About JoAnna Haugen
I am a globe-trotting, idea-inventing, culture-collecting creativity connoisseur with big dreams and a desire to touch all seven continents. A professional web content creator by day and freelance writer by night, I have worked as a copywriter and written everything from menus and brochures to news articles and magazine features. I love stumbling upon fresh ideas, interviewing fascinating people and learning new things on my journey to inform and entertain through my writing.
Writing Experience
I’m a writer of all trades: Blogger, magazine writer, copy writer, technical writer, editor and all things between.
- I manage and write Kaleidoscopic Wandering, a popular travel blog of colorful journeys with a special emphasis on Las Vegas.
- I am the community news editor for the National Peace Corps Association, which gives me the opportunity to interact with former Peace Corps volunteers like myself. In this position, I frequently contribute to WorldView, the official publication of the National Peace Corps Association.
- I work as an associate editor at Matador Network, the world’s largest independent magazine, where I most often write for the Matador Sports section.
- I am a ghost blogger in the health industry and a copy writer for numerous clients.
- I recently became a columnist for Travel Writers Exchange, where I am a travel writing book reviewer.
I have written for a number of publications, including:
- Achieve – For more than 10 years, this publication has been one of the most sought-after college-planning resources for high school students.
- BackHome – A bi-monthly magazine that delivers useful information on sustainable, self-reliant living.
- BootsnAll – An organic online community that encourages solo travel.
- Cheer Biz News – A magazine designed for the owners and coaches of competitive cheer training and gymnastics centers.
- College Outlook – The premier resource for high school juniors and seniors about to make the leap to college.
- Copia Magazine – An online travel and lifestyle publication that encourages readers to get out of their element and explore the world.
- The Daily Evergreen – The student newspaper of Washington State University.
- DanceStudioOwner.com – A collaborative online community and resource center for dance studio owners.
- Dance Teacher – Published for 27 years, it is the only nationwide magazine addressed exclusively to dance educators of all disciplines.
- Diamond Resorts International Magazine – A travel magazine distributed to more than 380,000 Diamond Resorts International timeshare members and owners.
- Dividend – An annual publication put out by the Washington State University College of Business and Economics.
- Donne Tempo – An online weblog affiliated with The Washington Times, this publication looks at the world through the eyes of women with stories of wining, dining and travel.
- Downtown Ink: Your Life in Downtown Eau Claire – An informative publication on the latest news and developments as they relate to the downtown area in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
- Funds for Writers – A newsletter packed with articles, markets, contests and information for writers.
- Global Writes – The official magazine of the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association, Global Writes provides an ever-expanding library of illustrated trip reviews by professional travel journalists with advice on the best vacation ideas and itineraries, plus tips and recommendations on global destinations, hotels, B&Bs, cruises, restaurants, food, wine and more.
- Home School – A comprehensive publication that provides information to homeschool parents/teachers and students making decisions about choosing a college.
- Las Vegas Review-Journal – Stephens Media Group’s largest newspaper with a daily circulation of more than 160,000 and a Sunday circulation of more than 224,000.
- Matador Network – The world’s largest independent travel magazine.
- The Matrix – The publication for the Association for Women in Communication.
- Silent Sports – A Midwest publication designed to spotlight outdoor sports such as cycling, running, skiing, snowshoeing, inline skating and multi-sports.
- Six78th – The junior high lifestyle magazine, available in major bookstores throughout the United States.
- Thoughts Happen – A website dedicated to choosing a reality of kindness, curiosity and humor.
- TravelMuse – An online resource that simplifies travel planning by providing everything a traveler needs in one location.
- Travel Writers Exchange – A community and resource for travel writers, bloggers and journalists.
- Vagabondish.com – The travelzine for today’s vagabond.
- Volume One – The go-to regional resource for all things arts and culture in the Chippewa Valley of Wisconsin.
- WAVEJourney – Primarily focused on travel, this online resource is for women-oriented businesses and services around the world.
- WorldView – The official publication of the National Peace Corps Association, it explores the political, personal and professional news relevant to returned Peace Corps volunteers.
- WSU Today – The primary source of information for Washington State University’s faculty, staff and graduate students.
Guest blog posts have appeared on:
- Isabelle’s Travel Guide – A travel blog filled with stories, tips, news and guides.
- Solo Traveler – A blog for people who love (or struggle) to travel on their own.
- Velvet Escape – A travel site that encourages travelers to escape, explore, experience and be inspired.
Occasionally I am also interviewed for articles, blog posts and even books! These are found in the following locations:
- NileGude 5 – February 25, 2010
- The Big Blend Vacation Station radio interview on Cusco, Peru – January 19, 2010
- Indie Travel Podcast Magazine, Tripping and Talking with JoAnna Haugen – Issue 2, December 2009-January 2010
- The No Debt World Travel Guide Ebook by Brian Peters – December 2009
- Kaleidoscopic Globe Trotting, Sharing Travel Experiences – September 17, 2009
And check out this vodcast about Burning Man Festival 2009 I created in conjunction with Indie Travel Podcast.
Education
- The Copywriter’s Workshop, National Seminars Group, 2008
- Institute for Children’s Literature, 2006
- Washington State University, bachelor of arts in public relations, 2003
Honors
- Speaker, Henderson Writers’ Group, “Writing for Magazines 101,” 2009
- Honorarium recipient, 2009 Digital Vagabonding Roads Scholar
- Speaker, GED Prep, College of Southern Nevada Division of Workforce and Economic Development, Language and Literacy Program, “What it Means to be a Writer,” 2009
- Recipient, Jim Collins Fellowship, National Peace Corps Association
- Recipient, Outstanding Writing Portfolio, Washington State University, 2003
Memberships
- Member – International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association, September 2009-present
- Member – Las Vegas Quills Women’s Writing Group, August 2007-present
- Facilitator – Las Vegas Quills Children’s Writing Group, April 2009-October 2009