Welcome to episode 462 of the outdoor adventure lifestyle podcast with Outdoor Adventure Writer Clay Abney. Clay is a freelance outdoor and adventure travel writer living in the ‘wild and wonderful’ state of West Virginia. He enjoys various outdoor activities and traveling as often as possible. Facebook​ ​Twitter​ ​Instagram​ Love the show? Subscribe, ​rate, review, and share!​ Sign up for my Newsletter ​HERE​ I’d love to hear your feedback about the show! You can contact me here: ​[email protected] Brought to you this week by Grammarly and Roam Generation PR Show Notes Learn More What are your favorite outdoor activities to do in South Carolina? 23:25 I just really do a lot of paddling, I mean, there's like literally Blackwater rivers are just, they call them Blackwater because there's no elevation to them. You don't seem to have any current at all because they almost look like swamps. What advice would you give to aspiring outdoor adventure travel writers?   17:44 I would say read. Write. If you're gonna pitch a, or if you're gonna write, if you wanna write for a certain outlet, make sure that you understand their voice. What they're trying to, what, so, It's great if you want to tell it in your words, but it may not be the voice of the publication that you're going after. Follow up:  https://www.clayabney.com/ Next Steps If you enjoy interviews devoted to the outdoor and adventure, find us at the Outdoor Adveneture Lifestyle podcast. We love likes and comments, and if you know someone who is also an outdoor enthusiast, go ahead and share our show with them, too. And be sure to Subscribe to our newsletter Keywords #Adventure travel, #outdoor activities, #stand-up paddleboarding, #Norway travel, #Greenland travel, #global travel, #sustainable tourism, #local cuisine, #freelance writing, #rafting, #West Virginia, Podcast produced using Descript, CastMagic Podcast hosted by Libsyn: sign up with code 'outdoorbizpod' for 20% OFF Show Notes powered by Castmagic Website powered by Wordpress Note: As an Affiliate of Amazon and others, I earn from qualifying purchases. Welcome to a podcast dedicated to outdoor enthusiasts looking to elevate their outdoor careers while embracing the freedom and joy of outdoor adventure. We dive deep into outdoor recreation, adventure travel and outdoor activities, helping you find the best outdoor jobs that fit your ideal outdoor life. Whether you're seeking career growth or just more time to get outdoors, we've got you covered.