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Writing Resources

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Melanie Lefebvre

This is a living post that will be updated periodically as I am always looking for new learning opportunities. Here are just a few of the resources that have helped me over the years: Continue reading →

Posted in Writing | Tagged books, canada, consultant, copywriting, editing, english, freelance, jobs, resources, Writing

Notes on Landing Writing Jobs

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Melanie Lefebvre

Don’t just start calling people willy-nilly in search of writing jobs. Prepare yourself for the gruelling yet rewarding haul that IS being a freelance writer. These tips will help you on your way… Continue reading →

Posted in Writing | Tagged art, artist, contacts, drawing, editor, gigs, illustration, jobs, network, pitch, portfolio, research, visual, writer, Writing

Establishing Your Rates

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Melanie Lefebvre

It’s always tough trying to establish your rate as a writer. Often we don’t give ourselves enough credit for what we’ve achieved. Put those doubts behind you and assess your experience with a matter-of-fact approach. Here are some questions to ask yourself and things to take into account: Continue reading →

Posted in Writing | Tagged editing, gig, job, proofreading, spec, Writing

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Red River Métis/Cree/Irish writer, artist, activist.
*20 years of experience as a communications specialist *Published journalist writing on Indigenous realities for The Walrus, Maclean's, Muskrat Magazine, Nexus (UofT Law), and Canadaland
*Community worker for the Native Women's Shelter of Montreal
Memberships:
NETWORK - Montreal Urban Aboriginal Strategy Network COHDS – Centre for Oral History & Digital Storytelling
PWAC – Professional Writers Association of Canada
ELAN – English Language Arts Network
QWF – Quebec Writers’ Federation
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