[MCN] Women's Adventure Writing Workshop Weds 2/15

[James, Rachel]

Women’s Adventure Writing Workshop with Charlotte Austin, Adventure Writer and Mountain Guide
Wednesday February 15, 2017
6:30pm-9:30pm
University Center Room 326
Pre-registration required
Sign up at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/adventure-writing-workshop-tickets-31541423246

DESCRIPTION
Join us for this one-of-a-kind travel writing workshop, co-hosted by the Wilderness Institute and Outdoor Women's Alliance! Whether you're an experienced author, part-time blogger, or curious novice, this class is designed to help you realize your potential as a writer. Whatever your skill level might be, workshop leader Charlotte Austin wants to hear about your goals, help you hone your skills, and ask the hard questions that will help you move your writing forward. This unique workshop will include suggested readings during the week leading up to the course, a 2.5-hour in-person workshop at the University of Montana, an opportunity to read/share your work with classmates, and practical tips and suggestions on how to edit, refine, and publish your unique stories.

About Charlotte
Charlotte Austin is a Seattle-based adventure/travel writer and mountain guide. Her work has been published in Alpinist, Misadventures Magazine, Stay Wild, Seattle Magazine, Women's Adventure Magazine, Mountain Magazine, Seattle Met, and more. In 2015, the Society of Professional Journalists awarded her first place in the “Travel Reporting” category of their Northwest Excellence in Journalism contest. When she's not writing, Charlotte works for International Mountain Guides, where she leads climbing, mountaineering, and hiking expeditions around the world. She is also a Wilderness EMT, Leave No Trace trainer, and holds a Level 2 certification with the American Institute for Avalanche Training and Education. To learn more about Charlotte, visit www.charlotteaustin.com<http://www.charlotteaustin.com/>.


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