ASLU 064: Creative Canadian Women - Author & Writing Coach Dianne Jacob

Well-known author, editor and writing coach, Dianne Jacob, is celebrating the launch of the 4th edition of Will Write For Food, the book that has helped food writers all over the world turn their words into deliciously flourishing careers. She sits down to talk to Melissa about her creative career from Metro Vancouver journalist to Vancouver restaurant critic to the editor of an international off-roading magazine to the author of one of the most well-known books on the craft of food writing and sought after writing coach.

Podcast Episode, Inspiring WomenMelissa HartfielJune 4, 2021Y2S2, creative enterpreneurshp, writing, food writingComment

ASLU 032: How To Manage a Multi-Passionate Creative Career

In Episode 32 of the podcast, Gabby Peyton and I talk about the challenges and advantages of being a multi-passionate creative. Whether it’s fending off negative stereotypes of being flaky or lacking focus or dealing with the challenges of branding yourself or not being afraid to showcase your multiple skills, we talk about trying to figure out how to make it all work together.

Podcast EpisodeMelissa HartfielOctober 23, 2020small business, pitching, writing, Y1S2Comment

ASLU 031: The Best Pitching Tips For Writers

In Episode 31 of the podcast, Gabby Peyton shares her best pitching tips both as a writer and journalist and as an editor on the receiving end of pitches. Whether you're pitching newspapers, magazines, websites or your dream publication, this episode is packed with pitching tips.