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. Waterfront destinations, islands, marinas and charters 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.

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. Other, no less important reasons, are the fact that I've never missed a deadline. Ever! I am ethically driven, independent and creatively unique.

As a freelancer who often works, travels and writes alone, I rely on a sense of humour to see me through the toughest writing schedule.

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

Laucala Island Fiji

.....Latest News.....

January 2010 -Returning to southern Thailand researching marinas, islands and waterfront accommodation.

December 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.

Luxury waterfront apartments on Magnetic Island are just the way to end a busy year of researching, travelling and writing. Bright Point Deluxe, a mere whisper from the Coral Sea, offers the opportunity to lay in bed and watch the sting rays leaping from the sea.

November 2009 - Returned to the Whitsundays to inspect Hamilton Island Yacht Club and Hamilton Island Golf Course as well as Hayman Island. Whitsunday Rent a Yacht provided the latest model Highland 35 power cat for exploring the islands as a bareboat skipper.

October 2009Just back from Thailand to attend the ASTW (Australian Society of Travel Writers) AGM and took the opportunity to tour around the coast and islands of southern Thailand. Stunning!

Quick sojourn to a privately owned Fijian island to visit an island retreat recently declared one of the 100 most beautiful hotels and resorts of the world.

May 2009 - Grab a copy of the April/May edition of Australian Traveller for the Ultimate Guide to the Great Barrier Reef. See you at Sanctuary Cove Boat Show between 21 & 24 May on the Ultimate Boating & Lifestyle magazine stand.

March 2009 - Completed Research Trip to Cairns & Port Douglas, including offshore islands and Great Barrier Reef.

December 2008 - Research trip to Tassie to visit Hobart, Bruny Island and the Huon Trail. Visit to One Bright Point Resort, Magnetic Island.

Nov 2008 -Fiona relocated permanently to Magnetic Island, in far north QLD. Invited to join Global Travel Writers  a syndicate of professional travel writers and photographers.

Oct 2008 - China trip including Shanghai, Shanxi and Henan Provinces.

Aug 2008 - The Australian Marinas Guide is launched. Australian Marinas. Every Single One of Them. The definitive guide for boaties in Australia, the guide includes marinas, waterfront destinations, attractions, trip planners and coastal passages.

Publishers & Editors are thrilled to publish Fiona Harper's work:

" 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" 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

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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