I had three personal goals this past month: submit my latest middle grade manuscript for a chance at a Varuna Residential Fellowship, promote my workplace in the leadup to the Sunshine Coast Business Women’s Network Awards, and compete in the Sunshine Coast Marathon (10km event). I approach my writing, fitness, and career goals in aContinue reading “It’s a journey: Celebrating the wins along the way”
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Top 10 ‘best bits’ of Canva Pro: How you can tap into your designer side AND write books
I want to preface this blog with the opinion that Canva does not replace graphic designers or the work they do. Throughout my many years in journalism and marketing, I have used the Adobe suite and worked alongside in-house graphic design teams and agencies. Designers are incredibly skilled. Illustrator is the go-to for creating high-qualityContinue reading “Top 10 ‘best bits’ of Canva Pro: How you can tap into your designer side AND write books”
School holiday fun at your local library
School holidays are here – in Queensland, at least. As a busy working parent, you usually fall into one of two groups: jumping for joy at the prospect of having the kids home for two weeks (I applaud those with the energy to pack up the tent and go camping) OR racking your brains forContinue reading “School holiday fun at your local library”
Story Dogs: The paw-fect combo for building confident readers
It’s official. I’ve become a dog person. I don’t know exactly how or when, but I’ve gone from that child begging for a cat, to an adult having an exuberant Staffy and even fostering additional dogs. Not that I’m complaining. So, it only seemed fitting that this month we became involved in the Story DogsContinue reading “Story Dogs: The paw-fect combo for building confident readers”
Top bookish podcasts and blogs to follow: why connections are so important in the arts
Writing can often be a lonely gig—at home, late at night or early morning, snippets of time between day jobs and school pickups. There’s also a fair amount of ‘waiting’. Waiting to share news about signing with an agent, waiting to reveal a book deal, waiting to hear the outcome of a writing grant… However,Continue reading “Top bookish podcasts and blogs to follow: why connections are so important in the arts”
I run. I read. I write.
Last month, I wrote about goal setting, and how my approach to running training is similar my outlook on writing – ‘It’s a marathon, not a sprint’ and all that. I also shared my milestone moment of signing up for my first ever Ultra-Trail. Yes, it was only 15km (not quite a marathon…yet) but itContinue reading “I run. I read. I write.”
It’s a marathon, not a sprint: how my running training reflects my writing goals
In the writing game, there are a lot of setbacks. Or, at least, a fair bit of ‘limbo’ time where you’re waiting for a response (from an agent, editor, publisher) and wondering if you should start something shiny and new to funnel that creativity. There are inevitably rejections and disappointments along the way, which isContinue reading “It’s a marathon, not a sprint: how my running training reflects my writing goals”
Paying it forward: how you can support Aussie small businesses and creatives
When I finished my journalism degree, I cut my teeth in business reporting before becoming managing editor (magazine and digital). Every day, I was speaking with small and large business owners, mum and dad owner-operators, startups and entrepreneurs. After further developing my skills, I set my sights on corporate marketing in the not-for-profit sector andContinue reading “Paying it forward: how you can support Aussie small businesses and creatives”
Where I write: How to create a productive and inspiring WFH space on a budget
From having enough storage for your notepads and pens to boosting your mood with a houseplant or two, here are some top tips for sprucing up your writing space. And it doesn’t have to cost a thing! Limit distractions: The latest episode of your Netflix binge may be calling, but it’s important to distance yourselfContinue reading “Where I write: How to create a productive and inspiring WFH space on a budget”
Consistency is key, content is king: My TOP 5 TIPS on websites & social media management
When you first embarked on your writing journey, you may have thought that finishing the manuscript/book would be the hard part. *Insert laughter here* Social media is now so ingrained in everyday life that first-time (and, in many cases, established) authors must also take into consideration their online brand. If the querying trenches, writers’ block,Continue reading “Consistency is key, content is king: My TOP 5 TIPS on websites & social media management”
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