Christy Karras
Writer, Editor, Teacher
- Role
- Independent Journalist, Columnist, and Book Author at Road Writers Llc
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Christy Karras
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Experience
Independent Journalist, Columnist, and Book Author
Jan 2001 — Present
Research and write engaging stories for print and online outlets, covering travel, arts and entertainment, culture, and current events. Columnist for the Seattle Times\' Sunday magazine, PacificNW, writing about how people find community. Work has appeared in regional and national publications including the Seattle Times (regular contributor), the London Sunday Times and the New York Times.Write travel and history books:• Remarkable Utah Women (Rowman, fall 2022): Crafted a journey through history using stories of politicians, doctors, and other pioneers. Now in second edition.• Scenic Driving: Utah (Insiders Guides, spring 2011): User-friendly travel guide once called “the bible of traveling in Utah.” Now in third edition.• Motorcycle Touring in the Pacific Northwest and Motorcycle Touring in the Southwest (Falcon Guides, spring and fall 2010): With Stephen Zusy, developed concept, style, and format of two guidebooks that publisher used as the basis for new series. Did most writing and some photography on guides covering best routes, amenities, and attractions.
Education
University of Utah
B.A., history/psychology
University of Cambridge
M.Phil, International Relations
1999 — 2001
Skills
- Freelance Writing
- Published Author
- Travel Photography
- Reviews
- News Writing
- Publishing
- Project Implementation
- Content Strategy
- Ap Style
- Team Management
- Project Planning
- Film
- Content Management
- Outdoor Recreation
- Book Reviews
- Marketing Copy
- Press Releases
- Content Development
- Books
- Magazine Writing
- Breaking News
- Managing Creative Teams
- Editing
- Copywriting
- Fact-Checking
- Journalism
- Social Media
- Writing
- Adventure Travel
- Newspapers
- Book Production
- Fiction
- Storytelling
- Copy Editing
- Non-Fiction
- Product Reviews
- Public Relations
- Proofreading
- Teaching
- Feature Articles
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