VeronicaBlissPocza

Having completed my Bachelor of Communications Degree with a major in Journalism in early 2015, I have obtained a unique variety of experience in the writing world. From publishing award-winning long form print and online news content since 2011, to studying print magazine design and feature writing abroad in the United Kingdom, to then taking a working leave from school to launch a Calgary-based print magazine as the founding Editor in Chief in 2013, my journalism-based knowledge and experience is deep rooted in my young career. As a member of the Writer's Guild of Alberta I am working to constantly adapt my skills and develop new ones.

Since graduating, I've explored my passion for writing in avenues outside my educational skill set. In 2016, I launched a pilot project of poetry pieces entitled "Word Bliss". Short form pieces of this collection were displayed in The Know Gallery of Calgary, Alberta, and received an overwhelming response of support with high demand for print copies of these pieces. I read the two long form pieces from this project in the form of Spoken Word at Say Word, held in Calgary, Alberta, in February of 2016. I've chosen to take the name of this pilot as the new title of my services, representing the first step I took in a creative direction outside of my education.

Since taking a short hiatus from the writing world to uproot my life to be with my loved ones Red Deer, Alberta, it is now the time to let my writing be present now that I am settled into my new home base.

A collection of my past published pieces is available on my Linkedin Profile. Here you will find copies of a collection of works including: "The Silent Fight", an award-winning multimedia project published in 2015 about the unique health conflicts and challenges women with Rheumatoid Arthritis are facing, and two award-winning profile stories on Stacie Ray Weir, an advocate for professional tattooing services for breast cancer survivors, and a "What's Next?" story on Oliver and James Phelps, actors from the Harry Potter films.

The type of service I aim to provide for my clients is varied, just like my background in this profession. Whether I work with you to create a mantra for your personal business, help you perfect your vows, create content for your personal or business website, find that perfect statement to include on a special day, or help you tell your story, I want to connect my clients with my passion to help you leave no word left unsaid.

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I am no longer on popular social media platforms such as Instagram, but I do have an archived collection of my creative pieces, formerly showcased on Instagram, available to view at any inquiring client's request.

I have personally taken the steps to live a more quiet life, and plan to work on these projects from home in addition to my full time job as a Marketing Specialist for a global design firm. Services are not limited to Red Deer and surrounding areas, as I am more than happy to connect with clients online or any way that is suitable for you.

Thank you for your support and interest in my love for writing, and I look forward to pursuing this journey on the side of the wonderful life I have built here in Red Deer.

The Calgary Journal, Branded Magazine, Solent Global Maritime Weekly Digest, Profiles West

Best Student Writer, Western Magazine Awards (2011), Amber Bowerman Emerging Writer Scholarship Award (2013), Herb Lampbert Emerging Writer Award (2014)

Founding Editor-in-Chief, BRANDED Magazine,

Content Writer, Contributor and Featured Blogger, It's Date Night

Living and Profiles Editor, Reporter, The Calgary Journal

• Autobiography / Biography / Memoir
• Blogging
• Creative Nonfiction
• General Nonfiction
• Health
• Poetry
• Short Stories
• Spoken Word
• Technical Writing
• Web Copy

• Copy Writing
• Copy Editing
• Editing
• Freelance Writing
• Ghostwriting
• Lectures / Public Speaking
• Proofreading
• Website / Blog Writing