Poet & Spoken Word Artist | Amazon KDP - CHRISTIE MARAGOS

DOLL: Poet & Spoken Word Artist, Christie Maragos

DOLLHOUSE: Home Office, Virtual, Remote, Online

Instagram

Availability:

• Location: Toronto, ON, Canada
• Nationality: Canada
• Fluent Languages: English

Open to customers worldwide.

About

POETRY & SELF-PUBLISHING

I am a poet and spoken word artist from Toronto with a degree in Creative and Professional Writing from York University. I consider creative writing to be a healing modality and I have been writing poetry since childhood. I used to observe my grandfather writing in the kitchen for many years and his dedication to the craft always inspired me!

I write primarily about romance and love, spirituality, and personal evolution. I believe our untold stories foster community once shared, and our poetry can save the lives of those touched by trauma and grief by reminding us that beauty still exists here.

I have self-published three full-length poetry collections in under 2 years, and I frequently perform at open mic events in my city. I sell my books online through Amazon and social media, and in-person at poetry events and artist markets.

I am well-versed in self-publishing through Amazon KDP as I have published all my poetry books through this channel. I can provide you with the guidance on how to structure your book and how to create print-ready files.

I have significant expertise using Canva Pro to create cover files suitable for the KDP publishing process and to format visually-appealing poetry manuscripts using both text and images.

I use Canva Pro and Vistaprint to create unique merchandise related to my poetry books and my brand which I sell and showcase at artist markets.

SPOKEN WORD & PERFORMING ON STAGE

Sharing my poetry has given me a deep sense of fulfillment and belonging. Performing onstage has allowed me to form deep bonds within the poetry community and to meet the fellow creatives who have become my soul family.

I have been consistently performing poetry and spoken word on stage for over a year, and I have been a featured reader at several events in my city. I have also performed at open mic events in New York and Montreal.

I have gained the confidence to shed my (once persistent) stage fright and I can now command an audience with ease!

Career

My true calling in life is to help other women feel less alone in their experiences. Performing my poetry onstage has shaped me into the confident and outspoken woman I am today, and it has validated the little girl who once didn't have a voice. I want to inspire other women to shamelessly express themselves and to use the written word to alchemize their pain into something beautiful.

During my studies at York University, I was a co-winner in the President’s Creative Writing Award for my poem “doll food.” My poetry has been published in a recent chapbook by Clownhouse Arts Collective and in York University's Existere.

I have self-published three poetry collections: angels in heaven, crybaby, and most recently, petite girl precious heart.

Virtual Career Tours

Time slots: 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes

Information Session:  I will give you a detailed breakdown of what I do, including job responsibilities, ways to start, required skills, educational pathways, industry insights, experiences, etc. and answer any questions that you have about my career. If applicable, I can show you the physical environment(s) in which I work. For those who want to know more about my career / field / role.

Coaching Session: I will provide foundational support for building your business, including skill development, internal processes setup, software / tools guidance, tips, goal-setting, accountability coaching, etc. Please note that I cannot give legal, tax, financial, or medical advice. For those who want actionable advice and career planning help.

Process

1. You purchase my service (please only purchase one service at a time).
2. Once I get your order, I reach out to you over email (the one you used to purchase this order) within 14 days to set a time and date for our virtual meeting.
3. We conduct our virtual meeting over Zoom within 30 days of your purchase (We can meet after 30 days, though the option for a refund will not be available to you from Doll & Dollhouse, so please use your discretion).

If you don't see my email in your inbox, try searching your spam folder. Feel free to use the contact form above to message me with any questions. Looking forward to meeting you!

*Please remember that you have 14 days to request a cancellation refund from Doll & Dollhouse. After 14 days since your purchase, cancellations are not allowed. You will also have 30 days to request a Seller no-show refund if we do not conduct our session within 30 days of your purchase.*

By purchasing this product/service, you agree to abide by all Terms, Policies, and Guidelines set forth by Doll & Dollhouse. Please note that Doll & Dollhouse shall not be held liable for any interactions or events occurring outside the platform.