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On the media bench at the 2013 Scotties Tournament
of Hearts in Kingston, Ont., just before the
championship final. |
PWAC Guelph's Jean Mills is surfacing after a long season of curling - writing about curling, that is. In her role as editor and writer for Curling.ca, the online presence of the Canadian Curling Association, Jean wears many hats: sportswriter, managing editor, copy editor, blogger and, on occasion, corporate writer. For someone who loves sports - especially the sport of curling - as much as Jean does, it's a dream job. And the bonus is that her stories are read by curling fans in Canada and beyond - readers in the United States, Brazil, the UK, Russia, Switzerland, Sweden, Australia and New Zealand have responded to her posts throughout the season.
How did she land this job? By building her reputation as a go-to writer and editor through strategic blogging and freelancing. Thanks to her involvement in PWAC, Jean had access to professional development and relied on networking and support from her fellow Guelph Chapter colleagues as she carved out her chosen writing path.
So, as the ice melts in curling clubs across Canada, here is sample of the types of stories Jean published this season:
The profile of a 13-year-old Kingston blogger who is serious about curling:
Young Kingston curler is the Scotties' biggest fan
A politician bravely stepped on the ice at the Ottawa Curling Club to see what all the fuss was about:
The Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport) gives curling a try
What's it like to coach your own child - especially when she's on a Canadian and world championship team? This British Columbia father-daughter duo shared some stories about the challenges and benefits of having Dad as your coach:
Focus on Coaching: Gerry Richard and Jeanna Schraeder, a father-daughter team on the ice
