Dempsey Racing Article
I’ve been excited for this story. Back in the spring, the stars aligned and I was able to interview Joe Foster (racing teammate of Patrick Dempsey) from Dempsey Racing. We chatted about their team’s and the sport’s female fanbase and the unique position Dempsey Racing has in the racing world. I also interviewed Dempsey Racing [...]
Bachelorette Feature
A few weeks ago I was able to take part in a media teleconference with ABC’s Bachelorette Jillian Harris. It was exciting to be a part of a small group of Canadian journalists (2 from Kelowna, one from Peace River, one from Vancouver). I was able to ask her 2 questions but needed to get [...]
Never Underestimate the Power of Networking
I am all for online networking. I should be, right? After all, I promote it and work with it on an almost daily basis. It works. I’ve received work from someone finding my website and know others that have queried over Twitter and got the job. It works.
Sometimes [...]
Tweetin’
I’ve set up a Twitter account for my writing-self (should I put privacy settings on my personal account?) and have connected with other writers, editors, SEO professionals etc. with that account. It is wonderful every day to be able to check in, get tips, and find inspiration (and a little bit of motivation). [...]
I feel grateful
I have a ‘writer friend’ who is at the stage in her writing life where she has yet to earn a dime from putting pen to paper, has all of the enthusiasm of someone who loves her craft, and doesn’t quite know how to get to where she wants to be. What she has [...]
I love Twitting
Is it twit? Tweet? At any rate, I’m loving twitter. There are so many ways to use this application for professional purposes but for now I’m just having fun. I’m able to stay up to date on gossip, industry news, my television shows, and my friends. I love it! [...]
Queries (again)
Writing query letters is not my favorite passtime; however, once I get the idea I get excited to follow through. Yet, I want to play by the rules. I really do. But what do you do when you have an idea that is so amazing, have lined up or already interviewed subjects [...]
The Art of Racing in the Rain
I devoured the novel The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein this weekend. I have heard many great things about it in the past, but always passed it by. Perhaps it was the cover? It didn’t scream to me the way most of the novels I pick up do. Perhaps it was the [...]
Query Block
It’s that time of year again: Query time. When the kids are all in school I might start calling it “That Time of the Month” but for now, every so often I take the time to send out queries about articles I think need to be in print. Sounds easy enough? I’m [...]
New Site!
Well, I think that my professional career finally needs a site of its own! So here we are – www.mcollie.com – the story of the domain (or rather lack there of) will come in a different post! At any rate, I wanted to welcome those that visit, encourage you to take a peruse through my [...]