Welcome to the website of Fiona Harper: Freelance Travel and Yachting Writer, Web Editor, Copywriter.

  • I write.
  • I engage.
  • I inform.
  • But most of all, as a Travel Writer, I entertain.

 

Travel..... Boating..... Lifestyle.....

 

If you require engaging, entertaining editorial to delight your readers, you've come to the right place. Particularly if your focus involves taking readers above, under, on or, indeed, in the water. Cruise Ships, Super Yachts, Day Sailers or Kayaks, no vessel is too big or too small to write about. Whether indulging in a luxury voyage, sailing a majestic tall ship or boarding a working freighter for adventure expeditions, therés a good chance you'll find me onboard. With notebook in hand and camera slung around my neck, it's how I dig out the best stories. Back on land, waterfront destinations, islands, marinas, natural wilderness and soft adventure are a particular specialty. 

Pablo Picasso once said a painter will transform the sun into a yellow dot, while a true artist, using their intelligence will transform a yellow dot into the sun. As a creative writer I endeavour to transform words into a journey. To evoke the sights, smells, textures and tastes of travel. To take you into the moment.

I am not paid for my labour, but for my vision. To write creatively, to look afresh at what others may take for granted. To find intriguing angles where others see the mundane. This is just one good reason to commission me to craft exclusive feature articles for your publication. Other, no less important reasons, are the fact that I've never missed a deadline. Ever! I am ethically driven, independent and creatively unique. Plus, I'm not a bad writer, combined with an eye for photography.

As a freelancer who often researches, travels and writes alone, I rely on a sense of humour to see me through the toughest writing schedule. It also helps having a penchant for a sassy Margaret River Sav Blanc to ease the late night angst of many, many hours spent at the computer while on assignment.

Why don't you Contact me now to commission exclusive copy to engage your readers?

Fiona Harper
Fiona Harper

.....Travels & Research.....

Dec 2010 - Far north Queensland: Freighter ship (Trinity Bay) from Cairns to Thursday & Horn Islands, Cape York, returning to Cairns

Oct 2010 - Taiwan: mountain hiking, hot springs & Taipei

Aug/Sep 2010 - Canada; Vancouver, VIA Rail to Toronto, GoMedia Conference, Cruise North Expeditions - Northwest Passage & Arctic Circle

Jun 2010 - Opening weekend of the Australian ski season at Thredbo Village, New South Wales.

Mar 2010 - SA: Adelaide, Port Lincoln, Victor Harbour & Hindmarsh Island

Feb 2010 - Fiona launches new blog Travel. Boating. Lifestyle. an online magazine to inspire....

Jan 2010 - Thailand: Phuket, Phi Phi Islands and Khao Lak

Dec 2009 -Just launched,  Travel Writing and Travel Photography - From Dreams to Hard Reality, an essential guide for would-be travel writers and photographers compiled by members of the highly credentialed Global Travel Writers syndicate.

Nov 2009 -
Whitsundays: Hamilton Island Yacht Club and Golf Course, Hayman Island, Whitsunday Rent a Yacht bareboat charter on Highland 35.

Oct 2009
Thailand: ASTW (Australian Society of Travel Writers) AGM in Bangkok, followed by Krabi, Khao Lak, Phuket.

Fiji: Laucala Island ( a privately owned Fijian island), declared by Hideaway Hotels one of the 100 most beautiful hotels and resorts of the world.

Mar 2009 -
QLD:
Cairns & Port Douglas, including offshore islands and Great Barrier Reef.

Publishers & Editors testimonials:

" Your article was fantastic!!!"  Vie magazine

"I love it!" Private Islands magazine

"Your Hobart article is great. Exactly what we were after and beautifully written. You're always so organised" South West Slopes Living

"Thank you for sending everything through in such a timely manner. Great to work with a professional efficient writer "  Ultimate Boating & Lifestyle

"What a great story....love your writing style"                                  Fantasea Cruise

"That's impressive!!"  Edge Custom Publishing

"One of Australian Travellers finest contributors" Australian Traveller

"You are one of the best professionals I've worked with" Australian Yachting

"I really enjoyed reading your Pilbara article. I'm very much looking forward to publishing this story" REX & Skywest Inflight

Fiona Harper

Member : Australian Journalists Association   Australian Society Travel Writers   Global Travel Writers

"My guarantee is that material will meet or exceed your expectations"

In the world of Travel Writing, I think humourist John Steinbeck put it best: 'Writers are a little below the clowns and slightly above the trained seals.'

Travel..... Boating..... Lifestyle.....

 

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