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How to Write Smarter, Not Harder
Great writing is a cornerstone of effective communication for any business | Learn how to write smarter rather than harder to get the most out of your words.
An article: What is the International Baccalaureate, and is it right for my child?
I recently wrote a piece for ABC Education about the International Baccalaureate (IB). To learn more about the IB and if it’s a good fit for your child, read on!
A big announcement!
I’m so thrilled my first young adult novel is being published with the excellent MidnightSun Publishing and will be in bookstores in April 2024
Submit your work to a literary agent: a step-by-step guide
Are you after a literary agent to connect you with the right publishers? Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you create a compelling agent submission.
Submit your work to publishers: a step-by-step guide
Here’s a quick step-by-step guide to help you make sure you’ve covered all bases before submitting your manuscript to a publisher.
Writing opportunities to keep you game fit
Try these writing competitions and opportunities, designed to get you off the couch and flexing your writing muscles without breaking a sweat.
Feed your creativity this silly season!
Happy silly season! To help you stay in touch with your creativity this month, I’ve compiled a few writerly goodies just for you.
Using art as inspiration
Ekphrasis is the point where visual and verbal or written work converges… Look to other mediums for inspiration if your words feel stale or you’re stuck for ideas.
Cut out filter words (to make your copy sing)
Cutting out filter words helps you show rather than tell your reader what’s happening in a scene — immersing them in the story and the experience, rather than making them an observer of it.
Find a framework for YOUR story
Are the events in your story’s plot producing narrative tension and making the reader want to read on? | Try this narrative framework activity to test and improve your story’s mettle.
A story structure that works for you
Storytellers have used structures like the Hero’s Journey to shape stories for eons. These frameworks are best understood when represented visually. Take a look at this post to see how.
The secret of structure
If plot is the WHAT of a story, structure is HOW the author chooses to tell it. And, while plot is unique to your story, in that each character and event is distinct, story structure is not.
A writing routine that works… for you
Want to create a writing routine that motivates you to get words on the page? | Read on to discover how.
Unlock your creativity!
Do you suffer writer’s block at the sight of a blank page? Even as a seasoned Melbourne copywriter, getting those opening words down can be a task. But over time, I’ve developed a few hacks!
Take a look at this post to learn more.
Creative copy: How to write a short story
Would you like to take your short story to the next level, but don’t know how to? I’m a Melbourne copywriter and a published author who loves working with writers to develop their creative work.
Who else wants to know how to use questions to write captivating copy?
One of the first things I learnt as a fresh-faced journalism student at university, one hundred years ago, was the power of the 5Ws and How. As a seasoned Melbourne copywriter and writing coach, I still use this method daily.
WRITING PROMPTS — to help get your creative juices flowing...
Writing prompts are a great way to ease into a piece and to improve your literary form. As a Melbourne copywriter and author, I often use prompts to generate new ideas and to flesh out existing ones.