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How to Write Smarter, Not Harder
Emily Brewin Emily Brewin

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.

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For the love of a short story…
Emily Brewin Emily Brewin

For the love of a short story…

I LOVE short stories. As an author and copywriter they offer the chance to stretch my creative wings. Saying this, I thought I’d publish one of my short stories here. I wrote The Desert in 2016. I hope you enjoy it!

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Using art as inspiration
Emily Brewin Emily Brewin

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.

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Blood Makes Noise — Now Showing!
Emily Brewin Emily Brewin

Blood Makes Noise — Now Showing!

Blood Makes Noise is a fascinating play written by its teenage cast about young male friendships — exploring more broadly the gap between who we are and who we’d like to be.
The play examines mental illness, sexuality, friendship, and love from a young person’s perspective, offering a candid insight into what it’s like growing up in post-pandemic 2022.
Showing at the Brunswick Mechanics Institute | Book Now!

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Cut out filter words (to make your copy sing)
Emily Brewin Emily Brewin

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.

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A story structure that works for you
Emily Brewin Emily Brewin

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.

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Unlock your creativity!
Emily Brewin Emily Brewin

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.

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Creative copy: How to write a short story
Emily Brewin Emily Brewin

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.

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