Why Human Stories Are Winning in a World of AI Content with Travel Writer Lindy Alexander
About this episode
Lindy Alexander discusses her journey into travel writing and the importance of human stories in the age of AI.
"I had no idea that even existed. I didn't even know that you could do that. What a dream job!" When Lindy Alexander first discovered that travel writers could be flown around the world to write about their experiences, it opened a door she never knew existed. But her journey into travel writing didn't begin with exotic destinations. It started much closer to home, with a curiosity about writing, a willingness to learn, and a determination to create a flexible career that fit around family life. In this episode, Lindy shares what it really takes to break into travel writing, why human stories matter more than ever in the age of AI, and what she learned from launching her own podcast. Lindy Alexander is an award-winning freelance writer, travel writer, educator, and founder of The Travel Writer Accelerator. After spending a decade as a social worker and completing a PhD, she transitioned into freelance writing and built a successful career writing for major publications while helping aspiring travel writers get published. Through her courses, coaching, newsletter, and podcast, she helps writers develop the skills and confidence needed to land regular commissions. We Also Talked…
People in this episode
Host: Trudy Rankin
Guest: Lindy Alexander
Topics covered
- travel writing
- AI content
- human stories
- freelance writing
- career transition
Keywords
- travel writing
- freelance career
- AI content
- human experiences
- podcasting
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Travel Writer Accelerator
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