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Deborah Carr

 

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First name
Deborah
Last name
Carr
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City
Hillsborough
 

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Biography
In 1999, Deborah Carr escaped the crammed-in-a-cubicle life of a federal servant and found her way into the wide-open-spaces life of a professional freelance writer. Since then, she’s written for reams of magazines covering topics on everything from peregrine falcons and shorebirds to caribou and salmon, from bakers and woodcarvers to taxidermists and fisherwomen. She even managed to win an award or two in the process.

Deborah also delivers creative writing workshops, muddles about with websites, and helps corporate, government and non-profit clients tell a good story. She has served on the Board of Directors for the WFNB and is a former-president of the Moncton Chapter, Professional Writers’ Association of Canada (PWAC).

When not playing with words, she’s been known to dance in the rain, roll in the snow and slide in the mud.

Website for Creative Writing Workshops: NatureofWords.com
Publications
Books:
Things That Matter: Special Objects in Our Stories as We Age, (University of Toronto Press 2023), edited by William L. Randall and Matte Robinson. (Contributed the chapter: "Writing about Our Lives: Exploring, Examining, and Embracing Our Stories")
Sanctuary: The Story of Naturalist Mary Majka (Goose Lane Editions 2010)
Super Seniors (Senior Interpress 2004) – Contributed 3 essays to this book anthology
In Vino Veritas: How an old German Tradition Becomes New Brunswick’s Windfall (Winegarden Estate Ltd. 2009) – Researched/authored, and coordinated the design and layout
Genres
  • Biography
  • Creative non-fiction
  • Essays
  • Journalism
  • Memoir
  • Non-Fiction
  • Photography
 

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WISP Regions
  • East
  • South
  • West
  • Virtual
WISP Grades
  • 5-8
  • 9-12
WISP Languages
  • English
WISP What I Offer
Creative Writing Workshops: With creative writing, we need few tools beyond a notebook and pen, and are limited only by our imaginations. I can provide workshops in nature writing (indoors or outdoors), personal journaling, creative wordplay for all ages, essays, story structure, creating strong characters, or interviewing skills.

Book Reading/Discussion: I can deliver a reading from my book, Sanctuary: The Story of Naturalist Mary Majka, then speak about this inspiring woman’s life. Mary was one of our pioneering environmentalists. As an advocate for outdoor education, she took hundreds of students on outdoor field trips beginning in the early 1960s. Her TV show, “Have you Seen?” televised in the 60s-70s presented the mysteries and complexities of the natural world to a generation of young people. Despite having many tragedies and challenges to overcome, Mary remained true to her nature and served her community in a very grand way. This is a talk/discussion that will inspire teens who are struggling to find their identity or encountering adversity in their lives.

Social Discussions: I have taught writing to rural groups in Haiti and been involved with social and conservation issues here at home. I can deliver a talk and slideshow about my experiences in Haiti and tie this into the ways that we can involve ourselves in kindness/compassion or advocacy/activism work here at home.

Career Discussion: For older age groups, I could provide a discussion or Q&A on the life of a freelance writer. What is involved, how to get started, and the many ways in which writers might make a living.

Let’s talk about how I can fit my experiences with writing to enhance your curriculum.

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