Here Kitty, Kitty

Nobody gives a damn about a writer or his problems except another writer.

Harold Ross

When I first pursued the elusive travel-writing path, there were a lot of trips to the library and bookstores. Today a lot of useful sites can help you get jump-started and avoid some pit falls. I have some that I regularly check up on. Logging onto Travelwriters.com’s BBS board can get you all kinds of insider info. The good, bad and ugly. There are disagreements, cynicism, and even encouragement. I have also picked up several great press trips from their lists.

Once you have a few clips under your belt, Media Kitty is a great place to get info and industry news. To join you have to submit links to some published pieces for review. The site is geared not just for writers but also pr people, editors and tourism folks. Almost like a dating site for singles. See if you can find a match, everyone needs a little help sometimes.