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Welcome to the website of Fiona Harper - Freelance Travel Writer / Photographer, Yachting Writer, Web Editor, Copywriter.
- I write.
- I engage.
- I inform.
- But most of all, as a writer/photographer, I entertain.
Travel.....
Boating..... Lifestyle.....
If you
require engaging, entertaining editorial to inspire 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, if there's a vessel involved I will write about it. 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 (ski, hike, cycle) 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.
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? |
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Recent/Upcoming Travel Research & Story Ideas
Coastal Voyage: Onboard South Passage, a gaff rigged schooner sail training ship voyaging between Sydney and Brisbane
New Zealand: Hiking the Queen Charlotte Track, chilling out in the Marlborough Sounds, South Island road trip by campervan & Glacier Walking.
Patagonia: Onboard Stella Australis expedition ship through Chile & Argentina via Cape Horn. Glaciers, dramatic landscapes and wildlife abound in this remote cruising ground at the bottom of the world.
Canada: Against an autumn landscape bathed in the Northern Lights, brown black and white (yes, polar!) bears roam the wilds of northern Manitoba on an Arctic Safari. I'll also be hiking Riding Mountain National Park, visiting Edmonton & Winnipeg, and tasting the flavours of artisan-influenced Prince Edward Island
Fiji: Sailing on tall ship Spirit of the Pacific, as well as Discovery Cultural Cruise to northern Fijian islands onboard MV Reef Endeavour
North QLD: Voyage Crew onboard HMB Endeavour (authentic 18th century replica of James Cooks HMB Endeavour).
South Africa: Luxury tented safari and spa experience in Timbavati Private Game Reserve, South Africa, plus Durban.
Great Barrier Reef Cruise: Exploring the northern GBR between Lizard Island and Townsville on Coral Princess Cruises
Toowoomba & Darling Downs (QLD): Road trip west of Brisbane through 'Hand Made in Country' route via Darling Downs.
Yuraygir Coastal Walk: 65km coastal walking trail trhough Yaegl country in the Yuraygir National Park, northern NSW.
Australian Rail: Riding the rails on the Southern Spirit, a luxury train journey through south eastern Australia.
Indonesia: Bali following the Eat Pray Love trail....
Japan: Tokyo visit followed by northern Honshu (Tohoku Region) skifields and hot springs, checking out traditional ryokans.
Far north Queensland (AUS): Freighter ship (Trinity Bay) sailing between Cairns and Thursday and Horn Islands, Cape York
Taiwan: mountain hiking, regional train travel & Taipei.
Canada: Vancouver, VIA Rail to Toronto, plus Cruise North Expeditions on Northwest Passage & Arctic Circle expeditionfrom Resolute Bay. |
Publisher & Editor testimonials:
"Fiona is an expert in her field and always comes up with the goods, usually before deadline, so she knows how it works at all levels of the business" Edge Custom Publishing
"Thank you very much for another brilliant piece, and for meeting my much earlier deadline. You've been a dream to work with, thank you for everything this year." Neon Media Group
"During my tenure as Editor of Australian Traveller Magazine, Fiona wrote regular short and long pieces on a variety of travel subjects, but her crowning achievements were without doubt her two encyclopaedic and opus-like features: one on the A-Z of cruising, yachting and boating within Australia; and another on the Ultimate Guide to the Great Barrier Reef.
Her copy was always on time, even against the challenges of extremely tight deadlines, and was always of the highest standard. Over my five years at AT, she became one of my most trusted contributors." Australian Traveller
"Your article was fantastic!!!" Vie magazine
"I love it" Private Islands Magazine
"Thank you for sending everything through in such a timely manner. Great to work with a professional efficient writer" Ultimate Boating & Lifestyle
"You are one of the best professionals I've worked with" Australian Yachting |
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