Carrie Lewis
My first stint with writing came at the tender age of four. As is typical of a four-year old lifestyle, I had been put down to nap. As was typical of my childhood, I didn’t sleep. Instead, I clumsily held a pencil in my hand and set about rewriting the ending of The Three Little Pigs in my learning-to-write notebook. The ending had displeased me and I thought I could do better.
Over the years, I have transformed my love of writing into a monthly column in an industry publication dedicated to helping aspiring writers hone their craft.I have also sat on two literary boards and held a volunteer position for a third. My background is in psychology and I hold a B.A. in Journalism.
In my day job, I work as an events coordinator for the government managing events that range in scope from 20 people to 9000. I have also worked as a bartender, caterer, concert photographer, interior designer, journalist, executive assistant and even a brief stint as a model. In my almost non-existent spare time, I write fiction novels in both chick lit and paranormal fantasy, and publish non-fiction articles as well.
If there is any time left at all, I design jewelry and spend as much time as possible traveling and trying to discover the mystical secret to eating endless chocolate and scrumptious fatty foods without bloating to the size of a small country. Anyone who has any tips on how to do this please drop me an email.
Latest Articles
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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) During Pregnancy
Why are urinary tract infections (UTIs) more dangerous during pregnancy? Read on for a detailed explanation of the symptoms, risks and treatments for UTIs.
Mar 22, 2011
- Carrie Lewis
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Decadent Chocolate Dessert Muffins Garnished with Ice Wine Fruit
Chocolate Explosion Muffins can be served on their own as a tasty treat, or be turned into a decadent dessert with icing and ice wine infused fruit.
Jun 3, 2010
- Carrie Lewis
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Project Management: Statement of Work (SOW)
A SOW is a document that outlines the products or services and business needs that the end product is designed to meet and the specific work functions required to do so.
Feb 8, 2010
- Carrie Lewis
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Project Management - Key Stakeholders
When developing a project life cycle, one of the main components is the people driving the project. Who are each of the key people and what role does each play?
Feb 5, 2010
- Carrie Lewis
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Project Management and the Project Life Cycle
The basic project life cycle has four key components. In order to successfully create a project plan, these phases (at a minimum) must be considered and addressed.
Feb 3, 2010
- Carrie Lewis
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Project Management: Basic Plan Structure
What is project management? What does a project plan include? Project and event management are simply overseeing a project/event from its inception to its completion.
Jan 19, 2010
- Carrie Lewis
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Create Conflict Between Characters
Conflict drives character development, plot and pace. Here's how to create a conflict to keep the reader hooked but one that is realistic and resolvable.
Dec 21, 2008
- Carrie Lewis
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How to Build Tension in Fiction
Conflict sells books by creating convincing character arcs and keeping the plot moving. Find out the common conflict mistakes writers make and how to avoid them.
Dec 10, 2008
- Carrie Lewis
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Fix Unsympathetic Characters
One of the main reasons that a manuscript gets rejected is that the editor has labeled the characters as unsympathetic. What does this mean and how is it fixed?
Dec 10, 2008
- Carrie Lewis
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Why Manuscripts Get Rejected
Editors say new writers make the same craft mistakes. Understanding those errors can help a writer polish his or her manuscript and better avoid the rejection letter.
Dec 10, 2008
- Carrie Lewis
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