Midwest Travel Network

Twitter Chat: #MWTravelChat
2021-03-17 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Topic: Food Finds Around the MIdwest – Unique foods including pizza, sweet treats, ice cream, steak, and more! Sponsor: Open

Twitter Chat: #MWTravelChat
2021-03-03 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Destination Sponsor: Open

Fall 2020 Writer's Workshop Moved To March 2-5, 2021
2021-03-02 12:00 - 2021-03-05 12:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Fall of 2019 we held our first writer’s workshop in Hendricks County, Indiana. In 2020, which will now be in 2021, we are excited to be working with Gulf Shores, AL to bring you to the pristine beaches of Orange Beach, AL for this year’s writer’s workshop.
The AMAZING Theresa L. Goodrich will be our workshop leader!Sessions include:

Finding your voice

Research resources and tips – getting the goods that make a place unique

Using storytelling to create engaging stories that hook your readers

Story organization

Breaking writer’s block

Editing – a writer’s best friend

Writing for SEO without sounding like you’re writing for SEO

Putting it all together

Theresa L. Goodrich is an Emmy-winning author and content creator with a penchant for storytelling and a keen eye. She’s the founder and publisher of The Local Tourist and author of the Two Lane Gems book series, with a third book coming soon. Theresa has appeared in several Chicago media, including Crain’s Chicago, the Chicago Tribune, Chicagoist, WGN, WLUP, and WCIU. She was one of the founding bloggers of ChicagoNow, was the Chicago Expert for Answers.com, and is a contributor to 1000TravelTips.com. She’s also spoken on marketing, motivation, and entrepreneurship at several panels and conferences, and was a mentor at the exclusive 2019 Bloghouse conference in Scottsdale, Arizona, and was a featured speaker at the 2019 & 2020 San Diego Travel & Adventure Show and the 2019 Chicago Auto Show. She also led the 2019 Midwest Travel Network’s Writer’s Workshop in 2019 in Hendricks County, Indiana. When she’s not writing or on the road, she’s cooking and planning her next adventure.
Here is what Amy Piper, of Follow The Piper, had to say about her experience at the 2019 Midwest Travel Network’s Writer’s Workshop.
“The Midwest Travel Network Writer’s Workshop guides you from the initial travel experience (press trip style) through to writing and editing the article. The focus of this workshop is writing for your readers. I learned how to create tension in my articles to move the reader through the experience. It’s a small group, and you’ll not only learn from an award-winning author but also other writers in the workshop.”

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Twitter Chat: #MWTravelChat
2021-02-17 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Spring Break In the Midwest~ There are many places you can explore over Spring Break in the heart of America. From Monument Rocks in Kansas to the Omaha Zoo and hiking the trails in Hocking Hills, Ohio. There’s an experience for every family.

Sponsor: OPEN

Twitter Chat: #MWTravelChat
2021-02-03 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Topic: Traveling The World In The Midwest

Twitter Chat: #MWTravelChat
2021-01-27 11:00 (America/Chicago)
Topic: Travel Safety Tips
Sponsor: Open

Midwest Travel Network 2020 Planning Workshop
2019-11-16 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Buck Hill Ski & Snowboard Area, 15400 Buck Hill Road Burnsville, MN 55306, Burnsville, MN, 55306, United States
Join us on November 16, 2019 in Burnsville, Minnesota to plan for the new year. From 1-4 pm we will dive in and set goals for the new year.

Writer's Workshop - Visit Hendricks County
2019-10-01 08:00 - 2019-10-03 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Natural Valley Ranch, 6310 County Rd 350 N, Brownsburg, IN, 46112, United States
Writing is something we’d all like to improve. The Midwest Travel Network has partnered with Hendricks County to help you. On Oct.1 -3, 2019, attendees will have the opportunity to sleep in a cabin, on a lake, out in the great outdoors in Indiana at Natural Valley Ranch.
Not only will there be outdoor adventures, but attendees will also have the opportunity to learn how to be a better writer. And what better person to teach this class, than the amazing Theresa Goodrich!
Theresa L. Goodrich is an Emmy-winning author and content creator with a penchant for storytelling and a keen eye. She’s the founder and publisher of The Local Tourist and author of the Two Lane Gems book series. Theresa has appeared in several Chicago media, including Crain’s Chicago, the Chicago Tribune, Chicagoist, WGN, WLUP, and WCIU. She was one of the founding bloggers of ChicagoNow, was the Chicago Expert for Answers.com, and is a contributor to 1000TravelTips.com. She’s also spoken on marketing, motivation, and entrepreneurship at several panels and conferences, is a mentor at the exclusive 2019 Bloghouse conference in Scottsdale, Arizona, and was a featured speaker at the 2019 San Diego Travel & Adventure Show and the 2019 Chicago Auto Show. When she’s not writing or on the road, she’s cooking and planning her next adventure.
Why Hendricks County? They are known for providing top-notch Hoosier Hospitality and are tremendous supporters of tourism across the Midwest. The team at Visit Hendricks County understands the online space and they also know the importance of building relationships that matter.
Immerse yourself in the culture of Hendricks County, surround yourself with others that have the same interests as you and learn from the BEST of the BEST, Theresa Goodrich!
If you are looking for inspiration and some guidance in kicking up your game in the world of writing, this event is for you.
Note: Lodging is unique in that there are bunk beds in rooms for sleeping quarters.
Cost: $249. Includes meals, lodging and educational experiences. (Limited to 6 attendees)
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Elk Horn, IA FAM
2019-09-24 08:00 - 2019-09-26 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
How would you like to know more about the Danish Heritage (including food) while exploring a beautiful part of southwest Iowa? With a scenic highway nearby and several historical landmarks, this is a FAM you will not want to miss. September 24-26, 2019 is when this FAM will take place. – Note: Applicants have been selected for this FAM

Outdoor Adventure Estherville, IA FAM
2019-08-12 08:00 - 2019-08-14 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Estherville, IA, Estherville, IA, 50401
Outdoor Adventure is what we will find in Estherville, Iowa. We are partnering with Estherville, IA for an outdoor adventure FAM opportunity, August, 12-14.

#MWTravel Chat - Visit Olathe
2019-07-24 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Twitter
We’re talking BBQ, nature adventures, public art and more during the next #MWTravelchat! Join us on Wed. July 24h at 11 am CT/12 pm ET to learn all about our next destination that is the Crossroads to Adventure – Visit Olathe (KS). Follow along and join the conversation using #MWTravelchat.

Allamakee County - Instagram Walk
2019-07-17 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Milty’s, 200 Main St., Lansing, IA, 52151, United States
Join the Midwest Travel Network and Allamakee County IA for lunch on July 17th. We will learn how to partner together and how to stand out through online marketing in the busy 2019 season of tourism. An Instagram walk will round out our time together, as we learn what hidden gems that Allamakee County has to offer.
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