The North American School of Outdoor Writing

Dear Prospective Student,

I've been a fan of fishing magazines since I was a kid. I have a vivid memory of when I was eight years old with the measles, stuck in bed but happy because I was reading about the upcoming fishing season in a fishing magazine my parents bought me. A hobby as well as a source of information, I continued my interest in angling literature into my adulthood. The thought of writing for such publications had always been in the back of my mind but one day I decided to take action. The idea to write and sell an article on fishing seemed like the right thing to do, but how? I did not have any writing experience and the more I thought about it the more overwhelming the task seemed. I felt lost before I had even begun. That evening I was looking through one of my magazines when I noticed an ad for an outdoor writing course. It claimed to be a correspondence course that could teach me the kind of skills I was looking for. I was skeptical of a magazine ad but my wife and I both thought this was some kind of omen and I should pursue it. The information package I received in the mail was very encouraging and I knew at that point that I had made the right decision. It turned out that Roger Brunt, the founder and instructor of the North American School of Outdoor Writing, had articles in a number of back issues I had. It was obvious from his many articles that Roger was an accomplished outdoorsman as well as an award-winning writer. This was intimidating for me at first for I suddenly felt like I was way out of my league. The intimidation turned out to be unwarranted and Roger turned out to be a first class teacher.

The course he has designed takes you by the hand and walks you through the world of outdoor media, from sending your first query letter to negotiating a book deal. Roger's professional career allows him to teach with experience. This is one of the most valuable assets of the course. He has inside information on what editors look for when purchasing articles as well as tips that tell them whether you're a pro or an amateur. The layout of the course is easy to follow and Roger is always available when help is needed. The school's claim that you can earn the course's fee back in sold articles by the time you graduate is no exaggeration. In fact, I've earned more than triple the price I paid for the course and expect to continue earning money for fishing articles for as long as I desire. I've been to some spectacular resorts as well as fished some fantastic new waters all as a result of taking the course provided by the North American School of Outdoor Writing. One of the highlights of my career so far was going to the Queen Charlotte Islands on assignment with my wife Lorelee. It was a spectacular fishing adventure, and seeing our names printed together as authors of the article made the whole experience that much more rewarding.

For those who wish to pursue a career in the outdoor writing field or perhaps enjoy the art of writing as a hobby I highly recommend this course. Don't just think about it. Take that extra step and fulfill your dreams. Congratulations to Roger and his Outdoor School for providing such a unique and much needed service. It has changed my life and I will always be thankful.

Feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Rob Romberg