Break into Travel Writing with Mer Norwood

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Break into Travel Writing with Mer Norwood

Thursdays March 16th and 23rd

5:30-7:30PM Phoenix MST

In-Person at the Piper Writers House (ASU, Tempe Campus)
450 E. Tyler Mall
Tempe, AZ 85281
Interactive ASU campus map available for directions here

Travel writing doesn’t have to be an elusive dream - you can make travel writing a reality. In this course, you will gain practical, insider knowledge from an expert in the industry. You will learn to first build a foundation by developing your authority in a subject matter and building your personal brand. You will walk away with the formula for the “perfect pitch” and put it into practice to land your next travel assignment. Utilizing these tools will set you up for success to pitch to publications and organizations. You will also be asked to write about a recent travel experience, and receive feedback on your piece. Ultimately, you will learn all you need to know to actually get paid to write and travel.

About the instructor, Mer Norwood

After moving to Phoenix in 2016, I realized that I wanted to explore all the city had to offer, and share my findings with others seeking inspiration. In 2017, I started my blog, She Forks PHX, (now She Moves PHX) which provided a creative outlet for my writing, and gave me the opportunity to meet new people, try new things, and visit new places. In 2019, I became a Contributing Writer for The Phoenix New Times, and the following year, one for Downtown Phoenix Inc. I broke cultural stories that needed to be told, like my feature on women in beer brewing or the inaugural unveiling of the Asian District in Mesa. I also contributed stories that were featured in DTPHX’s Directory, distributed to the millions of tourists that visit Phoenix. In 2021, I delved even deeper into my craft, and produced articles for Best Western® Hotels and Resorts, Greater Phoenix Economic Council, Tempe Tourism, Visit Gilbert, Discover Gilbert, and Discover Bisbee – to name a few. Over the course of my writing career, I have been featured in AZ Central, The Know Book: 100 Women to Know and Do Business With, Voyage Phoenix, Shoutout Arizona, and Canvas Rebel.

Thank you for your interest in Break into Travel Writing with Mer Norwood.

Registration has closed for this event.

For information or questions,

Joy Young

Coordinator for Educational Programs

Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing

Arizona State University

email: joyyoung@asu.edu

web: http://piper.asu.edu 

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Arizona State University

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Tempe AZ 85281
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