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Tips for Creative Travel Writing: Part 2

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Trish

  Longinus from Masks of the Moryons Last week I shared some fiction writing techniques – hook, character, point of view, back-story and flashback – to enrich travel writing without being tempted to ‘make it up’. Here are five more: … Continue reading →

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Tips for Creative Travel Writing: Part 1

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Trish

Non-fiction authors lack the freedom of fiction writers to ‘make things up’. We have to show factual truth as best we can discern it. Without such authenticity our reputations are at risk. But avoiding invention does not mean we can’t … Continue reading →

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The Wizardry of Oz

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Trish

Part of Australia’s magic is that while snow nestles against rocky peaks, and dripping jungle throbs with life, desert sands could grill a T-bone steak. But the distances are great: you can’t have it all at once.   Last week … Continue reading →

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The Key to Inverness

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Trish

Come back with me to stroll through my favourite city. There’s plenty of accommodation, but a special treat in Inverness is to stay with a local family in a B&B. Years ago, signs outside Bed and Breakfast establishments would boast … Continue reading →

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Boats, Booze and Bags: in Porto

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Trish

Of the many things to do and see in beautiful Porto, here are a few that were highlights for me. First, my accommodation. I slept here, er … not actually in their splendid stairwell, but at the Pão de Açucar … Continue reading →

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