Deborah Carr:  Bio 

Deborah Carr has been a full time professional freelance writer since 1999, with over a hundred articles published in newspapers, magazines and other special publications. Her genre is creative non-fiction, her passion is Atlantic Canada, and her specialties lie in nature, conservation, people profiles and travel destinations.  Often, her own photography accompanies her articles. 

Photo at Mary's Point, NB by Jim Miller, Photo Evolutions

As well, for the business community, she writes copy for the web, advertorials, newsletters, media releases, and advertising brochures.  She is flexible, thrives on challenge, and always delivers her assignments on budget and on time.

Before shifting her career to writing, she spent 17 years in the federal government.  More recently, she worked a term for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency as a Senior Communications Officer, writing and editing a photography manual, visual identity manual and corporate guide, and assisting with the development of a new website and Intranet site. 

Deborah brings to her work the depth of her own experience unearthing the roots of everyday life, finding relevance in the mundane, crafting the story, then sharing it with a wider audience.  She was chosen as Finalist in the 2007 Atlantic Journalism Awards, Best Profile category, for her word portrait of Chuck "The Woodchuck" Bernard.

Three of her profiles were included in a book anthology on active seniors, and she has written for Homemakers, Saltscapes, 50 Plus, Outdoor Canada, Nature Canada, Wildlife Canada, Atlantic Salmon Journal, Progress, Golf Inc., Atlantic Travel Guide, and Atlantic Co-operators, among others.