Cover image Clevedon Pier, Somerset by Steve Davison
Media News Bulletin WINTER 2018
T
he Outdoor Writers Guild was
founded in 1980 by a small group of
writers, most of whom were closely
involved in writing about outdoor
equipment and clothing. Within five years it
had expanded hugely, taking in writers who
concentrated on the experience rather than
the gear, along with a growing number of
photographers.
In an attempt to reflect this diversity,
the Guild changed its name in 2006 to
Outdoor Writers and Photographers Guild.
Even this fails to do justice to the breadth
of members’ skills and we also adopted the
informal strapline ‘Words and Pictures from
the Outdoors’.
Today’s membership includes writers,
journalists, photographers, illustrators,
broadcasters, film-makers, artists,
publishers and editors, but all with the
common bond of a passionate interest in
the outdoors.
If you’re a writer,
photographer, or are
involved in the outdoor trade
or of a relevant profession you
could join the Outdoor Writers and
Photographers Guild.
To apply for membership please
send a CV and samples of your work
by email to Ronald Turnbull, OWPG’s
membership secretary, care of:
[email protected]. Please don’t
hesitate to contact Ronald if
you’d like further information
about joining OWPG.
Where OWPG members have been recently
www.owpg.org.uk