Karen Lancaster

Contributing Writer
Karen at the beach - Tracey Pieterse
Karen at the beach - Tracey Pieterse

I am a forty-something South African woman who is excited about life and has a passion for writing and using social media networking as a marketing tool.

I love the continent I live in and spend a lot of time writing about my travels and my home country. I also enjoy writing about how to find the positive in life, despite the circumstances.

I am a freelance writer who specializes in article writing and I love variety.

Latest Articles

How to Increase the Views of Your Video Clips
Everyone who has posted a branding video clip wants it to go viral. How is this possible?
Feb 26, 2011 - Karen Lancaster
Working with Wikipedia for Awareness
Wikipedia is a well established and credible website that can be harnessed as part of your social media strategy when you work within their guidelines.
Feb 21, 2011 - Karen Lancaster
What is the Midmar Mile?
The Midmar Mile is the world's largest open water swim held annually in the KwaZulu Natal Midlands in South Africa.
Feb 16, 2011 - Karen Lancaster
The Green Suburbs of Johannesburg
The city of Johannesburg has over 10 million trees, making it look like a rain forest in satellite photos.
Jan 19, 2011 - Karen Lancaster
Things to Do in Johannesburg
A few tourist attractions in and around Johannesburg, SA.
Jan 17, 2011 - Karen Lancaster
Rhino are an Endangered Species Close to Extinction
Rhino are facing extinction due to the high rate of poaching, especially in Africa. Can we do anything to save the rhino?
Sep 22, 2010 - Karen Lancaster
How to Do a Basic Manicure
Well groomed hands tend to say a lot about a person. A basic manicure is easy to do and beautifies both hands and soul.
Aug 29, 2010 - Karen Lancaster
How to Deal with Smelly Feet
Smelly feet can cause embarrassing and humiliating situations, which can usually be avoided with a few preventative measures.
Aug 27, 2010 - Karen Lancaster
A Few Facts About Flu
Everybody has a few assumptions and myths regarding the common cold and influenza, however the facts are quite easy to remember.
Aug 24, 2010 - Karen Lancaster
Skin Care for Males
Good grooming is definitely not exclusive to females. In recent years we have had the introduction of the metro-sexual - the male who enjoys good grooming
Aug 12, 2010 - Karen Lancaster