Got a story you’re itching to tell? Love your town and want to share it with the world? Interested in sending in live updates from your upcoming trip?
* Feature Articles Program ($50/article)
* Expert Travel Articles Program ($30/article)
* Travel Essays Program ($20-40/article)
* Guest Posting (Bio and link to your site or blog)
* BootsnAll Writer Platform
* Travel Blogs Host your travel blog on BootsnAll
The BootsnAll community loves independent travel no matter what form it takes, so read through these pages and learn more about how to get your work published on BootsnAll. Once you’ve read over everything, if you have any more questions, email BootsnAll here.
Pay & Compensation
BootsnAll now has four separate programs for writers, and three of them are paying markets.
1 - Feature Articles – We are interested in submissions for entertainment-oriented feature articles. Ideally, these can appeal to a broad audience rather than just a small group of people researching a destination. We are also interested in ideas for “photo features,” which rely more on great photos than on interesting commentary.
>> more information on the BootsnAll Feature Articles Program
2 - Expert Travel Articles – We are interested in publishing articles that the writer can cover completely. These articles will become part of our travel research sections, and can be focused on one destination, or they can be more general.
>> more information on the BootsnAll Expert Travel Articles Program
3 - Travel Essays - We are interested in publishing articles that are potentially thought-provoking or discussion-starters, including topics that might be controversial (although we’re not into starting a ruckus just for the sake of starting a ruckus), and that could still appeal to a wide audience.
>> more information on the BootsnAll Travel Essays Program
4 - Guest posts - Our traditional traveler articles program continues to be unpaid, but we accept and publish a broader range of pieces in this way. These articles are also featured on our home page and various other places, so they are a great way to get your work in front of an audience of your peers. Many experienced writers continue to submit their travel tales over the years, and this is also a great way to get started in travel writing and get your name out there. The rest of these guidelines are for the unpaid articles program. Please click on the links above for the specifics on the paying programs.
>> more information on the BootsnAll Guest Posts Program
Official BootsnAll Writing Style
In general, we encourage each writer to let his or her own voice come through in the articles. However, we do have some guidelines to help you craft a better article, whether that be a feature, expert article or travel essay.
Formatting basics
* We use the down style of capitalization in our subheaders. So: it’s “When to go,” not “When to Go”. Titles are capitalized in title style “10 Reasons to Visit Iceland Now”
* Though your tone may be casual and informal, writing an article for BootsnAll is not the same as writing an email or a personal bog post. Watch your use of slang (unless you’re using it in dialogue) and never use all caps or multiple exclamation points for emphasis. If you must use italics or exclamation points for emphasis, use them sparingly.
* Avoid cliches like “an unforgettable experience,” “there’s nothing better than,” “a dream come true,” “picture-perfect,” “postcard-perfect,” “stunning views.” Saying “There’s nothing better than the unforgettable experience of seeing those picture-perfect stunning views,” tells the reader absolutely nothing. Stretch yourself to describe something in a better way. What makes this an unforgettable experience? Why are the views stunning?
* Avoid overly used phrases - quaint, charming, rustic, luxurious, awe-inspiring, breath-taking. Again, tell us why - why is this town charming, what makes the cabin rustic, what about this hotel is luxurious?
* Don’t make assumptions or sweeping generalizations. “Every traveler loves,” or “You can’t visit the island without seeing the.” Not every traveler loves that thing and many people probably do visit without seeing the item you say they can’t miss. Watch your use of “best” as well. What it makes it the best? Unless you can confidently say you know it really is the best, find another way to describe it.
* For essays and travel narratives, leave out the boring parts. No one wants to hear the play-by-play of everything you did on your trip. Find the central story and concentrate on that.
Editorial Style & Policy
For starters, we do reserve the right to edit and to make changes to your article. If you submit something but stipulate that we cannot edit or proofread it, then unfortunately we won’t be able to publish your work. For the traveler articles and guest posts, our editorial policies are pretty open, and keep you and your style in mind:
Proofreading, English Language & HTML. For guest posts, BootsnAll’s editors keep the editing light. We check spelling and glance at grammar. We accept British, American, Canadian, Imperial, Australian, Kiwi, and all other various regional, slangish or international flavors (flavours) and adaptations of the English language. We do edit more thoroughly on paid submissions and reserve the right to make changes at our discretion, however we will not make major changes that affect the tone or meaning of your writing without your approval.
Major Changes. Every once in a while we might see something that could use a little more work. If we do, we don’t just swoop in and make major changes. Instead we contact you, the writer, with our suggestions for the relevant text. Then we will work together to finalize any changes.
Accuracy, Libel & Originality. When you submit your work to BootsnAll, we give you as much freedom, leeway and latitude as possible. We know you know your stuff, but at the same time, we have to state that when you submit your article, you also are agreeing to and stating that each of the following is true:
1. The article is accurate, to the best of your ability.
2. The article is not libelous, and does not contain libel.
3. The article is original; that is, the article is your own writing, not someone else’s, and the article and no part of the article does not infringe on someone’s copyright.
4. You retain sufficient rights and copyright to submit the article, and that BootsnAll has permission to edit and publish it.
5. BootsnAll is not responsible or liable for any errors in your submission or for any problems, inconveniences, etc. that might arise with anyone from such errors.
Should BootsnAll be notified of any problems with your article as regards the above, we will get in touch with you to help get everything resolved. To break it down, our site provides an audience for your work, and in return we ask that what you write is accurate, does not contain libel, and that the writing is your own. Besides, why bother submitting it otherwise? Now, speaking of an audience…
Contact Information:
For inquiries: click here
For submissions: click here
Website: http://www.bootsnall.com/
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