Fact & Feeling

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Victoria, BC

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Local Roots, International Insight

I’m a freelance writer based in Victoria, BC, Canada, on the unceded Coast Salish Territory of the Lekwungen and W̱SÁNEĆ nations. My pronouns are she/her.

Raised in gorgeous Victoria, I’ve traveled much and lived in Toronto, Sydney, Taipei and Whistler. Everywhere, well-placed words unite people, compel groups, drive action and build community. I feel a quick, quiet thrill in the correct arrangement of words couched in the right feels—the one key of thousands turning the lock with that particular click. Shortlisted for several short-story competitions, I’m currently seeking a home for my interconnected short story collection, Little Always Big and have a YA novel, Helen and the Prawn, on the back burner, for now.

From piece work to ongoing monthly retainers to large scale projects, I'm your writer.

Writing samples

Testimonials

Gillie has an innate ability to take a mundane piece of writing and turn it into a work of art. She communicates effectively and delivers on time, every time.

TESSA MCLOUGHLIN, FOUNDER/DIRECTOR, CLUB KWENCH

Gillie has always been able to take the message I am trying to share, understand it and clearly communicate in a way that my clients relate to. She really makes me sound good. Who doesn’t want that?

KRISTINA HEWLETT, CLEARSKIN VICTORIA/RESETWELL

Gillie is a rare writing talent—incisive, articulate and, above all, creative. Reading Gillie's work has always left me smiling, nodding my head or pleasantly surprised at some unique observation or construct she has included.

LESLIE ANTHONY, AWARD-WINNING WRITER, EDITOR AND CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Gillie is a wordsmith at heart. She knows how to turn a poetic phrase, but don't let that fool you—she can handle applications beyond the poetic, telling and selling stories for clients, brands and businesses.

JENNIFER TURNER, OWNER, GEMINI BRANDING

Elements of My Style

Different hats I've worn well: 

  • Contributing writer

  • Copywriter

  • Content specialist

  • Grant Associate

  • Marketing Manager

I collaborate and work on my own. Proactive, positive and well-liked, I get it all done—meticulous, compelling, on point and on time.