Read my latest writing in the new Portfolio page
It’s about time I levelled up my website by alerting visitors to my latest journalistic and brand writing. That’s why I worked with my web designer to launch my new PORTFOLIO page on this website, which included my work for news outlets such as BBC News, The Toronto Star and Fast Company, as well as for brands such as Zapier. This Blog section used to be a home for my writing but I want to keep my insights and perspectives on freelancing separate from my latest clips. And, as always, if you have any questions about my coaching and consulting business, get in touch anytime!
As RCMP chief psychologist, Norman Shields helps treat the trauma of Canada’s crime fighters
The three-time Concordia grad brings expertise in alcohol and gambling addictions, veterans’ PTSD to crucial role.
The NFT market hasn’t recovered. But they’re still bullish on the tech.
The NFT market hasn’t recovered. But they’re still bullish on the tech. While it may be difficult to identify what triggered the crash, the fall in demand—spurred by a slump in the cryptocurrency market—has wiped billions from the combined value of all NFTs in circulation.
When an old friend returned from battling addiction.
When an old friend returned from battling addiction My best friend could’ve been another CP24 news report, another body slumped on his couch after an overdose. Whenever a mutual friend called me, I feared the worse.
Will AI swamp social media with fake accounts?
Will AI swamp social media with fake accounts? Academics, cybersecurity researchers and AI experts warn that ChatGPT could be used by bad actors to sow dissent and spread propaganda on social media.
Why you should ask upfront for half the fee for major projects
When I endured the frustration of not getting paid due to a bankrupt client, I realized I didn’t take my own advice: ask for half a project before you submit the first draft.
Read my latest clips for BBC News, Agriculture Dive
This winter has been busy, due in part to working with several new clients such as Agriculture Dive and ForesightDK.
Read my latest work in the Star, Princeton Alumni Weekly
If there’s any particular niche I’ve established over the past five years, it’s writing profiles of successful people. I’ve always enjoyed the approach of learning about someone ambitious, interviewing them…
Check out my latest clips in Fast Company, BBC News, Toronto Star
Find out where I’ve been published and what I’ve been working on this summer!
My four-part Medium series breaks down how to write tight
A year ago, I decided to dabble in writing on Medium, where I saw many fellow writers turn to a a blogging platform. Once I found my footing and niche (writing advice), I launched a four-part series on how to hone the craft. I could’ve waxed poetic on this topic for more than four posts, but I wanted to practice what I preached and keep the tips tight and succinct. In the first post, I look at getting rid of redundancies, and in the second post I advise writers to avoid those pointless hedgers and qualifiers. In the third part, I reveal the scourge of the run-on sentence and the importance of varying sentence length to create natural rhythms and cadences. And in the final post, I outline the best ways to avoid dropping cliches in your work. Give them a read and let me know what you think on Medium (if you’re a member) or via my Twitter feed. Stay tuned to this space for more posts on becoming a better writer. Remember, if you want to get coached by an experienced prose and non-fiction writer, you can learn more about my courses here.