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COVER REVEAL: A WAY HOME
Emily Brewin Emily Brewin

COVER REVEAL: A WAY HOME

TA DA! Here it is … After years (and I mean years!) of writing, researching, interviewing, redrafting and editing, my young adult novel, A WAY HOME, is a real book with a real cover. It hits bookstores in mid-April. Keep your eyes peeled for it!

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The pros and cons of using AI to write your content
Emily Brewin Emily Brewin

The pros and cons of using AI to write your content

AI is fast, accessible, and efficient — saving time and money. But is using AI really the most effective way to create meaningful copy for your business? Discover the pros and cons of using AI to create your content.

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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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Choosing an Editing or Proofreading Service
Emily Brewin Emily Brewin

Choosing an Editing or Proofreading Service

Want to improve your written work? A great editor and proofreader will banish misspelt words and wonky sentences and provide useful feedback — taking your writing to new heights! Read on to learn more …

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Real World Writing for Teens
Emily Brewin Emily Brewin

Real World Writing for Teens

Real World Writing for Teens is a fun, practical program designed to teach Year 10, 11 and 12 students how to write effectively for the workplace.

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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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Find a framework for YOUR story
Emily Brewin Emily Brewin

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.

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