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Happy Canada Day!
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Happy Canada Day fellow Canadian writers! I wish you all a great day of celebrating this wonderful country we live in. I hope everybody’s ready to pick up some mini Canadian flags and wear your Canada hats! We really do live in an amazing country, and it deserves to be celebrated. “It is wonderfu...
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Writing Is Learning
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One of my favorite parts about being a writer is learning about the world. I’ve written about Santorini, Greece, about cabin life in Alberta and about people from all walks – their struggles, history and triumphs. Writing allows the wonderful tool of observation to flourish, which is the ability ...
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The Social Media Seesaw for Writers
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Social media is a gift for writers who are now able to directly engage with their readers and promote their work. Yet, it can also become a consuming time-suck and addictive distraction from doing the actual work: writing. It is a hard balance, like the pursuit of all “balance” in life, as to whe...
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Encouraging Quotes for Writers
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Here are ten quotes by great contemporary writers on topics regarding rejection, writers block, and not just the want, but the need to be writer. These words encourage me and I hope they do the same for you. These quotes will enlighten you to the fact that all of the most successful writers have ...
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Tips for writing your book proposal – from someone who has done it
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Writing a book proposal is a marathon, not a sprint. While many writers dream of penning the next Harry Potter, creating a great book is only one part of the process. The writer must then transfer all their skills to crafting an outstanding proposal that will wow many audiences, from editors to t...
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Alexis Marie Uncensored Debut Article in Edmonton Woman Magazine
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I have been reading Edmonton Woman Magazine for years, so when they offered me a column in their glossy pages, I was honored to accept. My first article in my Alexis Marie Uncensored column was published in their May/June 2015 issue. The topic: Motherhood, just in time for Mother’s Day.   Wh...
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Photos of Words in 3 Dimensions Conference
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Last weekend was an awesome literary happening in Edmonton and I was so honoured to be a part of it. Words in 3D – D meaning dimensions: writing, editing and publishing – brought together many creative individuals from all over the country for interesting sessions, keynotes and networking. I taug...
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Mentoring for the Modern Writer
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Your writing is too important not to search out the support you need to take it to the next level. No matter what genre, I am the cheerleader you’ve always dreamed of rooting for you, and the coach you’ve always wished would see your potential and push you to succeed. I have been mentoring people...
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I’m Already Preparing for National Novel Writing Month
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NaNoWriMo 2015. This November. Are you planning ahead?
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New Column in Edmonton Woman Magazine: ALEXIS MARIE UNCENSORED
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I am very pleased to announce that I have been asked to write a column for Edmonton Woman Magazine. My first article for them will be published in their May/June issue. The column’s title: ALEXIS MARIE UNCENSORED Oh boy, this is going to be fun! I will be writing about all kinds of topics from [&...
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Have you Registered for the Words in 3D Conference?
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Writing conferences are amazing. First, you get out of your lonely writing spot and meet other like-minded individuals. Second, it is a focused time to feed your creative soul. I am presenting two workshops at the Words in 3D Conference but I also registered for some sessions to fuel the hungry w...
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Upcoming Speaking Engagements
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I love teaching writing – both in the practical nuts and bolts right to the hands-on workshops. I have multiple workshops available and want to share two conferences where I will be presenting in the next four months. Words in 3 Dimensions WHERE: Chateau Lacombe Hotel, Edmonton, AB, CAN WHEN: May...
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Publication Update
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As I diligently work away at some of my big writing projects, it’s always nice to pause and celebrate the smaller works that have made their way out into the world. Here are some of my publications from the end of 2014 and the beginning of 2015: “The Quiet Rebuild” Portraits – Bellingham Review, ...
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Happy New Year Fellow Writers!
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  Wishing you a 2015 full of creative inspiration and much writing success!  May it be a year to look back on and say, “That’s when it all began!” Much love, joy and a very happy New Years to you and yours!
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Mentoring Aspiring Writers at the Blue Pencil Cafe
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  Not only am I teaching two awesome sessions at the Words in 3 Dimensions Conference May 2015, but I am also mentoring aspiring writers through the Blue Pencil Café. As a part of the conference, writers may send me a few pages of their work and/or questions about the writing life and career...
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