Noelle Boughton
BIO
Biography

After a lifetime as a journalist, writer/editor, and strategic communicator, I'm writing my own stories. I've sent my first novel to the publisher and am working on the next book in a triad. I'm also trained as a spiritual director and love to share what I've learned, so lead workshops to help people tap into their inner knowing and clear the path so they can also "live on purpose".

As a writer, editor, and strategic communicator, I provided support to Canadian companies, agencies, government departments, magazines, and news outlets and published two non-fiction books. I was a staff journalist at the Winnipeg Free Press, Canadian Press, CBC, and CTV's W5, and published in many print and online magazines, including Canadian Business, Chatelaine, Canadian Living, the Financial Times, Maclean's, the National Post, Prairie Fire, Toronto Star, and Wealth Professional.

ADDRESS
City: Toronto, Province/Territory: Ontario
EMAIL
GENRE
Non-fiction
LANGUAGES
English
PUBLICATIONS
Publications
Title
Margaret Laurence, A Gift of Grace: A Spiritual Biography
Publisher
Women's Press, Toronto
Year
2006
Title
Ordinary Heroes: Celebrating United Church Women
Publisher
United Church Publishing House, Toronto
Year
2012
AWARDS
Awards
Name
Chapters/Robertson Davies Prize semi-finalist
Publication
Early draft of first novel.
Year
1990s
Name
University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies/Random House Canada Award finalist
Publication
draft of first novel.
Year
2003
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS
Presentation details
Audience Size
Audience size
Flexible - small to large groups.
Presentation Genre
Non-fiction
Presentation Length
Can be tailored - 60 minutes.
Presentation Description
Presentation description

Presentations on the four themes in my Margaret Laurence book - place, community, social justice, and spirituality - and how they impacted her life and are reflected in ours.

Presentation Fee(s)
Can be negotiated.
Workshop details
Audience Size
Flexible - small to large groups.
Intended Audience
Youth, young adults, and adults, particularly those interested in Canadian literature OR women's and spiritual groups
Workshop Length
Can be tailored - 60 or 90 minutes, 1/2 day or full.
Workshop Description
Workshop description
  1. Interactive workshops on the four themes in my Margaret Laurence book - place, community, social justice, and spirituality - and how they impacted her life and are reflected in ours.
  2. Interactive workshops on "living on purpose" with how to listen more deeply, tap into your sacred pulse/inner knowing, clear the blocks, and live in gratitude. 

 

Workshop Fee(s)
Can be negotiated.
School presentation details
Audience Size
Flexible - small to large groups.
Intended Audience
Youth and young adults interested in Canadian literature.
Presentation Length
Can be tailored: 60 minutes - interactive.
Presentation Description
Presentation description

Workshops on the four themes in my Margaret Laurence book - place, community, social justice, and spirituality - and how they impacted her life and are reflected in ours. 

Presentation Fee(s)
Can be negotiated.
Programs & Interests
Interested in participating Union’s Ontario Writers-in-the-Schools program:
All members are eligible for the Union’s Ontario Writers-in-the-Schools program. Are you interested in participating in this pro
Yes
Interested in participating in the Northern Ontario WITS program:
The Union’s Northern Ontario Writers-in-the-Schools program funds in-person visits to northern Ontario schools when possible. Ar
Yes