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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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
The power of plot
Like a well-developed character, a well-structured plot is guaranteed to keep your story moving and your reader steaming through your book.
Getting your beginning right
The work of the beginning of an article or the opening chapters of a novel is to hook the reader in, anchor them in the story and convince them to continue reading.
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.