Portfolio

Megan L. Horst is currently a freelance writer, teacher, and graphic designer. After graduating from Liberty University with a B.S. in Communication Studies: Journalism, Horst began writing for several magazines and worked as the Managing Editor for The Institute for Excellence in Writing's Magnum Opus Magazine. As Horst began building her freelance writing career, she attended Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary and graduated with an M.A. in Theological Studies. At this time, Horst was additionally teaching ballet. As her passion for dance and the arts grew, Horst founded and directed Ecclesia School of the Arts. After investing over twenty years in the dance and theatre industry, Horst is currently focusing on her writing career and looks forward to more opportunities to teach writing and theatre while also working as a freelance writer.

Performances scripted and directed by Megan L. Horst

Published Work

Magnum Opus Magazine

Magazine editor and graphic designer

"Let Them Grow"
(Spring 2017)
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"Let Freedom Ring"
(Spring 2016)
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"Leaving a Legacy That Lasts"
(Spring 2015)
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"A Love for Learning"
(April 2014)
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"Flight of the Firebird"
(February 2014)
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"Floating in the Night"
(October 2013)
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Journalism Basics

Journalism Basics
(March 2011)
The first edition was published by The Institute for Excellence in Writing.
The second edition was published by Life with M&M, LLC.

Lynchburg's Business Magazine (LB)

Best Places to Work
(April 2018)

"Compassionate Care for Children at the Center for Pediatric Therapies"
(April 2017)

"Solar Savings"
(February 2017)

"Living the Dream"
(December 2016)

"Millennial Home Buyers"
(October 2016)

"How an Entrepreneur Brought Joe Beans to the Burg"
(August 2016)

"Best Places to Work 2016"
(August 2016)

"Hill City Pharmacy"
(June 2016)

"Moore's Electrical and Mechanical Builds Success Over the Decades"
(April 2016)

"Fully Floored: Piedmont Floors Covers it All"
(February 2016)

"CS Custom Structures Providing One Of A Kind Design"
(December 2015)

"Are you Career Ready?"
(June/July 2015)

"Tips for Success" Advice and local support for small business owners
(March 2015)

"Beacon Credit Union"
(February 2015)

"Taylor Brothers: "We'll put it where you want it, when you want it."
(December 2014)

"Group X Marks the Spot at the Y Downtown"
(March/April 2014)

"Capturing the Urban Vibe"
(October 2013)

"You Dream It, We'll Do It": How Cornerstone Cabinets & Design provides top-notch custom design cabinetry
(March 2013)

Jay & J Music Institute
(February 2013)

Hanna's Health equips the Lynchburg area with healthy options
(January 2013)

More Than Just a Haircut
(December 2012)

To Rent or to Buy? That is the Question
(August 2012)

Facebook "Likes" Increase Inquiries at Sweet Briar College
(May 2012)

Cooking Up a Dream: Main Street Eatery Stands Test of Time
(April 2012)

Breaking Out of the Mold: Tessy Plastics to Expand, Create New Jobs
(March 2012)

Celebrating 40 Years: The Greater Lynchburg Community Trust
(February 2012)

The Central Virginia Free Clinic to Host its Eighth Annual Downtown Loft Tour
(January 2012)

A Step Towards Economic Growth in the Community
(December 2011)

Engineering Program Moves into Accreditation: Sweet Briar College celebrates recently acquired accreditation status.
(November 2011)

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Virginia reaches out to the community
(October 2011)

Dance Theatre of Lynchburg
(September 2011)

Two Dollars for Medical Care? How low-income residents can receive quality medical assistance in Lynchburg
(August 2011)

Cognitive Radio Technologies: Growing with the Times
(July 2011)

Service Above Self: The Lynchburg Rotary Club
(June 2011)

Reaching out to Those in Need: How Lynchburg Community Action Group Serves the Community
(May 2011)

From Surfing to Serving: How the doctors of Lynchburg Chiropractic use their skills in our community
(March 2011)

Keeping Seniors Safe During Cold Weather
(February 2011)

Central Virginia Family Guide

Appalachian Orthodontics
(May 2015)

Groups for Moms in All Stages of Life
(April 2015)

Outreach Magazine

From Indiana to Bangladesh
(Summer 2009)

Dynamic Women In Missions
(Summer 2009)

Connections to OMS Roots
(Summer 2009)

Myanmar Cyclone
(Summer 2008)

Eating Dirt
(Summer 2008)

Bringing Hope and Healing
(OMS Outreach Magazine, Summer 2008)

Congratulations, Dr. Duewel!
(Summer 2008)

The Liberty Champion

Next Steps into Missions
(October 2009)

Reading Day: The calm before the storm
(December 2, 2008)

Operation Christmas child delivers hope in every size
(November 18, 2008)

A new chapter begins for Liberty
(November 18, 2008)

NIV text gets a new handwritten font, celebrates 30th anniversary
(October 21, 2008)

Break an egg: New ministry efforts raised money to feed the homeless
(September 30, 2008)

90.9 Relaunches
(September 23, 2008)

Dude? Where's my car?: Towing now enforces parking regulations.
(August 26, 2008)

The Huntingtonian

Students help church open thrift store
(April 10, 2008)

New worship trends emerge
(February 18, 2007)

Foresters or de-Foresters?
Students and faculty discuss mascot's message
(2007)

A mission field through trials
(October 11, 2007)

Nursing students await facility use
(2007)

Robotics team "Thrust"ing to the world championship
Local robotics team competes at Purdue University
(2007)

J-Term offers experiences near and far
(February 15, 2007)

HU English student presents poems at national convention
(2007)

Students aim to brighten season: HU contribution totals 80 shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child.
(Fall 2006)

Feeling Pretty: Why the freshman dorms are home to every hue of the color wheel -- in eye shadow
(Fall 2006)

Freshman bring record enrollment
(Fall 2006)

Publish America

Passage to Freedom
A novel
(2007)