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Networking Opportunities for Freelance Writers

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Megan

“It doesn’t matter how many times you get knocked down, but how many times you get up.” – Vince Lombardi I started writing for a local regional parenting publication almost 12 years ago. Well over a hundred articles later, the … Continue reading →

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Social Media for Writers

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Megan

There’s been a lively discussion going on in my non-fiction for kids group  on marketing and social media for writers. The debate rages about whether or not one should toot their own horn and how loud, how often, etc. It’s stirred … Continue reading →

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Get Outdoors

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Megan

“Some people dream of worthy accomplishments, while others  stay awake and do them.” – Unknown I read a blog post the other day that made sense. In a nutshell the piece reviewed a NYTimes article suggesting that getting outdoors was … Continue reading →

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Find Your Writing Business Style

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Megan

Paddling the Bow River from Three Sisters Campground to Bow Valley Campground the other day, we were taking it easy.  Less than 1/2 hour floating down from our put-in point, we pulled up on a gravel bar and hauled out … Continue reading →

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Real-Life Vampires and Scary Folktales

Posted on July 25, 2010 by Megan

They’re here!   My first two children’s books for Capstone Press arrived in a big white box this past week.  It felt like Christmas as I sliced through the tape on the lid, pulled aside the crumpled newsprint paper and smelled … Continue reading →

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Book Proposal

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Megan

“Nothing ever comes to one, that is worth having, except as a result of hard work.” – Booker T. Washington I did it. I sent away a book proposal a couple of days ago for “Wild Ice & Other Travel … Continue reading →

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Wild Ice & Other Adventures

Posted on July 18, 2010 by Megan

We hiked in B.C.’s Invermere Valley these past days off and re-visited Lake of the Hanging Glacier.  Our first trip to the area was an overnight backpack trip years ago with our five-year-old daughter.  Back then, it took us most of the … Continue reading →

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Writing and Hiking: The Perfect Combo

Posted on July 13, 2010 by Megan

In my last post, I started with a Thoreau quote about moving feet leading to flowing thoughts. Apparently Henry David and I aren’t the only ones who have made this connection. Writers Who Hike 1. Kevin J. Anderson. This whole … Continue reading →

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Waterton Lakes National Park Sparks Creativity

Posted on July 11, 2010 by Megan

Me thinks that the moment my legs begin to move, my thoughts begin to flow.”- Henry David Thoreau Sitting on a knoll above Carthew Ridge, I wasn’t counting the footsteps it took to climb 650 m (2132 ft) from Cameron … Continue reading →

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Aboriginal Chicken Dance Inspires Writing

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Megan

“Writing comes more easily if you have something to say.” – Sholem Asch These past few days have been busy with travel writing projects and short turn-around times for articles. There are times when a hectic pace and looming deadline can … Continue reading →

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