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April 13, 2007 For more information contact: Outdoor Writers to Offer Free Half-Day Workshop June 16Aspiring outdoor communicators welcome to attend free seminarsMISSOULA, Mont. – The Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA) will kick off its 80th annual conference in Roanoke, Va., by offering a free, half-day workshop titled “How to Become an Outdoor Communicator,” Saturday, June 16, from 8 a.m.- noon, at The Hotel Roanoke. Workshop subjects will include: The Newspaper Outdoor Beat, Following the Big Story for Newspapers, Outdoor Radio Shows, Outdoor Stories in Mainstream Magazines, Working with State and Federal Agencies, Outdoor Photography, Writing for Travel Publications, Women in the Hook and Bullet World, Self Publishing Your Outdoor Book. Workshop presenters will include Virginia celebrities Mark Taylor and Bruce Ingram, in addition to well-known outdoor communicators from other parts of the country, including Tim Flanigan, Tony Dean, Wade Bourne, Christina Larson, Susan Ebert, Joel Vance, Mark Freeman, Risa Weinreb-Wyatt and Pat Wray. No experience is necessary! We all started with just interest and desire. There will be plenty of time for questions and answers. Interested in attending this free, half-day workshop? Send your name, snail-mail address and e-mail to krhoades@owaa.org. In the subject line, please specify “How to Become an Outdoor Communicator Workshop.” You’ll receive a confirmation. Workshop participants are also welcome to attend OWAA’s four-day conference as a guest. After signing up for the free, half-day event, register for the four-day conference online (fee required) or call OWAA headquarters at 406-728-7434. The Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA) is an international organization representing a diverse group of professional communicators dedicated to sharing the outdoor experience. Headquartered in Missoula, Mont., OWAA’s mission is to improve the professional skills of its members, set high ethical and communications standards, encourage conservation of natural resources, and mentor the next generation of professional outdoor communicators.
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