Travel Itineraries: Reynolds-Lake Oconee, Georgia

Part of an assignment to research and create travel itineraries
for destinations all around the world, for different types of travelers.
This installment: Reynolds Lake Oconee, Georgia.

One of the trade-offs of commercial writing is that there’s no guarantee the client will love what you created. (I have a good record of escaping relatively unscathed, but I never assume that’ll be the case.) Changes are to be expected, and it’s important to keep in mind they’re usually not a reflection or indictment of your writing. Most of the time, there’s a new development the client is keen to include … but just in case, I’m always interested to see what gets swapped in or out.

(In this case, I noticed the word sylvan didn’t make the final cut, and a few suggestions were swapped out to make room for new things the property likely wanted to promote. The perils of a finite word count! And when I found out that sylvan got cut here, I sneaked it into a different itinerary.)

Head here for a five-day “Family Vacation Fun” piece,
and also for a two-day “Perfect Weekend” itinerary.

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Author: Sam Mittelsteadt

At work: Sam Mittelsteadt develops editorial and marketing content designed to help dental professionals improve their clinical and practice management skills. Previously, he was a senior content editor for custom publishing, advising and assisting print and digital clients that include a top broadcast TV network, one of the country's most popular retail stores and several major healthcare systems. And before THAT, he was a writer, editor and designer in the entertainment, lifestyle and features sections of newspapers in Montana, western Colorado and Arizona. Off the clock: He's trying to learn his third language, has a soft spot for pop music and plaid clothing, and is able to concoct a killer cocktail with whatever's handy.