Writers tell stories that change the world.
I profile ancestors, businesses and creators who make Canada better.
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Dorothy Nixon
Author and freelance writer with Chatelaine, Salon.com, Today’s Parent, etc.
"Tracey Arial is a writing wise-woman with a wealth of knowledge, both conventional and esoteric, about the craft. She is also a gifted and good-natured editor who can glean, at a glance, the strengths and weaknesses of a student’s work. She then delivers insightful strategies and useful tips on how to quickly improve. In all my years as a professional writer, I do not think I have ever met a better, or more effective, writing instructor."
Mary Sutherland
Author, craftsperson and family history writer.
"Tracey is fun! Both praise and criticism always come with a laugh. She always starts with the words, phrases or ideas in your story that she liked the best and then gives her constructive criticism. Any critique is always thoughtful and useful."
Lucy Anglin
Sculptor and family history writer
"As a writer trying to record family history stories, Tracey has been very encouraging and has given me lots of good advice. I particularly like her 'happy face' technique whereby she recognizes the best part of our short stories. I feel very lucky to have her help and encouragement.."
Reford MacDougall, C.M.
Order of Canada recipient and charitable fundraising expert
"When a friend or colleague needs a simple one-pager, I refer them to Tracey. Her stories have helped raise thousands of dollars for entrepreneurs and charities."
Zvi Leve
Sustainable mobility and accessibility consultant
"Tracey's feedback and writing program have been crucial in advancing my 'creative' business plans. Her ongoing support has kept me focused and on track as I refine my ideas."
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About Me
I’m Tracey Arial, a 57-year-old creative entrepreneur who lives in Verdun, Quebec with my husband, two adult children and their two cats,
My goal is to ensure that every Canadian knows why they are important. The best way I know how to do that is through writing profiles. A profile is a 1,200 or so word story that describes the essence of an individual, place or institution.
Over the past 28 years, I’ve written hundreds of profiles as an author, journalist and family historian. In each story, I focus on what’s unique about the focus individual or institution, trying to emphasize how they work to make the world better. The necessity of writing well quickly has led me to create a four-step process that I teach others in my consulting, courses and presentations.