South, I figured it would be a breeze. I’d already done this, not to mention on my own, and am an expert in the region so how hard could about 5,000 words be?Continue reading “What I Learned Writing (Another) Guidebook”
Coming Soon! (Sort Of) Book #2
I haven’t posted much about it because I’ve been so deep in the writing process, but a few months ago, I signed a contract for my second book. I’ve spent much of the past three months in a cubby at my local library and in a cabin at the Art Farm at Serenbe. This oneContinue reading “Coming Soon! (Sort Of) Book #2”
Where I Find Editor Contacts
One of the hardest things to do as a writer is finding the right contact for a publication. But over the years I’ve developed a sort of system for acquiring them. Twitter: This is an easy one. You can search publication + editor and sometimes it comes up. Sometimes the editors even have their emailContinue reading “Where I Find Editor Contacts”
Writing Goals for 2022
What a year. It’s funny looking at last year’s vision board because of the things I prioritized. I included the words “home, travel, culture, and reinvention.” I wrote about the first three and focused on personal reinvention. I wrote, pitched, or was assigned 186 stories in total. Of that, 41 were rejected, 65 never receivedContinue reading “Writing Goals for 2022”
5 Essential Tips for Aspiring Guidebook Writers
In the early days of travel writing, a guidebook commission was considered to be the golden ticket, the way into making a living. But as publishing has decreased, the medium has become less popular in favor of online guides. However, guidebooks are still used by travelers, especially brands like Lonely Planet and Rick Steves. IfContinue reading “5 Essential Tips for Aspiring Guidebook Writers”
What No One Tells You About Writing a Book
This post originally appeared on my blog Caroline in the City. I’ve mentioned it a few times in blog posts over the last year or so and I can finally talk about it. I wrote a book and it’s out now! This Is My South: The Essential Travel Guide to the Southern States is the culmination ofContinue reading “What No One Tells You About Writing a Book”
12 Things a New Writer Should Never Do
This post originally appeared on my blog Caroline in the City in 2017 and has been updated. Last year was my first as a full-time freelancer. I’ve learned a lot since I started back in 2010 to say the least. I’ve made mistakes when it comes to invoicing and the amount of pay I amContinue reading “12 Things a New Writer Should Never Do”
What I Wish I’d Known About Being a Writer
This post was previously published on my blog, Caroline in the City but has been updated. The saying goes that hindsight is 20/20. But as I approach my ninth tenth year as a freelancer, and third as a full-time writer, there are a few things I wish I’d known before starting down this path. IContinue reading “What I Wish I’d Known About Being a Writer”
Caroline Eubanks 