Amy Clare Macdonald

Contributing Writer
Sunset - ACM Photography
Sunset - ACM Photography

I like to write about a variety of topics. Topics that are of personal interest include:

All areas of psychology

Self-development

Organics

Alternative therapies

Natural supplements

Fibromyalgia and related syndromes

Writing

Latest Articles

Stress in the Workplace
Stress is a major part of our everyday working life. Just what causes it and how can you help minimise the effects?
Mar 22, 2011 - Amy Clare Macdonald
The Internal and External Aspects of a Writer
The writerly self is the internal part of a writer. The self as critic is the external part of a writer. Together they form a dynamic duo in the writer.
Mar 18, 2011 - Amy Clare Macdonald
The Different Personal Safety Alarms Available for Children
Keeping your child safe is the most important thing to you. Learn about the three basic types of personal alarm for your child.
Mar 15, 2011 - Amy Clare Macdonald
Aromatherapy for Fibromyalgia Related Symptoms
Dysmenorrhea, anxiety and depression are commonly reported by sufferers of fibromyalgia. Research suggests that aromatherapy can help.
Mar 10, 2011 - Amy Clare Macdonald
Critical Friendship – The Benefits for Writers of Self-Critiquing
Critical friendships with others are vital for creating our best written work, but did you know the most important critical friend to have is yourself?
Mar 6, 2011 - Amy Clare Macdonald
Deliberate Self-harm - A Very Real Issue
What is deliberate self-harm, the risk factors and protective factors. Learn how to help someone in need and how to look after yourself if you are harming.
Mar 5, 2011 - Amy Clare Macdonald
The Basics of How to Write a Human Interest Story
Learn the basics of what goes into writing a human interest story and how it differs from hard news and feature writing.
Mar 1, 2011 - Amy Clare Macdonald
The Basics of How to Write a Feature Story
Feature stories can be found in all kinds of publications. Learn the basics of what goes into writing one.
Feb 28, 2011 - Amy Clare Macdonald
The Basics of How to Write a Hard News Story
Basic elements discussed include what defines hard news, hard news structure, hard news writing style and hard news language style.
Feb 25, 2011 - Amy Clare Macdonald
Suicide Intervention and Prevention
Learn how to recognize the signs that someone is thinking about suicide and learn ways to protect the person from risk of suicidal harm.
Feb 23, 2011 - Amy Clare Macdonald