Connecting with Emmy Award-Winning Michael Mackie

2129 Washington Street,Kansas City MO 64108

04 November, 2022

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Michael Mackie is a proud Midwesterner. Growing up, he always knew he wanted to be in TV. Or on TV. Or watching TV (He's not picky). "I even got my degree in broadcasting from the University of Iowa to prove to the world I was not only educated, but well-versed in sitcoms, game shows, and Oprah," he says. "Also, I got minors in French and acting as well. Someday, that will enable me to write, produce, direct, and star in a straight-to-video project in Quebec." Not only is Mackie an Aries with a Pisces rising, he's also an eight-time Emmy Award winner. He's worked and freelanced for a variety of local television affiliates in Des Moines, Orlando, and Kansas City and was the co-host of a local, daily entertainment show, KC Live. A prolific travel writer by trade, Mackie recently became a member of the prestigious Society of American Travel Writers. "My parents never could comprehend how I earned my keep stringing words together for the universe to appreciate," he says. "Frankly, that makes three of us. But I feel like it’s what I was put on this earth to do. I was born to tell people’s stories. Whether you read it—welp, that’s up to you." Listen to Mackie teach us the art of writing for broadcast TV, travel blogs, and social media. Key Takeaways: Write about what you know, what you don't know, and what things you can learnFind the perfect, er, quintessential wordWhen in doubt, niche it outProgram Details • 7:30 - 8 AM Registration & Networking • 8 - 8:45 AM Announcements & Speaker Presentation • 8:45 AM Q&A This event will include coffee, water, and pastries. Location: Rochester Brewing and Roasting Company - 2129 Washington St, Kansas City, MO 64108