The hosting organization is the Oregon Writers Colony (OWC). Proceeds from the conference will benefit the OWC Capital Campaign, a project to make the Colonyhouse, a log house in Rockaway Beach, Oregon, accessible to any member wishing to attend writing events or make use of the writing space. Click the image to learn more.

Travel and Words 2010

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The Northwest Travel Writers Conference provides a forum for freelance writers, staff writers, and journalists who want to explore and expand their markets in new ways in a changing world.

Freelance and Staff writers
Journalists
Magazine, newspaper and newsletter editors
Travel and Tourism industry professionals
Hospitality industry planners, promoters
Web promoters
Educators, researchers, tourism planners
Radio/TV promoters, writers

2009 Keynote Speakers

		Dan Shilling, "Civic Tourism: The Poetry and Politics of Place"

		Meg Weaver, "Freelance Markets 2010: Trends That Writers Need to Know in Online and Print Environments"


		Travel Arrangements for Mr. Shilling Provided By:




		Wine sampling provided by Columbia Gorge Winegrowers Assocation of Hood River, Oregon.