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Writing & editing
Bio | Writing & editing

As a professional writer and editor for the past 23 years, Olga has written some 200 articles on relationships, personal empowerment, subconscious programming, alternative health, the environment and popular psychology, and continues to contribute articles to a variety of North American magazines (such as Health Naturally, Real Woman, Divorce Magazine, Common Ground, Shared Vision, Health n Vitality, among others).

In the early 80s, Olga worked as a photojournalist for the World Wide Fund for Nature International
in Switzerland , travelling to WWF project sites for firsthand
reporting and photographic coverage of their Latin American & Caribbean programme. Working with field personnel, the media and WWF's 30 national organizations around the world, she wrote news and feature articles for WWF and other environmental publications, as well as editing numerous articles, promotional booklets, country profiles and a monthly newsletter.

As the editor for UNAIDS—the United Nations Joint Programme on HIV/AIDS—in Geneva (2001-2004),
Olga edited and revised their numerous publications
and campaign materials on HIV and AIDS.

 

 

She has also worked as:

  • a book editor for non-fiction writers in the fields of alternative health, personal growth, spirituality and the environment.
  • a magazine editor, editing Shared Vision for six years in the early 90s.
  • an alternative-health columnist for BC Woman magazine (1997), contributing a monthly column on alternative-health-related issues.
  • a relationship columnist writing a regular relationship column for Shared Vision throughout 2006.
  • co-editor/writer for Waking Up the West Coast—healers and visionaries, by Jaime Kowal (published by Catalyst Publications, October 2006).
  • a freelance editor for the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), the International Labour Organization (ILO), IMD, the United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD), the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, Family Health International, and other international organizations.
  • an editorial consultant to environmental groups, real estate agencies, motivational and personal development organizations, financial planning companies and marketing consultants in Vancouver, Canada.
  • a writer/editor of educational booklets for IUCN (the World Conservation Union), in Switzerland.

Books


Fit for Love—find your self and your perfect mate, is a practical guide to creating the ultimate relationship, while empowering yourself to be all that you can be. It explores the impact and purpose of subconscious programming and reveals how relationships act as a means of self-discovery, healing and personal fulfillment.
By Olga Sheean



LEFT Brain Trading—the right mindset and technique for success in Forex provides a unique blend of technical and psychological tips on how to become an enlightened Forex trader. New trading techniques and a comprehensive psychological programme make it a must for all would-be or existing traders. Dispelling many of the myths surrounding Forex trading, this booklet shows you how to develop the right mindset and tools for success.
By Lewis Evans and Olga Sheean



Waking up the West Coast—healers and visionaries, compiled by Jaime Kowal and published by Catalyst Publications in October 2006.
Co-edited by Olga Sheean

Publishing

As the publisher and owner of Berkana Books Self-Publishing Services in Vancouver, Canada (1999-2001), Olga edited manuscripts and worked closely with designers, printers and distribution companies for the publication of non-fiction titles on holistic health, self-help, personal growth and popular psychology.

Published titles include:

NuSpeak—Become a Powerful Speaker: state-of-the-art presentation skills, by Geoffrey Lane (foreword by Dr Lee Pulos, epilogue by Marianne Williamson)

Affirmations—your passport to happiness, by Anne-Marie Evers

Osteoarthritis—my healing journey, by Audrey Buchanan

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