Falmouth, Cornwall
The best part of writing about different places is that there are so many of them and they are all different. Added to this, we are all experts on somewhere because that is where we live.
For a good example of writing about places see Christine’s hotelier’s blog at the Newpoint Hotel bed and breakfast in Southbourne, Dorset.
When writing about places, little needs to be constructed or imagined. I find building imaginary stories a very intense, although rewarding, form of writing. Writing about places I’ve been to or places I know is much easier and, for myself as a full time writer, it fills the column inches.
If you are a writer with writer’s block, why not try a bit of travel writing. You could visit somewhere new, be a tourist for a day and then write about it. You will have a pleasant day out and might find you enjoy the experience so much you become a committed travelogue writer.
What’s more, there is also a ready market for travel writing because people are always interested in visiting new places. It’s nice to discover them yourself but it’s also nice to read and research places which could be interesting to visit.
What do you think? Travel writing is a great way to fight writer’s block? I’d love to hear what you think.
Bye for now
Rob
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