Submission Guidelines
TRAVEL Literature welcomes book reviews. The site predominantly reviews narrative travel writing; however, I am more than happy to review guidebooks, publish comparative reviews, or receive essays/articles on an author. Travel Literature reserves the right to reject any work at its discretion.
If you would like to submit a review, please check whether the book is already listed. If it is, then use the "Mail us your comments" link that appears at the end of every review to comment, or add a review.
If the book does not appear, then drop me a
What we expect from you
Content
Try and capture the essence of the book in terms of content and style. Don't be afraid to criticise a book either partially or totally as long as you are able to defend your position. Remember: be opinionated, open-minded and outstanding.
Format
Length: between 250 and 650 words (guidebook reviews might be as short as 150 words, articles or comparative reviews should be between 400 and 1500 words). Any common format is acceptable, but don't include graphics, borders, or complicated formatting. Make sure to include the publisher and publication date of the copy you are reviewing, and don't forget a pithy 'overall verdict' at the end. As a rule of thumb, don't use too many lengthy quotations. Where quotations are used, check them very carefully before submitting.
What to expect from us
Feedback
The review will be read carefully and may be edited for clarity, and to correct any grammar/spelling errors. However, please do read and re-read the review before sending it so that this is kept to a minimum. If there are any fundamental problems then I will get back to you.
Publication
When published, your initials will go at the end of the piece. Eventually I will add an "About reviewers" page where regular reviewers can have a mini-bio. Copyright: copyright remains with the reviewer. However, if you publish the review elsewhere, please let me know. If you sell the review, you may be legally obliged to remove it from this site -- it is your duty to check this. Naturally, it would be good if you were able to say "This review first appeared on travelliterature.org", which might inspire others to write.
Afterwards
Once you have written a couple of reviews of a suitably high standard, we may ask you to review a book. Publishers do send review copies of works to Travel Literature, and where possible I give these to the most appropriate reviewer (yes, you can keep the book afterwards). Alternatively, I may send out a general request asking if any reviewers have read a particular book, and whether they would be willing to send a review in.
So, what are you waiting for... get reading, and get writing!
