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Julie H. Ferguson

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Julie has been writing successfully since 1971. She has had her articles published in local, national, and international magazines, as well as on the web, on subjects as diverse as skiing for the disabled and financial institutions, Canadian submarines and writing. Julie's first book, Through a Canadian Periscope; the Story of the Canadian Submarine Service, was published by Dundurn Press of Toronto in 1995. Not only was it hailed as “a major contribution to our naval history,” Canadian booksellers chose it for Books for Everyone for Christmas 1995. Her second book, Deeply Canadian: New Submarines for a New Millennium, appeared in the fall of 2000 electronically and later in print. Sing a New Song: Portraits of Canada’s Crusading Bishops is Julie’s latest book, from Dundurn (2006). The next is James Douglas: Father of BC, a young adult biography due in Spring 2009 (Dundurn again). Since early 2002, Julie has also self-published seven books for writers, teachers, and speakers, as well as three, full-colour family memory books, and one travel memoir.

Not only is Julie a successful author, she is also an accomplished professional speaker and trainer who has presented at the Surrey International Writers’ Conference for nine years and instructs at Vancouver Community College. Her acclaimed presentations have assisted dozens of aspiring authors to submit their work for publication with skill and confidence, several of whom are now published with leading Canadian publishers. Julie also provides keynotes and breakouts for writers, speakers, and grade 4-12 teachers and their students that inspire and empower participants to develop their writing skills. Her presentations include Writing with Power!!, Bright…but Can’t Write, Reaching Reluctant Writers, Crafting Irresistible Query Letters, and Book Magic: Turning Writers into Published Authors, and many more.

School districts and teachers' associations make up the majority of Julie’s clients asking her back time and again for their professional development events. Organizations such as the World Ship Society and the National Press Club in Ottawa have enjoyed her lively, well-illustrated presentations on Canadian naval history. Julie has appeared on TV and local and national radio discussing Canadian submarines and church history, and has also participated in several successful readings and book signings.

Julie’s “coaching towards publication” practice guides individuals who seek either commercial or self-publication for their books and/or articles.

Julie was born and educated in England and became a Canadian citizen thirty-seven years ago. She lives in Port Moody, British Columbia, is married to James, a former submariner and commanding officer of HMCS/M Okanagan, and they have one daughter who is a sommelier.

CURRENT MEMBERSHIPS:


   Federation of BC Writers

Burnaby Writers Society

   Photo Club Vancouver

FORMER MEMBER OF:

    Professional Writers' Association of Canada



   Plain Language Association International


     Canadian Association of Professional Speakers




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