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About Mandy

Mandy is senior content editor with World Words. She is an experienced travel writer and editor for clients such as Time Out New York and Monarch Airlines. READ HER FULL BIO.

Getting off to a Great Start: How to Write a Winning Travel Writing Opener

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Never underestimate the power of a good opening line. First paragraphs — even just first sentences — will dictate your reader engagement. While the headline hooks your reader’s attention, it’s the introduction that reels them in.

Travel writing relies heavily on storytelling (we spoke about this already in a previous blog post), but it’s important to remember that good stories don’t always begin at the beginning.

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The Importance of Editing Your Travel Content: Our Eight Expert Editing Tips

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Writers get the glory and the byline. Editors rarely get a mention. Yet their role is vital.

For some, the process of writing seems to be effortless, a natural gift. Their prose is engaging, witty, evocative and always clear. But chances are you’re reading the end product. What if you were to see their first draft?

It might come as a surprise to learn that even the most talented writers don’t get it right first time round. First drafts are frequently sloppy and muddled. It takes some refinement to make them great.14288135_05fd9e848a_o Continue reading →

Once Upon a Time: The Importance of Good Storytelling in Travel Writing

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It’s that wonderful time of the year again, when the John Lewis Christmas advert has people all around the country reaching for their hankies. Viewers tune in their thousands and they know what they’re going to get: a stripped-down cover of a classic pop number by some young up-and-comer, a cute animal and a gentle tug on the heartstrings that — depending on your tolerance for this sort of thing — stops just short of cloying sentimentality. Why do people love it so much? Because it’s a familiar, well-executed story.

Whether you’ve fallen for Monty the Penguin’s charms or not, there is something to be said for the John Lewis method. Good storytelling works and not just in retail. In the travel industry, it’s especially important.

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Buggl Online Travel Guidebook: The Finest Curry Houses in East London

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We are delighted to reveal that World Words has begun contributing to a new travel site – and it’s a rather lovely one. If you haven’t heard of them already, let us introduce you to Buggl, a fantastic platform where travellers and local experts share their personal recommendations through digital travel guidebooks.

We have a team of experienced writers who have travelled extensively all around the world, and they have a wealth of experience to share. What better way to share our travel expertise than through Buggl?

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