
Peter Schroeder
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Vachini High School Writing/Photography Contest Attracts Record Entries
Now in its third year, the OWAC-sponsored Vachini High School Writing/Photography Contest, open to all California high school juniors and seniors, is the only event of its kind where winners receive cash awards.


Show Them the Money: OWAC Excellence-in-Craft Winners Receive Cash Awards
OWAC EIC Contest winners won more than certificates this year.


Eight High School Students win OWAC Writing and Photography Awards
Eight students from five California high schools were winners in this year’s Pat Vachini Writing and Photography Contest sponsored by OWAC. Cash awards to the winners total almost $1,000.


Get Out of Your Box: Three Tips
We all have our specialized markets for articles and photos. Yours may center on hunting, fishing or hiking publications. I focus on boating magazines and write about cruising under sail, sailing regattas, boat designs, canoes, and anything else that floats on water. I’ve written for major U.S, publications as well as those in Europe, Asia, and Australia-New Zealand. For years I did well, but I was stuck in a box.


Help Create the Next Generation of Outdoor Writers
Outdoor writers are not born to the job. They are made often through experience gained as students writing about California outdoor activities. Some get that


Evergreens
No, this article has nothing to do with conifers in the high country. I’m talking about “evergreen” articles: stories and images that are always green