Articles written by Adam Williams

The third part of an interview series with Jesse WhiteCrow as he reacquaints himself with a "civilized" existence and writes a book recounting his time on the trail.

Sep 16, 2008 - Adam Williams

Of the many sensational, soul-gripping travel stories that exist, there are only so many that time and again make the popular "Best Ever Travel Books" lists.

Sep 1, 2008 - Adam Williams

Jesse WhiteCrow is an extreme traveler and writer who, after three years of walking across America, completed his transient mission and has begun the next part: the book.

Aug 26, 2008 - Adam Williams

Jesse WhiteCrow is a burgeoning writer who, after three years of walking across North America, completed his transient mission and has begun the next part: the book.

Aug 19, 2008 - Adam Williams

Popular travel publications in recent years have listed the favorite travel books of their editors and readers. But not all lists cite the same books.

Aug 12, 2008 - Adam Williams

Internet-based options for travel writers have grown in recent years, creating more opportunities to publish storytelling with a compelling edge to it.

Aug 5, 2008 - Adam Williams

Many travel writers are expected to provide newspapers and magazines with photography that complements the text. Travel journalist Tom Uhlenbrock talks about it here.

Jul 30, 2008 - Adam Williams

Travelers and travel-oriented publications like to make lists of the "best ever" travel books. But they don't always agree on what those books are.

Jul 19, 2008 - Adam Williams

Clothes in the United States usually come from overseas assembly lines. In India, popular, traditional wear comes from the skilled, rapidly moving hands of Lucknowites.

Jul 18, 2008 - Adam Williams

The idea of travel writing tends to bring thoughts of glamour, endless vacations, easy and fun income. Experts seem to disagree with that perception.

Jul 17, 2008 - Adam Williams

Writing for travel guide books is a common way for writer's to get their feet wet in the industry. There are several well-known travel guide book publishers.

Jul 12, 2008 - Adam Williams

"Travel writing" can be a confusing term. It can indicate a guide book packed with information for travelers, or an entertaining story from a first-person view.

Jul 12, 2008 - Adam Williams

It's a common sentence spoken by newspaper careerists: No one goes into journalism for the money.

Jul 11, 2008 - Adam Williams

Objectivity in news reporting is somewhat a well-intentioned myth.

Jul 8, 2008 - Adam Williams

Newspapers can provide a fertile environment for a writer to learn the craft and develop style, voice, interview skills and an eye for tight self-editing.

Jun 18, 2008 - Adam Williams

To publish in journalism, a writer needs to understand what editors mean when they ask for a particular style of writing.

Jun 16, 2008 - Adam Williams

There's a reason a wedding day is referred to as The Big Day. "The" big day. Brides, grooms and their families expect it to be a one-time celebration, full of memories.

Jun 14, 2008 - Adam Williams

When dreaming of getting paid to be a freelance newspaper and magazine writer it's important to separate fact from fiction, so the dream can come true.

Jun 11, 2008 - Adam Williams

The average U.S. household uses 45 light bulbs, as reported in numerous media outlets in the past year, including CBS News and Popular Mechanics Magazine.

Jun 10, 2008 - Adam Williams

Bike commuting to work - and to any other destination - is becoming more necessary, especially in large, urban environments. Knowing the associated dangers is a must.

Jun 9, 2008 - Adam Williams

As living expenses shoot higher, especially for the oil that Americans in particular rely on for transportation, commuting by bike is worth serious consideration.

Jun 8, 2008 - Adam Williams

Is there anything better than getting paid for vacation? A writer can take notes, collect facts, make photos -- and get paid to publish the story of the experience.

Jun 7, 2008 - Adam Williams

The key to freelance journalism success lies in relationship-building. Becoming a writer who makes a living begins with the basics of skills and contacts.

Jun 6, 2008 - Adam Williams

There are as many ways to get paid as a writer as there are writers trying to get paid. That's a good-news, bad-news scenario. This is an overview of the situation.

Jun 6, 2008 - Adam Williams

In an era with economic uncertainty and a middle-class that drifts further from the comfort of the middle each day, urban living is stepping firmer into its niche.

Jun 6, 2008 - Adam Williams

U.S. Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama recently resigned from the Trinity United Church of Christ. What does this mean for Obama and his constituency?

Jun 1, 2008 - Adam Williams