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- Wanderlust (Chapter 01a): Chapter Index and Appendices
- Wanderlust (Chapter 01b): Definition of Travel Writing and Journaling
- Wanderlust (Chapter 01c): Brief History of Travel Writing and Journaling
- Wanderlust (Chapter 01d): Importance and Relevance of Travel Writing and Journaling Today
- Wanderlust (Chapter 01e): Overview of the Book Structure and Contents
Appendices
Appendix 1: Recommended Readings in Travel Writing
- Theroux, Paul. “The Great Railway Bazaar.” Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1975.
- Morris, Jan. “Venice.” London: Faber and Faber, 1960.
- Chatwin, Bruce. “In Patagonia.” London: Jonathan Cape, 1977.
- Iyer, Pico. “Video Night in Kathmandu: And Other Reports from the Not-So-Far East.” New York: Knopf, 1988.
- Bryson, Bill. “Notes from a Small Island.” London: Doubleday, 1995.
- Strayed, Cheryl. “Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail.” New York: Knopf, 2012.
- Gilbert, Elizabeth. “Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman’s Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia.” New York: Viking, 2006.
- MacLean, Rory. “Under the Dragon: Travels in a Betrayed Land.” London: HarperCollins, 1998.
- Dalrymple, William. “City of Djinns: A Year in Delhi.” London: HarperCollins, 1993.
- Gellhorn, Martha. “Travels With Myself and Another: A Memoir.” London: Eland, 1978.
Appendix 2: Resources and Tools for Travel Writers
- Writing Software: Tools like Scrivener, Google Docs, and Microsoft Word are essential for drafting and editing your travel narratives.
- Grammar and Style Checkers: Grammarly and Hemingway Editor can help you refine your writing and eliminate errors.
- Travel Blogs and Websites: Websites like Lonely Planet, National Geographic Travel, and Conde Nast Traveler can provide inspiration and valuable insights into the craft of travel writing.
- Photography Apps: Snapseed, Lightroom, and VSCO can help you enhance your travel photos to accompany your writing.
- Note-Taking Apps: Evernote, OneNote, and Google Keep are useful for jotting down observations and ideas on the go.
- Voice Recording Apps: Apps like Otter.ai or Rev can be handy for recording thoughts and conversations during your travels, which you can transcribe later.
- Online Courses: Websites like Coursera, Udemy, and MasterClass offer courses on travel writing, photography, and blogging.
- Travel Writing Books: Books like “Travel Writing” by L. Peat O’Neil and “The Lonely Planet’s Guide to Travel Writing” by Don George can provide valuable guidance.
- Writing Communities: Platforms like Medium, Wattpad, and Scribophile allow you to share your work, receive feedback, and connect with other writers.
- Social Media Platforms: Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook are great for building an audience, sharing your work, and connecting with other travel writers.
Appendix 3: Glossary of Travel Writing Terms (Word Cloud)
- Anecdote: A short, amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.
- Atmosphere: The feeling, emotion, or mood a writer conveys to a reader through the description of setting and objects.
- Characterization: The creation or construction of a fictional character.
- Cliché: An overused, worn-out word or phrase.
- Cultural Sensitivity: Being aware of and respecting different cultures and not causing offence.
- Description: A spoken or written representation or account of a person, object, or event.
- Dialogue: Conversation between two or more people as a feature of a book, play, or film.
- Genre: A category of artistic composition, characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter.
- Imagery: Visually descriptive or figurative language.
- Journaling: The process of writing down thoughts, experiences, and emotions on a regular basis.
- Narrative: A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.
- Observation: The action or process of observing something or someone in order to gain information.
- Perspective: A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.
- Pitch: A concise verbal (and sometimes visual) presentation of an idea for a story, typically made by a writer.
- Revision: The action of revising, especially critical or careful examination or perusal to correct or improve.
- Scene: The place where an incident in real life or fiction occurs or occurred.
- Setting: The place or type of surroundings where something is positioned or where an event takes place.
- Structure: The arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex.
- Tone: The general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation, etc.
- Travelogue: A movie, book, or illustrated lecture about the places visited by or experiences of a traveler.
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Appendix 4: Interviews with Established Travel Writers: Their Journeys and Insights
- Articles:
- Interview with Paul Theroux, the Godfather of Travel Writing, The Guardian
- Travel Writing Tips from Bill Bryson, The Telegraph
- Interview with Pico Iyer: Why We Travel, National Geographic
- Travel Writing with Rick Steves, Rick Steves’ Europe
- Interview with Elizabeth Gilbert: Eat, Pray, Love and Travel, NPR
- YouTube Videos:
- Audio
- “Travel with Rick Steves” – This podcast by renowned travel writer Rick Steves features interviews with guest travel writers. Notable episodes include conversations with Paul Theroux, Frances Mayes, and Pico Iyer. Listen here
- “The Thoughtful Travel Podcast” – Hosted by Amanda Kendle, this podcast often features interviews with travel writers and discussions about the process of writing about travel. Listen here
- “Zero To Travel Podcast” – This podcast hosted by Jason Moore features interviews with various travel experts, including writers, on a range of topics. Listen here
- “The Indie Travel Podcast” – This podcast by full-time travellers Craig and Linda Martin often features interviews with other travellers, including published travel writers. Listen here
- “Travel Writing World Podcast” – Hosted by travel writer Jeremy Bassetti, this podcast features interviews with travel writers, authors, and industry professionals. Listen here
