Honestly, regardless of the title, this article will be useful in creating write-ups other than travel. Day to day, we, writers tend to think of ideas that we can use to write captivating articles. For many times, we would ask help to a various applications and websites. But even with the presence of those things, quality content is still the best way to attract readers. If we will talk about travel articles, blogs and websites, they seemed to be good due to good photos. But honestly, photos will just catch the reader's attention, but the content is still the key for them to continue reading. There are lots of people who would prefer something they can get in reading your articles rather than what you can promote to them. Good storytelling is the weapon for good articles, and good articles can be profitable.
As a writer, you have to make sure that people will go back to you whenever they need to know something, or whenever you have posted something. Today, in this article, I might be mentioning more about travel, but consider the whole tips to also incorporate in whatever article you may wish to write.
How can you do good travel articles?
1. Make sure you have a good story to tell.
Whenever we write, we tend to consider all of our experiences in our journey. However, no matter how much we like to narrate them all, not all of them are good stories. You have to pick the most-interesting. To do that, think of all your experiences and filter the ones that helped you a lot in travelling, and eventually taught you something you can still use even after the travel. That could be an example of a good story to tell to your readers. You have to remember that more than they want to know how you felt there, they also need to know an important thing from you, especially as someone who has already travelled to their dream destination. Try to share with them your insights, about how they can befriend the citizens there, where best to go in the morning, or whatnot. Be also reminded that it is best to write your article using the first person point of view. In that way, you would be able to make them understand that it is your story you are narrating, and that it is personal.
2. Make sure you have a goal that will drive you from writing it.
For most of the time, the readers may want to know the reason why you went there. May it be because of your dream, because of a trend, or just a mere escapade for relaxation. Your goal may be about telling your readers how you were able to achieve such things in travelling. It could be a story about you successfully climbing a mountain for the first time, or how you were able to ride a zipline, or what it is to be travelling alone in a place like that. In this way, people will be interested to know if you were able to finish doing your goals. It can also be helpful in their part.
3. Always start your article with a strong introduction.
In any kind of writing, well-written introductions are very much important. This will be your weapon to drive your readers in knowing more words from you. The first paragraph will be the starting point, and this will also be the reason if they will continue reading or not. As a travel writer, you may write your strong introduction by the things and ideas that you think the would-be travellers would like. If you were able to amaze them with how you start your article, you are more likely to attract them to continue. With this, you are encouraged to never include in your introductory paragraph the things that occured. It should not be placed in that. Instead, start it with an anecdote or narrate something you have learned in travelling. Of course, their only way to know the answer in why you have said that is to continue reading your words.
4. You have to write the exact scenes.
When writing a travel article, it is not okay if you will generalize things. You have to write in detail, especially the important situations. For instance, try to tell them about your direct encounters -it could be your direct encounters about the vendors in the place, about the staff, the crew, and whatnot. Be reminded to insert some quotations from them to make it more credible. This will also help your readers to imagine the people in there, and how they have said it. Write about the customs and traditions you witnessed. In this way, you are helping your readers to plan ahead.
5. Never think of impressing the reader.
If you do think that telling them your achievements is a good thing, then, refrain from thinking that way. Because, truth be told, readers do not like bragging things up. It will just sound as if you were serving yourself. Make sure that what you are sharing is beneficial for the readers, never try to insert things that when you switch places, you would not also like to read. Your personal experiences outside travelling has nothing to do with it. Learn how to control yourself while sharing a story. Use conversational tone while writing. Since, this is a personal story, pick words that can easily be understood. Avoid telling them and bombarding them with highfalutin words. It will do no good. Be natural, and narrate the article as if you were telling it to a friend.
6. Always make the descriptions of the places clear.
Of course, more than what you have felt and what activities to do in the place, people are reading your article more to know what the place looks like. And so, tell them the specifics. Tell them about how trees look like in the morning, and how it was able to bring such ambiance. Because, seeing the place from the perspective of a travel operator is different from a person who visited it, without the sense of business in mind. This means, readers are asking for your honesty. They want you to help them decide. Writing travel articles is not for people who sugarcoat things. According to a study, other travelers are more likely to be influenced by travelers who already visited the place than travel operators.
Given these tips, the ultimate tip is to get your facts straight. Always check before putting it in your articles. Your readers would rely on it. It is your responsibility to tell them what they can use and what they cannot. Relive your experiences while writing, and always be happy. Whether you are writing for a journal, for a publication, for a website, or for a blog, always put your effort in narrating the story in a balanced manner, weighing both the facts and experiences.
Have you tried writing a travel article? Tell me your experience in it!
