20. On Becoming a Published Writer: Q&A with Louise Claire Johnson, Author of "Behind the Red Door"

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Louise Claire Johnson is a Toronto-based writer and the author of BEHIND THE RED DOOR. Her work has appeared in The Globe & Mail, The Huffington Post, and Darling Magazine. Featured by Notable as a “Young Professional to Watch,” she is a graduate of The Richard Ivey School of Business and Harvard University. Louise has studied and worked in Hong Kong, Switzerland, New York, and Boston. Louise hosts The Word Weaver Podcast, where she interviews authors and shares writing advice. After six years as a marketing manager at Elizabeth Arden in Switzerland and New York, where she cultivated 360-degree cosmetic, skincare, and fragrance campaigns, Louise took a left-turn in her career to follow her dream of becoming a writer. Connect with Louise at LouiseClaireJohnson.com or follow her on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• "Behind the Red Door" book by Louise Claire Johnson (https://louiseclairejohnson.com/behindthereddoor)
• "Bird by Bird" by Anne Lamott (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12543.Bird_by_Bird)
• Elizabeth Arden, the brand (https://www.elizabetharden.com)
• Neil Gaiman, author (https://www.neilgaiman.com)

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