sj armstrong
@sjarmstrong.bsky.social
travel writer. nat geo, newspapers, más. 🇮🇪🇵🇸
My phone has decided to randomly delete every note I’ve written since 2022 🥲
psa to back up notes and also not rely on your phone storage for every story idea you ever have
psa to back up notes and also not rely on your phone storage for every story idea you ever have
June 15, 2025 at 8:00 PM
My phone has decided to randomly delete every note I’ve written since 2022 🥲
psa to back up notes and also not rely on your phone storage for every story idea you ever have
psa to back up notes and also not rely on your phone storage for every story idea you ever have
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For a Talking Travel Writing series, I'm looking to speak to PRs about how journalists can get the best out of your destination knowledge to chat about potential story ideas.
Are there qs you wish more journalists would ask? What do you wish more journalists knew about working w/PRs?
Are there qs you wish more journalists would ask? What do you wish more journalists knew about working w/PRs?
May 14, 2025 at 10:26 AM
For a Talking Travel Writing series, I'm looking to speak to PRs about how journalists can get the best out of your destination knowledge to chat about potential story ideas.
Are there qs you wish more journalists would ask? What do you wish more journalists knew about working w/PRs?
Are there qs you wish more journalists would ask? What do you wish more journalists knew about working w/PRs?
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Writers: before you sign a contract with a publisher, make sure AI isn't replacing your illustrator, your translator, your editor, your jacket designer. Readers: if you're thinking of buying a book, do the same. Refuse. Resist. If AI garbage doesn't sell, people will stop making it.
May 11, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Writers: before you sign a contract with a publisher, make sure AI isn't replacing your illustrator, your translator, your editor, your jacket designer. Readers: if you're thinking of buying a book, do the same. Refuse. Resist. If AI garbage doesn't sell, people will stop making it.
Rough time to be earning a chunk of income in USD.
The time I spend chasing payments is actually now cutting into my income, considering the value of the $ is dropping week by week.
The time I spend chasing payments is actually now cutting into my income, considering the value of the $ is dropping week by week.
April 18, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Rough time to be earning a chunk of income in USD.
The time I spend chasing payments is actually now cutting into my income, considering the value of the $ is dropping week by week.
The time I spend chasing payments is actually now cutting into my income, considering the value of the $ is dropping week by week.
Hello PR pals!
I’ve recently joined the audience development team over at Islands.com and I’m looking for interesting data sets relevant to a travel audience and under-the-radar destinations to spotlight.
Please send any suggestions to armstrongsarajane@gmail.com
I’ve recently joined the audience development team over at Islands.com and I’m looking for interesting data sets relevant to a travel audience and under-the-radar destinations to spotlight.
Please send any suggestions to armstrongsarajane@gmail.com
April 10, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Hello PR pals!
I’ve recently joined the audience development team over at Islands.com and I’m looking for interesting data sets relevant to a travel audience and under-the-radar destinations to spotlight.
Please send any suggestions to armstrongsarajane@gmail.com
I’ve recently joined the audience development team over at Islands.com and I’m looking for interesting data sets relevant to a travel audience and under-the-radar destinations to spotlight.
Please send any suggestions to armstrongsarajane@gmail.com
Desperate for them to add a press trip group to the next White Lotus
April 7, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Desperate for them to add a press trip group to the next White Lotus
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New travel-writing prize for women writers! Deadline is end of the month... www.ilseschwepckeprize.co.uk
The Ilse Schwepcke Prize – New Awards for Women’s Travel Writing
www.ilseschwepckeprize.co.uk
March 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM
New travel-writing prize for women writers! Deadline is end of the month... www.ilseschwepckeprize.co.uk
Turns out it needed all dates of all travel from 2013 onwards instead.
It’s taken me 1.5 full working days and cost me hundreds in working hours and I’m still 90% sure I made a mistake.
Why Canada 🥲🥲
It’s taken me 1.5 full working days and cost me hundreds in working hours and I’m still 90% sure I made a mistake.
Why Canada 🥲🥲
Currently working through an endless slew of visa paperwork and now have to list every country I’ve been to in the last five years, with dates of entry and exit.
Might have to put the OOO on tomorrow bc that’s a nightmare in waiting.
Might have to put the OOO on tomorrow bc that’s a nightmare in waiting.
March 14, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Turns out it needed all dates of all travel from 2013 onwards instead.
It’s taken me 1.5 full working days and cost me hundreds in working hours and I’m still 90% sure I made a mistake.
Why Canada 🥲🥲
It’s taken me 1.5 full working days and cost me hundreds in working hours and I’m still 90% sure I made a mistake.
Why Canada 🥲🥲
Currently working through an endless slew of visa paperwork and now have to list every country I’ve been to in the last five years, with dates of entry and exit.
Might have to put the OOO on tomorrow bc that’s a nightmare in waiting.
Might have to put the OOO on tomorrow bc that’s a nightmare in waiting.
March 12, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Currently working through an endless slew of visa paperwork and now have to list every country I’ve been to in the last five years, with dates of entry and exit.
Might have to put the OOO on tomorrow bc that’s a nightmare in waiting.
Might have to put the OOO on tomorrow bc that’s a nightmare in waiting.
Anybody happen to know if Nigeria Tourism have any UK PR representation?
February 25, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Anybody happen to know if Nigeria Tourism have any UK PR representation?
So I’m finally trying to get a drivers license (about 13 years late) but it’s currently impossible to get a test before summer.
Does anybody have a practical answer as to why this is? There can’t be that many people trying to get a test? Website says it’s covid backlog but it’s 2025?
Does anybody have a practical answer as to why this is? There can’t be that many people trying to get a test? Website says it’s covid backlog but it’s 2025?
