Packing Tips for Traveling Writers

Posted: December 13, 2016

[caption id="attachment_12934" align="alignright" width="250"] Image from thewritelife.com[/caption] Everyone knows how expensive traveling can be, especially with the checked baggage fee going higher and higher. As a freelance writer, you have the flexibility to work while just about anywhere, but packing for a trip can be stressful. How do you take everything you need without paying exorbitant fees. Pack the necessities in order to save room and money, but still be productive, when traveling. Kristen Pope, writer for The Write Life, shares packing tips for writers.

6 Packing Tips for Writers Who Want to Hit the Road

With most airlines charging $50 or more round-trip to check a single bag, savvy travelers are packing lighter. But packing light can be a challenge for a busy writer. How do you lug all your essential writing gear and inspiration along when you’re headed out of town? Whether you’re headed to visit family, check out a new city or enjoy a DIY writing retreat, these tips can help you plan ahead to make your packing as painless as possible. 1. Be realistic about how much work you’ll do Before you go on your trip, make a plan for what you’ll actually do while you’re traveling. No need to pack for 100 hours of work if you’re only going to have time to work for five. Be realistic about how much time you’ll actually have to work. Read the entire article 6 Packing Tips for Writers Who Want to Hit the Road on The Write Life.