Sue White

This week I’m…on holiday!  Unplugged from all technology. Well, almost.

As you read this I’m traipsing around South America sans phone, twitter, FB. That’s right, nada.  Of course, thanks to the wonders of technology, I’ve been able to schedule this post in advance, but here’s what I’ll be doing over the next few weeks. (In the name of full disclosure, I WILL be jumping online to check in with my fab Sydney Writers’ Centre students doing online travel writing and feature writing. Can one be virtually unplugged?)
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Interviewing on the fly, in a wetsuit

Travelling
Heading to Fiji tomorrow for 8 nights, mostly for work purposes.  I’ll be visiting the Jean-Michel Cousteau Eco Resort on assignment for an upcoming story. Can’t wait!

Organising
My travel writer’s toolkit, to make sure I’ve got everything I need to write and interview from the road, as well as checking in with my students doing Online Travel Writing.  Mp3 recorder, notebook, Dell netbook all key items when I’m travelling for work. For fun, I’m borrowing my partner’s Kindle, as on my last trip I took 4.5 KILOS of reading material.  I’m definitely ready for an e-reader.

Enjoying
The great feedback on my new iPhone/iPad app – Yoga Holidays Worldwide.  Thanks guys!

As for the pic?  That’s just to prove that life as a travel writer is not always glamourous.  First time I’ve done an interview in a wetsuit – and I suspect it may not be the last.

It’s all deadlines and dinner dates in the lead up to Christmas.  The publishing world slows to a halt over the break, which means it’s currently in fast forward mode to prepare.  Editors are flat chat.  Writers are desperately trying to catch interviewees before the holidays. Deadlines are looming!  Here’s what I’m…
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This week I’ve been absorbed in a number of ongoing projects.

Editing. Sydney on the Green, my new travel app on sustainable Sydney is in the final stages of preparation.  Already have over 160 of the best green food and drink locales, activities and events, and getting ready to launch on iTunes in December. Loving the energy of Phoebe Seo and Alecia Wood in helping me keep it all on track. Keen to know more? Check out sydneyonthegreen.com.au Read the rest of this entry →