Suzanne Downing

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Youth writing and photography contests aim to inspire the next generation 

OWAA leadership, staff, and outdoor media professionals continue to be inspired by the quality of outdoor writing and photography submitted by budding outdoor communicators. And it’s more than just words and images on a page.  “The contest isn’t just about the writing or photography,” said OWAA’s Executive Director Chez Chesak. “It’s about inspiration. It’s about […]

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Meet OWAA member Karuna Eberl

Karuna Eberl writes about conservation, nature, history and travel from the high country of Colorado, or wherever else her and her husband, Steve, are living in their van. Some of her regular outlets include National Parks magazine, the National Wildlife Refuges and Family Handyman, where she also writes a column about women in the trades. She’s produced and directed a number of independent films and documentaries, co-authored an award-winning guidebook to the Florida

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How to jumpstart (or shift) your outdoor communication career through mentorship

It can be tough starting out as an outdoor writer. Networking with other professional writers, pitching story ideas to editors, and learning to navigate the outdoor media industry can be intimidating.  And it can also be tough to break into an entirely new field of outdoor communication like wildlife photography, podcasting, or video production —

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Meet OWAA member Howard Fox

The Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA) provides resources to help our members flourish as outdoor communicators and establish themselves as industry leaders. We create opportunities to make valuable industry and personal connections, sharpen professional skills, showcase work, and gain access to in-demand educational resources and mentorship opportunities. There are many Individual member benefits. Howard Fox

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Meet OWAA member Kris Millgate

Meet Outdoor Writers Association of America member Kris Millgate The Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA) provides resources to help our members flourish as outdoor communicators and establish themselves as industry leaders. We create opportunities to make valuable industry and personal connections, sharpen professional skills, showcase work and gain access to in-demand educational resources and

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