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Unlocking your creative potential: top reasons to go on a writing residency

For one productive (and very blissful!) week in October, I had the pleasure of staying at Varuna The Writers’ House in Katoomba, Blue Mountains. This was part of a Residency Callout Program for authors to work on their project of choice. I was in the company of some fantastic writers from right across Australia, allContinue reading “Unlocking your creative potential: top reasons to go on a writing residency”

You’ll find me in the mountains…I’ve been accepted for a Varuna Residency! Time & space to work on my children’s books

Thrilled to be sharing this news… I have been accepted into the latest round of Residency Callouts from leading literature institution, Varuna. Located in the Blue Mountains, Varuna offers highly sought-after residencies and professional development programs for writers throughout the year. I will spend one week (later this year) at Varuna working on my latestContinue reading “You’ll find me in the mountains…I’ve been accepted for a Varuna Residency! Time & space to work on my children’s books”

What inspires my writing: mystery & magic for middle-grade readers

Emerging voices, new voices, fresh voices… What do these things actually mean when it comes to book writing? Many authors talk about honing their voice and finding their voice; making their story stand out from the various others on the shelf. In this instance, I’m talking about the author voice, not the character voice orContinue reading “What inspires my writing: mystery & magic for middle-grade readers”

Gift ideas for the book lovers and writers in your life

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… Here are some of my top gift ideas for the book lovers and writers in your life. Of course, nothing beats unlimited writing time and a decked-out office space, but when you’re looking for something easy to wrap and pop under the tree, this list might provideContinue reading “Gift ideas for the book lovers and writers in your life”

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”