HOW WRITERS CAN OPTIMIZE THEIR TRAVELS
Writers are always trying to sniff out information from
their surroundings to spice up their scenes and characters. Yet, some writers fail to take advantage of
their travels to enhance their manuscripts.
Whether you are taking a never-before trip to Rome, or revisiting a
distant relative, here are a few ideas for maximum travel results:
Pamphlets, maps
and tour guides.
Hotel rooms provide an excellent source of cool ideas on the
happenings of the city, such as tours, special events, maps, restaurants, and entertainment. Not only will this grant the utmost results
for your trip, it will prove beneficial later on when adding depth to your
scenes.
Let your five
senses guide you.
Remain cognizant of the smells and sights of the city. How tall are the buildings? Are the streets filled with cobblestones or
bricks? What restaurants are most introspective? Even your own reactions can be
helpful for later notation.
Revisit familiar
places.
Chances are there are dozens of places in your own home town
that you’ve taken for granted. With
fresh eyes, visit historical buildings.
Go to the science center, or a food and wine taste quest. Check out art festivals and parks. Scope your local paper for unusual events
coming to town.
Whether you’re taking a business trip for the umpteenth
time, or a well-deserved vacation, always capitalize on an opportunity to
capture your experiences in a book!
Check out these
sites for additional travel and writing tips:
Travel Tips
and Doo Dads for Writers:
Recording
Your Travels:
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