Karen's published written work includes
‣ local news articles & Op-Eds
‣ content writing for blog posts and boosting SEO rankings
‣ concert reviews & photo galleries
‣ features & interviews

She writes about a variety of topics including 
‣ album reviews
‣ sustainability
‣ human rights

Karen has written for The Globe and Mail, The Toronto Star, Guelph Today, Exclaim! Magazine, Next Mag, THIS Magazine, NOW Toronto, and more. She offers support for all organizations, from multinationals to non-profits to emerging start-ups. She works directly for companies looking for strategic writing support with quick turnaround time and packages to suit your needs. 
Whether you're looking for a targeted blog post, website copy, interviews, news articles and more, Contact Karen today!

Scroll through to see Karen's written work below 
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INTERVIEWS

Hope can sound like a wily guitar on a July Talk record
Jan 20, 2023 - Next Magazine

Andrew Phung and Rakhee Morzaria Are Shaking Off The Criticism of Inauthenticity on "Run The Burbs"
Jan 4, 2023 - The Asian Cut

Looking through the blue-tinted memories of old regrets and questions unanswered with Alvvays
Oct 7, 2022 - Next Magazine

Brock Boonstra Hungers for Community Both Onstage and in the Home Kitchen
May 16, 2022 - New Feeling

Said the Whale Want to "Show Kids That You Can Be an Artist"
Oct 20, 2021 - Exclaim!

Arkells Break Down 'Blink Once' Track-by-Track
Sept 22, 2021 - Exclaim!

The Beaches Lost Touch with Their Own Music – but Now They're Storming Back
Jun 14, 2021 - Exclaim!

Canadian band Wintersleep discusses their relationship with the land in latest album
Mar 28, 2019 - The Ontarion

Prof. Lawrence Hill to offer creative writing workshop to students and inmates together
Mar 15, 2019 - The Ontarion

Said the Whale draws inspiration from their home province for latest album
Feb 1, 2019 - The Ontarion

Interviews with authors at EMWF: Uzma Jalaluddin
Sep 13, 2018 - The Ontarion

Interviews with authors at EMWF: Billy-Ray Belcourt
Sep 13, 2018 - The Ontarion

Interviews with authors at EMWF: Sharon Bala
Sep 13, 2018 - The Ontarion

Lights talks Juno win, Skin & Earth inspiration, and more – Extended interview
Apr 5, 2018 -  The Ontarion

A slam dunk for comedian Mark Little at The Making-Box
Sep 27, 2017 - The Ontarion
OP-EDs
The model minority performance, Memoir
Jul/Aug 2022 - THIS Magazine

My Identity Should Not Come With the Burden of Responsibility, Non-fiction 
Winter 2022 - Northern Otter Press

When looking to advance my freelance career, I found support in the unlikeliest of places: Facebook Groups, Leadership Lab column
May 25, 2021 - The Globe and Mail online
Forced COVID-19 lockdown measures made me face the fact that I was overworking myself, Leadership Lab column - May 18, 2021 - The Globe and Mail online

The normalization of free work for exposure especially hurts early-career creatives, Leadership Lab column
May 11, 2021 - The Globe and Mail online

Employment Equity self-identification forms, if used appropriately, are a positive step for diverse-hiring efforts, Leadership Lab column - May 4, 2021 - The Globe and Mail online & May 5, 2021 - print edition

Restaurant dining etiquette has changed and diners need to respect the rules, OpEd
Sep 30, 2020 - Toronto Star online & Oct 1, 2020 -  print edition

NEWS ARTICLES

Grand River Raceway goes to the (wiener) dogs, Event Coverage & Photo Gallery
Jul 7, 2019 - GuelphToday

Hairstyling and beauty competition debuts in Guelph, Event Coverage & Photo Gallery
Apr 15, 2019 - GuelphToday

Carrot Stock uses music and food to help end food insecurity in Guelph/Wellington, Event Coverage & Photo Gallery
Sep 23, 2019 - GuelphToday

Celebrating SummerFest on the University of Guelph campus, Event Coverage & Photo Gallery
Jun 25, 2018 - GuelphToday

The super-healing power of lizards
Nov 12, 2017 -  Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph
MUSIC REVIEWS
Dizzy Are More Mature and Refined on ‘The Sun and Her Scorch’, Album Review
Jul 29, 2020 - Exclaim!

Hayley Williams Takes Confident Strides Away from Paramore on Solo Debut ‘Petals for Armor’, Album Review
May 08, 2020 - Exclaim!

Silverstein’s 10 year anniversary tour with Four Year Strong and I The Mighty’, Concert Review & Photo Gallery
Feb 29, 2020 - Exclaim!

The Beaches’ The Professional Tour with Fade Awaays and Goodbye Honolulu, Concert Review & Photo Gallery
Feb 28, 2020,  Highlight Magazine

Pixies’ concert with local music group Ice Cream, Concert Review & Photo Gallery
Dec 13, 2019 - Exclaim!

The Dirty Nil’s Idiot Victory Tour with Single Mothers, Concert Review & Photo Gallery
Nov 21, 2019 - Exclaim!​​​​​​​

Riverfest Elora 2019, Festival Coverage & Photo Gallery
Aug 30, 2019 - Highlight Magazine

Metric’s Art of Doubt Tour with July Talk, Concert Review & Photo Gallery
May 9, 2019 - Highlight Magazine
BLOG POSTS
10 Ways Freelance Designers Get The Job Done Better
Nov 18, 2020 - Abigail Regucera

Growing Indy’s Music Scene: Interview with Josh Baker of MOKB Presents
Feb 20, 2020 - Prism.fm

Self-doubt can be your own worst enemy when it comes to creating art
Jan 17, 2019 - The Ontarion

Travel Diary: Los Angeles
May 14, 2018 - The Ontarion

Zero-waste vacation challenge
Aug 7, 2018 -  The Ontarion

11 Bad Health Habits You Need to Break in Your 20s
Spoon University
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