The world of journalism and outdoor communication is intimidating. It’s a competitive field where you are forced to make a name for yourself, and your job opportunities mostly rely on who you know. Making connections is daunting enough, and for those who want to go into a specific niche of journalism, the challenges seem even […]
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When I served as copy editor of my school newspaper, I saw a LOT of grammar mistakes. I did love getting to know the freshman, but editing their first ever news stories was … time consuming to say the least. I constantly made notes about buried leads, improperly attributed quotes and of course, bad grammar.
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As an outdoor communicator — writer, photographer, video producer, podcaster, content creator or artist — you probably spend a fair amount of your time outside in the field reporting while experiencing and exploring the great outdoors first-hand. Solar lights are a great option when you’re camping, so you can see in the dark and don’t
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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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I didn’t love working at my local NPR radio station for the first few months. Writing one-minute stories covering Abilene, Texas city council lawn mowing contracts and library fundraisers wasn’t the high-impact journalism I had in mind when I became a journalism major. And worse than not feeling like I wasn’t making an impact –
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Tips on how to become a gear tester with Dan Nelson, Gear Institute editor and long-time member of the Outdoor Writers Association of America. Sitting inside a leaky tent, wrapped in a bag seemingly stuffed with turkey quills rather than goose down, I had an epiphany: Gear testing really is work. It was the mid-1990s
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Drawing hundreds of media members and some of the industry’s brightest stars — and offering innumerable workshops, seminars and activities — the Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA) conference, taking place September 9-11, 2023 in Gulf Shores, Alabama can be the most fun and rewarding event you’ll attend all year. It also can seem a bit overwhelming.
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Winchester Ammunition released a preview of their 2012 line of products …
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Dallas Safari Club is offering a full lineup of welcome seminars for the public as part of their annual convention and expo, Jan 5-8 …
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The Mule Deer Foundation and Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife’s Western Hunting & Conservation Expo is set for Feb. 9-12 …
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