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Samples written by Anika Hanisch unless otherwise noted. Hanisch frequently publishes under the pen name "Anna Bjorklund."

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Spiritus Creative, LLC is the home of southwest Montana writer and speaker
Anika M. Hanisch. With over a decade of experience in media relations and seven years as a freelance writer and editor, Hanisch splits her time as a writer-for hire in the natural products industry and as a freelance writer publishing her own stories about outdoor adventure, martial arts principles, sustainable living, not-so-big homes, and artist profiles for regional & national magazines. She also enjoys teaching and speaking on these topics and the writing life.

Spiritus News

03.04.10 - Spiritus involved in production of daily inspiration book
Spiritus writer Anika Hanisch was contracted to assist with the production of The Nightly Book of Positive Quotations by Steve Deger. Visit the publisher site, contact us, or download an excerpt to learn more about this book:
Nightly Quotes - Excerpt

03.01.10 - "Protecting Personal Space" self-defense workshop a success
Spiritus author and speaker, Anika Hanisch, helped present a workshop on self-defense for teen girls at the GFAC conference in Bozeman, MT (more below). "The girls were incredibly attentive," said Hanisch. "They asked great questions, had a lot of fun, and came away saying they'd learned a ton!"

02.12.10 - Anika Hanisch presenting workshop at February 27th "Bozeman Girls For a Change Conference"
Presenting an introductory self-defense workshop, Anika Hanisch will team up with Montana Self-Defense instructors Thea Villinger and Troy Kechely. The three are all members of the same Taekwondo school, Cunningham's ATA. In this session for teen girls in grades 8-12, Hanisch looks forward to sharing not only practical technique, but also discussing the connection between self-defense principles and overcoming any obstacle in day-to-day life.

11.12.09 - Spiritus assists with production of educational booklet about new immune support product
Spritus writer Anika Hanisch was contracted to oversee the production of "Beta Glucan: Nature's Immune Booster" by Jennifer May, RN. Contact us or download an excerpt to learn more about this incredible dietary supplement:
Beta Glucan - Excerpt

06.18.09 - Thanks for all the kind feedback!
We've received many kind words and notes about the "Climbing Lessons" story. Many of Hanisch's readers were especially encouraged, challenged, and inspired by this narrative. While she can't answer every letter personally, Hanisch thanks you all for the feedback and hopes you find incredible healing in your own personal climb!

01.12.09 - Hanisch narrative published in national positive thinking magazine, Guideposts
Anika Hanisch had her personal narrative "Climbing Lessons" published in the December 2008 issue of Guideposts, a positive thinking magazine with a circulation of 2.3 million in the United States. The story is one of Hanisch's most personal pieces and reflects on her experience learning to ice climb and uses that as a metaphor for healing after divorce.
Climbing Lessons - Full Text, Print Friendly
Climbing Lessons - Guideposts Site Link

04.14.08 - Simple tips demystify press releases
Over thirty business owners attended "The Press Release that Gets Noticed" earlier this month through the Women's Network for Entrepreneurial Training (WNET) in Bozeman. Writer Anika Hanisch commented on picking the right press release topic as well as technical structure and distribution. PDF Outline and Tips List available for download:
"The Press Release that Gets Noticed" - Presentation Outline
Press Release Tips

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