I was praised by teachers as a talented essayist. I had hundreds of pen pals. I spent hours writing journal entries in the sanctuary of my tree house. But in those days writing held little promise for a girl from a small Canadian fishing village. Besides, I had other dreams. I went to the big city at twenty-two, intent on success in film production, and accumulated an extensive list of Script Supervisor credits. 

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In 2007, while taking a break from film, I attracted several freelance assignments that required a significant amount of writing prowess, and I felt right at home. With the web now offering a limitless market I was able to see writing as a profession. I made the transition and never looked back.