Megan Parsons - Writing Portfolio
Stories:
Writing Samples:
The Unicorns Go To The Park — Children’s Picture Book Manuscript | Text Only
Children’s literature | Picture book
Word Count: 446
Status: Original / Unpublished
About the project:
A heartwarming story about three little unicorn friends learning the importance of communication, empathy, and making sure everyone feels included while having fun at the park.
What I’m sharing:
Full manuscript (PDF)
Snowed Out: A Modern Fairy Fail — Creative Short Story
Twisted Tale | Young Adult
Word Count: 791
Status: Original / Unpublished
About the project:
A modern fairy-tale retelling that critiques influencer culture and social media validation, exploring how identity, beauty, and self-worth are shaped—and distorted—by algorithms and online perfection.What I’m sharing:
Full manuscript (PDF)
Blog:
Carly Gregg: “Have you ever seen a Dead Body?” — True Crime Blog post
True Crime | Research
Word Count: 867
Status: Published
About the project:
Researched and wrote a detailed analysis of a juvenile crime case, focusing on the events, legal outcomes, and psychological factors.
What I’m sharing:
Full Blog Post write-up (PDF)
Hyperlink
Celebrating The Charter for Children by Dustin Milligan: A Guide to Rights and Freedoms for Young Readers - Educational Blog post
Research | Canadian Laws | Children’s Books
Word Count: 620
Status: Published
About the project:
A blog post spotlighting The Charter for Children, a picture book series that teaches kids about the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms through simple, story-based learning.
What I’m sharing:
Hyperlink from DC Canada Education Publishing Website
Script Writing:
THE HUNGER GAMES: THE REAL KIND — Stage Play /Dramatic script
Contemporary drama | social issue | Based on True Story
Word Count: 958
Status: Original / Unpublished
About the project:
A stage play that exposes how bullying and peer pressure can turn starvation into a dangerous “game,” following a teenage girl’s struggle with manipulation, silence, and the long-term impact of disordered eating.
What I’m sharing:
Full Script (PDF)
Life Sucks – Talking Through What Sucks: Navigating Bipolar Together — Podcast script / Interview-Based Audio Storytelling
Nonfiction | Mental health | Educational | Narrative Journalism
Word Count: 1512
Status: Original / Unpublished
About the project:
A scripted podcast episode that explores how bipolar disorder affects not only the diagnosed individual but their entire family, focusing on parental experiences, emotional impact, and coping strategies through an interview-driven format.
What I’m sharing:
Full Script (PDF)