Here’s Part 2 of my tips for getting a job in magazines if you’re interested!
10 Tips for Getting a Job in Magazines
A little while ago, a super talented, fun and amazing girl I know asked if I’d write a blog post for the U of T Intro to Journalism blog she edits. I’m no expert on landing your dream job, but I made up 10 tips that I think are pretty useful on the path from being in school to getting a job you love. You can read part 1 of the interview here. The blog has a lot of excellent other info, such as how to create an invoice, how to pitch story ideas, as well as commentary on the state of the industry.
Meanwhile, if you already have a job and want a distraction, the fabulous Ellen Mirza, editor of LipstickPowdernPaint.com is having a Love Struck contest! From now until March 15, you can enter daily to win 1 of 5 copies of the book.
The Ultimate Reader Giveaway!
So the 14 Days of Love Struck contest is officially over (sniff!) and I want to thank all of you for playing! If you won, I hope you like your prize and copy of Love Struck, and if you didn’t win, well, I hope you had fun anyway! But guess what? Your chance to win isn’t over…because I’ve saved the best for last!
Love Struck is now on sale and here’s your incentive to buy the book and read it. If you read it, review it, or take a picture with your copy, you’ll be entered to win this Olay gift set valued at $500!

This set includes:
- Olay Professional Pro-X Restorative Cream Cleanser
- Olay Professional Pro-X Exfoliating Renewal Cleanser
- Olay Professional Pro-X Age Protection Lotion with SPF 30
- Olay Professional Pro-X Deep Wrinkle Treatment
- Olay Professional Pro-X Eye Restoration Complex
- Olay Professional Pro-X Hydra Firming Cream
- Olay Professional Pro-X Wrinkle Smoothing Cream
- Olay Quench Plus Touch of Sun
- Olay Quench Advanced Relief Body Lotion
- Olay Quench Body Wash
- Olay Quench Plus Age Defying Body Lotion
- Olay Ribbons Body Wash with Jojoba Butter
- Olay Secret Clinical Strength Action Antiperspirant
- Olay Secret Flawless Touch Antiperspirant
Would you ever leave your bathroom if you won this? I wouldn’t. I would just play with my new products all day long. I love Olay — it’s one of my favourite brands, and I can tell you first-hand that the Olay Professional Pro-X line of products are one of the best anti-aging lines on the market. Having been the editor at a cosmetic enhancement magazine for five years, I’ve tried almost every anti-aging skin care product out there, and I love Olay Pro-X because it actually works better than most brands you have to get at a dermatologist or cosmetic surgeon’s office — and at about $60 per product, it’s less than half the price of most anti-aging products!
Which is why I’m so thrilled that Olay generously donated this amazing prize so that if you’ve never tried the Pro-X line you can fall in love with it, too. Plus, all the hydrating body lotions are perfect for smoothing winter skin. Want to win?
Here’s what you have to do:
- Go to your favourite bookstore or library and pick up a copy of Love Struck.
- Write a review and post it in one of the following places:
-on Indigo.ca
-on Amazon.ca
- in 140 characters on Twitter (add this link: http://ow.ly/180Nr)
-on your blog (if you have one)
-as a note on your own Facebook profile page
Then, leave a note in the comments section of my blog or as a comment on my Facebook fan page letting me know that you’ve posted a review somewhere and you’ll be automatically entered to win.
***OR***
You can take a picture of your copy of Love Struck in a fun place and post the picture to your Facebook page or my Facebook Fan Page and you’ll also be entered to win! You can take the picture anywhere — at the beach, in the bath (just make sure you’re wearing your bathing suit – this is a PG site!) or even when you’re taking a break from doing the laundry…

Easy right? And…to give you time to beg, borrow or buy the book and read it (or wait for your advanced copy to arrive if you were one of the 14 lucky winners in the previous contest), the contest closes on Friday, April 16, 2010 at midnight EST. That means you have exactly two months! Then, Mr. Baz will randomly select one grand prize winner, who will win the $500 Olay gift set, and 10 runners-up, who will win a signed copy of my first bestselling novel, Stuck in Downward Dog!
On your mark, get set, read!
Love Struck Contest, Day 14: BeautyMark!
It’s the final day of the 14 Days until Love Struck hits bookstores! You guys have been awesome! I can’t believe the number of comments between my blog, my Facebook page and Twitter! Today’s prize is awesome – and a little bit of everything for everyone!
Because I love BeautyMark so much — and they’re so generous! — we’re featuring another beauty gift set from my favourite beauty boutique in Vancouver! This one is valued at $200!

What’s included:
- Kix by Katie (to stop your pants from getting stuck under your shoes)
- The Strapper bra accessory
- Alison Raffaele Transparent Finish Powder
- Laboratoire Remede Alchemy Moisture Emulsion
- Melt Chocolate Body Fondue
- DDF Advanced Firming Cream
- Deserving Thyme Lip Care Balm & Waterless Hand Cleansing Mist
- Marini Mascara
- Kevin Aucoin lip pencil
- Fresh Pink Jasmine Body Cream & Soap Set
Amazing, right?
Want to win? Do one of the following and you’ll be automatically entered in the contest!
- Leave a comment on my blog or Facebook Fan Page saying you want to win this prize.
- Tweet this contest on Twitter. (Be sure to include “#lovestruck” in your tweet.)
You can enter the contest as many times as you like today – remember, this is the final day to win a prize and your copy of Love Struck! Good luck!
Love Struck Contest, Day 13: Linea Intima
It’s Day 13 in the 14 Days until Love Struck hits bookstores contest! And what better gift on the day before Valentine’s Day than this Linea Intima Love Your Lingerie Kit (value $95).
Toronto lingerie guru and bra-fitting expert, Liliana Mann, owner of Linea Intima, has assembled a selection of her favourite intimate necessities, including:

- Eucalan no rinse delicate wash
- Prima Donna mesh lingerie bag
- Forever New body tape
- Flaunt ‘Umph’ silicone bra inserts
- and a pretty Claire Pettibone thong
For store locations visit lineaintima.com
Want to win? Do one of the following and you’ll be automatically entered in the contest!
- Leave a comment on my blog or Facebook Fan Page saying you want to win this prize.
- Tweet this contest on Twitter. (Be sure to include “#lovestruck” in your tweet.)
You can enter the contest as many times as you like today!
Check back tomorrow for your final chance to win a gift in the 14 Days to Love Struck contest!