Marilyn R Wilson

Marilyn R Wilson

Published Author,Freelance Writer, Edito

BC, CANADA
Freelance Writer, Published Author, Speaker

Marilyn R. Wilson is a freelance writer, published author, editor and speaker with a passion for interviewing. It all began in 2006 when the she answered a Craigslist ad from a NY magazine asking for story submissions. Two were accepted. The first live interview was life changing and Wilson has never looked back. With over 150 interviews now behind her, the love of interviewing is still as strong as ever. Whether through a random encounter on the New York subway or via a "one-on-one" interview with an internationally recognized artist, the goal is the same--to share the unique journeys of inspiring individuals. In 2007, this goal led the author to co-launch a successful, innovative magazine focused on professionals working in the fashion industry, paired with photography and illustrations by local artists. Since that time her work has been published in a wide variety of magazines.

Each interviewed offered pieces of gold - wisdom that Wilson is ready to pass on through writing and speaking. This began in earnest with the release of her first book in 2014- Life Outside the Box - which features mini-biographies on ten of her favourite interviewees. A second book - The Wisdom of Listening:Pieces of Gold From a Decade of Interviewing is due for release fall 2017.  2 more books in the Life Outside the Box series are now in development - a series she hopes will be an antidote for reality TV.

Marilyn R. Wilson is a freelance writer, published author, editor and speaker with a passion for interviewing. It all began in 2006 when the she answered a Craigslist ad from a NY magazine asking for story submissions. Two were accepted. The first live interview was life changing and Wilson has never looked back. With over 150 interviews now behind her, the love of interviewing is still as strong as ever. Whether through a random encounter on the New York subway or via a "one-on-one" interview with an internationally recognized artist, the goal is the same--to share the unique journeys of inspiring individuals. In 2007, this goal led the author to co-launch a successful, innovative magazine focused on professionals working in the fashion industry, paired with photography and illustrations by local artists. Since that time her work has been published in a wide variety of magazines.

Each interviewed offered pieces of gold - wisdom that Wilson is ready to pass on through writing and speaking. This began in earnest with the release of her first book in 2014- Life Outside the Box - which features mini-biographies on ten of her favourite interviewees. A second book - The Wisdom of Listening:Pieces of Gold From a Decade of Interviewing is due for release fall 2017.  2 more books in the Life Outside the Box series are now in development - a series she hopes will be an antidote for reality TV.

It's Never Too Late to Embrace Your Passion

AS someone who began her current career at 49 and whose mother began her 30 plus year career at the age of 55, this is one of my favourite topics, especially for women's groups. In it I open with my experience answering a Craigslist ad for magazine submissions - a move that led to a decade of interviewing, over 150 articles and the release of my first book in 2014.
MotivationEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changing

Your Quirks Are Actually Your Unique Talents!

This was a hard life-long lesson for me that I didn't understand until I began interviewing.  All those quirks we have a children that society tells us we must change to be loved and accepted are actually our unique talents. It's a matter of find the right outlet for them to shine, and that means taking the chance and choosing to pursue your life's purpose. Take that dusty box of dreams off the shelf and take a look inside. Destiny is calling.
MotivationInspirational / Life-changing

So You Want to Write a Book......5 Things First Time Authors Need To Know BEFORE Publishing

After a decade of writing, over 150 articles published, work as an editor on two magazines, my first print book released in 2014 (with more in development) and over a year of reviewing books for iReadBookTours, it is clear that there are several essential things first time authors need to know BEFORE they publish their book.
Writing / PublishingEducational / Informative

The Bicycle Story - Embracing the Long and Short Views

One mentor tells you to make vision boards, set clear goals and plan. The next tells you to live fully present in the moment and take each step one at a time.  How do you make sense of this confliciting advice. The bicycle story is the perfect lead in to how to navigate the long and the short views.
MotivationEducational / Informative

Step Into Your Power Through Story Telling

Sometimes you listen, sometimes you share - but story telling is an under used tool that can help people step into their power and embrace their unique journey.
InspirationalEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changing

Ujamaa - Building a Positive Circle

We often try to be connected with everyone we meet. The assumption is if we do it right, everyone will be a great connection. Not so. Learn how the concept of Ujamaa can guide you in building professional and personal relationships that will lift you up and draw success.
MotivationEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changing