February 14, 2025 at 12:56 PM
So I’m finally trying to get a drivers license (about 13 years late) but it’s currently impossible to get a test before summer.
Does anybody have a practical answer as to why this is? There can’t be that many people trying to get a test? Website says it’s covid backlog but it’s 2025?
Does anybody have a practical answer as to why this is? There can’t be that many people trying to get a test? Website says it’s covid backlog but it’s 2025?
Never realised that I ever used the word delved until crappy AI made it a verbum-non-grata
February 11, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Never realised that I ever used the word delved until crappy AI made it a verbum-non-grata
I rarely ever get to write anything explicitly political but since I now spend my evenings refreshing the news this was fun for me
www.islands.com/1776267/hist...
www.islands.com/1776267/hist...
The Historic Reason Mountain Climbers Won't Be Calling America's Highest Peak By Its New Official Name - Islands
President Donald Trump ordered that the highest mountain in the United States be called by a different name, but climbers said they won't be doing that.
www.islands.com
February 7, 2025 at 12:56 PM
I rarely ever get to write anything explicitly political but since I now spend my evenings refreshing the news this was fun for me
www.islands.com/1776267/hist...
www.islands.com/1776267/hist...
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I’m building a global photographer database for the SpeciaList - if you’re interested in being one of my go-to photo team, please DM me your name, location and link to a portfolio. Rates competitive. Thank you!
February 6, 2025 at 7:48 PM
I’m building a global photographer database for the SpeciaList - if you’re interested in being one of my go-to photo team, please DM me your name, location and link to a portfolio. Rates competitive. Thank you!
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As I'm starting back in book publishing, I'd like to know of Black (& POC) freelancers w/ experience copyediting, proofreading, editing, design, marketing. The imprint I'm at is creating a #freelance database, so if you have website/LinkedIn, which every #freelancer should, lemme know. DO NOT DM ME.
February 5, 2025 at 9:58 PM
As I'm starting back in book publishing, I'd like to know of Black (& POC) freelancers w/ experience copyediting, proofreading, editing, design, marketing. The imprint I'm at is creating a #freelance database, so if you have website/LinkedIn, which every #freelancer should, lemme know. DO NOT DM ME.
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UK writers: if you haven't yet responded to the government's AI consultation (& don't feel like giving away your copyright), the @alcs-uk.bsky.social have produced some really helpful advice ⤵️
www.alcs.co.uk/news/your-ri...
www.alcs.co.uk/news/your-ri...
Your rights are under threat from AI. It’s time to have your say!
The Government recently launched a consultation on AI and copyright. Now is the time to have your say and make sure that legislators hear the concerns of creators.
www.alcs.co.uk
February 3, 2025 at 5:55 PM
UK writers: if you haven't yet responded to the government's AI consultation (& don't feel like giving away your copyright), the @alcs-uk.bsky.social have produced some really helpful advice ⤵️
www.alcs.co.uk/news/your-ri...
www.alcs.co.uk/news/your-ri...
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Freelancers: in case you missed it, my post outlining what I want to commission in 2025 >> substack.com/home/post/p-... 👀
January 31, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Freelancers: in case you missed it, my post outlining what I want to commission in 2025 >> substack.com/home/post/p-... 👀
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The northern tip of mainland Canada is a paradise of caribou, polar bears and Arctic char as yet undisturbed by mining. The residents of Taloyoak, Nunavut, are fighting to keep it that way. Learn more in our piece by @tomlundy.bsky.social.
Protectors of Aqviqtuuq
The northern tip of mainland Canada is a paradise of caribou, polar bears and Arctic char as yet undisturbed by mining. The residents of Taloyoak, Nunavut, are fighting to keep it that way.
canadiangeographic.ca
January 28, 2025 at 1:31 PM
The northern tip of mainland Canada is a paradise of caribou, polar bears and Arctic char as yet undisturbed by mining. The residents of Taloyoak, Nunavut, are fighting to keep it that way. Learn more in our piece by @tomlundy.bsky.social.
I actually had fun writing this piece (which can be tough in snowed-under q1) so thought I'd share :)
www.islands.com/1765573/noct...
www.islands.com/1765573/noct...
'Noctourism' Is The Next Big Travel Trend. Here Are The Top Destinations For Nocturnal Sightseeing - Islands
Noctourism, or nighttime tourism, is on the rise. For stunning dark skies, fascinating wildlife, and more, head to one of these Islands-tested destinations.
www.islands.com
January 27, 2025 at 1:56 PM
I actually had fun writing this piece (which can be tough in snowed-under q1) so thought I'd share :)
www.islands.com/1765573/noct...
www.islands.com/1765573/noct...
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I'm not sure yet if this site has the same community of #freelance writers eager to hear a #callforpitches as the other side, but let's see if we can't find out.
@trailsmag.net is looking for pitches for Issues 10 and 11!
@trailsmag.net is looking for pitches for Issues 10 and 11!
January 22, 2025 at 6:20 PM
I'm not sure yet if this site has the same community of #freelance writers eager to hear a #callforpitches as the other side, but let's see if we can't find out.
@trailsmag.net is looking for pitches for Issues 10 and 11!
@trailsmag.net is looking for pitches for Issues 10 and 11!
I have seven deadlines before Sunday and am riddled with anxiety but it doesn’t matter bc we’ll all just be draft dodging in a few years anyway
January 23, 2025 at 8:40 PM
I have seven deadlines before Sunday and am riddled with anxiety but it doesn’t matter bc we’ll all just be draft dodging in a few years anyway
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This is an evergreen call for pitches - and it is a great one for writers without major bylines. Please share with the bartenders, delivery drivers, cater waiters in your life
January 22, 2025 at 1:08 PM
This is an evergreen call for pitches - and it is a great one for writers without major bylines. Please share with the bartenders, delivery drivers, cater waiters in your life