You and I, we have our own personal drives to leave our ordinary lives behind us and travel somewhere. Do we wish to escape our daily routine and find a thrill in exploring new places and meeting new people? That may be possible. One way or another, we will want to share our experiences and emotions with others. Naturally you could do this through writing. If you are seriously thinking of becoming a travel writer let me recommend an article by Mark Mardon to you: “In Search of Elusive Metaphors: The Precise Art of Travel Writing”. You will be pleasantly surprised by what you gain from following his advice.
To Mark Mardon it all comes down to being able to reveal emotions and behaviours. You yourself must agree that it is generally more interesting to read about certain startling incidents or encounters, than monotonous details that are tedious and unexciting. People, readers included, appreciate amusement above dullness. Undoubtedly you have a lot to share during or after your trip, but be selective in recreating the atmosphere and highlighting an event. Mark Mardon will convince you that your unique thoughts over an apparently common happening can then fascinate your readers too.
Can you see what I am pointing at? Even incidents that seem dull can become vivid when you, as the travel writer, add an unexpected thought or point of view to it. Do however keep in mind that you stay honest, not only for the reader but also for your own sake. Did you not partially start this adventure of travel writing, because you needed an outlet of your own experiences, emotions and thoughts? How estranging it would be if the descriptions and thoughts of your encounters in your article would not correspond with your own inner truth.
Following on this argument, Mardon rightfully warns the travel writer to be sincere. Readers will notice insincerity and lose respect for the travel writer.
All in all, there is a lot to win from reading Mardon’s article and taking his advice seriously. It will help you see the advantage in selecting the occasions you want to share with your readers and simultaneously make your articles a pleasant reading pastime.
To Mark Mardon it all comes down to being able to reveal emotions and behaviours. You yourself must agree that it is generally more interesting to read about certain startling incidents or encounters, than monotonous details that are tedious and unexciting. People, readers included, appreciate amusement above dullness. Undoubtedly you have a lot to share during or after your trip, but be selective in recreating the atmosphere and highlighting an event. Mark Mardon will convince you that your unique thoughts over an apparently common happening can then fascinate your readers too.
Can you see what I am pointing at? Even incidents that seem dull can become vivid when you, as the travel writer, add an unexpected thought or point of view to it. Do however keep in mind that you stay honest, not only for the reader but also for your own sake. Did you not partially start this adventure of travel writing, because you needed an outlet of your own experiences, emotions and thoughts? How estranging it would be if the descriptions and thoughts of your encounters in your article would not correspond with your own inner truth.
Following on this argument, Mardon rightfully warns the travel writer to be sincere. Readers will notice insincerity and lose respect for the travel writer.
All in all, there is a lot to win from reading Mardon’s article and taking his advice seriously. It will help you see the advantage in selecting the occasions you want to share with your readers and simultaneously make your articles a pleasant reading pastime.
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