Deadline 31 October
Description
Do you have what it takes to be GoAbroad’s next great travel writer?! Now is your chance to prove it! The “Next Great Travel Writers” Contest from GoAbroad.com is an opportunity to have your travel story published as a featured article on GoAbroad, the leading online resource for meaningful and alternative world travel.Guidelines
All entries must adhere to one of the following categories:- “Guidebook With A Twist.” — This is a unique and interesting “how-to” or informational travel guide about features or characteristics in a specific city or country — with info not easily found in the usual tourist guidebooks.
- “Travel Feature.” — This is a colorful and informational feature article about some sort of activity, event, social custom, or unique tradition that travelers might want to try and experience while abroad.
- “Top Five/ Top Ten.” This is a “roundup” article where writers can get creative with their Top Fill-in-the-Blanks — places to see, things to do, items to bring, etc. — in various countries or parts of the world.
Email the organizers today at writers@goabroad.com.
All entries must be emailed with the following subject line: “GoAbroad Writers Contest – [FIRST NAME] [LAST NAME].“
Please submit entries as follows: All entries MUST be submitted as a Word Document or RTF (rich text file). Double-spaced, 12 pt. font, all text aligned left (not centered or specially formatted).
Entrants should include short author bio (75 words MAX) and an author headshot to publish with their travel article.
Authors may submit multiple entries; however these must be limited to three entries per category. If an author should submit more than that, GoAbroad will accept only the first three entries per category received chronologically from that author. Multiple entries must be submitted individually.
Travel articles will be judged on the following:
- Word Count — MUST fall between 700 and 1300 words per article.
- Entry must be original and previously unpublished (this includes on websites and blogs).
- Entries must be written in the second or third person. No first-person accounts will be accepted.
Prize
- First Place: $1000 Cash Prize; Article Published and Featured on GoAbroad & GoAbroad Blog; GoAbroad T-shirt; plus GoAbroad Luggage Tag
- Second Place: $200 Cash Prize; Article Published and Featured on GoAbroad & GoAbroad Blog; GoAbroad T-shirt; plus GoAbroad Luggage Tag
- Third Place: $100 Cash Prize; Article Published and Featured on GoAbroad & GoAbroad Blog; GoAbroad T-shirt; plus GoAbroad Luggage Tag
Honorable Mentions: Article Published and Featured on GoAbroad & GoAbroad Blog
All cash prizes will be awarded via PayPal in US Dollars.
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