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So you want to be a travel writer?

Posted by: Budget Travel, Thursday, Aug 30, 2007, 4:03 PM

Four different readers will get to report a big story for us. If you think you have the best story suggestion ever, send us a pitch. It can be anywhere in the world as long as the idea behind the trip is unique. Include some background on what makes the destination special (is it a place people don't know about? is something happening that we should know about?), why you think other people would care, and why you're the person to write it. Use this form to submit your dream assignment.

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I am thrilled to see you have given 4 people the chance of a lifetime to become travel writers for the month. Pretty sure 20 tips will come in handy for these people as they take their first step towards a new adventure.

Posted By Florem Hill on August 31, 2007, 1:21 AM

Hi, Florem Hill,
Thank you for your message. I'm sure we'll get great responses from readers.
Have a good holiday weekend,
Sean
Blog editor

Posted By Sean on August 31, 2007, 9:18 AM

Is there a deadline for submission?

Posted By Jennifer Krueger on September 1, 2007, 12:05 PM

Is there a limit to the number of submissions?

Posted By Amy Leah Potter on September 2, 2007, 8:53 PM

I am interested in pitching an idea. Where do I submit it?

Thanks,
V.

Posted By veronica hix on September 4, 2007, 12:34 PM

Hello, all,
To answer your questions:
Hi, Ms. Hix,
Thanks for considering this.
Please go to this page
http://www.budgettravel.com/bt-dyn/content/article/2007/08/28/AR2007082801230.html?wpisrc=newsletter
And click to see instructions.
Thank you, again,
Sean
(Blog editor)

Hi, Ms. Potter, Only one submission for the travel writer contest. For limits on other items, see our list of contests here:
http://www.budgettravel.com/bt-dyn/content/article/2007/08/27/AR2007082700719.html

Hi, Ms. Krueger,
Thank you, too, for considering this. Deadline is by Dec. 1, please. I should've noted, that. Thanks.
--Sean
Senior editor, BudgetTravel.com

Posted By Blog Editor on September 4, 2007, 1:09 PM

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