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Erika Owen

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  • Writer, Editor and Audience Development Expert, Freelance
New York
As seen in: CNN, MSN, MSN Österreich, MSN Singapore, Yahoo Entertainment, Yahoo Life, Business Insider, Forbes, HuffPost, MSN Deutschland and
Covers:  Travel, Lifestyle, Iceland, Scandinavia, Ecommerce
Doesn't Cover: Science, Education, Politics
Iceland Enthusiast + Writer + Freelance Aud Dev | Author of "The Art of Flaneuring" from @simonschuster | erikaowenfreelance@gmail.com

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Erika Owen is a Brooklyn-based writer, editor, and audience development expert. Her words have appeared on/in Condé Nast Traveler, GQ, Vogue, Teen Vogue, Architectural Digest, TripAdvisor, Travel + Leisure, Bon Appétit, Epicurious, AFAR, Martha Stewart Living, and more.

She's helped craft audience development strategies for them, Allure, Architectural Digest, Bon Appétit, Epicurious, and Travel + Leisure. And when it comes to editing, she's had a hand in crafting stories for Travel + Leisure, …

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Erika Owen // Writer, Editor, Audience Development Expert

Erika Owen // Writer, Editor, Audience Development Expert

Erika is a Brooklyn-based author, editor, and marketing + audience development expert who is constantly on th…

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The 5 Best Places to Visit in October for Leaf Peeping—and Landmark Architecture Original

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| Architectural Digest Verified
The best places to visit in October are towns that evoke a sense of autumnal magic. I remember the first time I noticed how the golden fall light could change a facade on a family trip to Galena, Illinois, sometime between the ages of 12 and 15. Growing up in a rural college town, fall meant a dramatic foliage shift, forgiving temperatures, and weekend road trips aplenty. Galena was within a day’s drive, offering the perfect mix of history, shopping, and sightseeing (more on that to come)...
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The Best Platform Beds Are a Modern Design Boost for Your Sleep Setup

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Unlike traditional bed frames that rely on a box spring or a separate foundation, platform beds are straightforward options with built-in bases that allow the mattress to rest directly on a slat support system or a solid surface. Their streamlined construction often creates a lower, more contemporary silhouette, but the category is hardly one-note.
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The Very Best Cordless Lamps, for All Your Outdoor Summer Fêtes

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| Vogue Verified
Gone are the days of feeling like Ebenezer Scrooge as you drag your old camping light out of the closet to shine a bit of light on your al fresco dinner. Portable lights have been given the designer treatment in recent years, often making it tough to discern what belongs inside and what can take off on a little fresh-air adventure—though, of course, there are a couple of things you’ll want to keep in mind when shopping around for cordless lamps.
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Interview

Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?

I was the editor-in-chief of our highschool newsletter. I loved our pitch meetings—such a safe space for bouncing ideas off of peers.

What's the worst pitch you ever got?

Someone once pitched me a Black Friday sale for their casket business.

When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?

Taking a walk around my neighborhood or planning my next trip.