I am a freelance writer with a strong desire to inform and entertain the public, especially through lifestyle stories and book reviews. My professional experience largely comes from having worked as a journalist and PR specialist, including in women’s health and wellness, and exploring my passion for books and fiction writing.

This is a sample of some recent projects:

Program Manager – Currumbin Crime Writers Festival

I am delighted to be part of a team of writers who want to bring more opportunities to the Gold Coast for writers and readers. Taking on the role of Program Manager I was able to craft a two day program that included a true crime workshop with Dr Caroline Graham, a special writing workshop with Fiona McIntosh, an industry afternoon with agent Alex Adsett and Head of Publishing at Hachette, Rebecca Saunders, as well as author panels with Ali Lowe, Hayley Scrivernor, Dinuka McKenzie, JP Pomare, January Gilchrist, Angie Faye Martin, Jack Roney and Georgia Harper. 

Project Lead – Women in Media Relaunch Project

I’ve had the pleasure of running this six-month return-to-work program for female media professionals, comprising of 10 online workshops and 17 delegates. In partnership with the WiM Board, I actively developed the curriculum, and sought and managed 30+ speakers including high-profile media personalities, executive professionals and niche specialists.

Book club reviews – ABC Gold Coast. Mornings with Sarah Cumming

I have had the joy of being the weekly on-air book club reviewer for ABC Gold Coast, offering insights into commercially popular books, as well as sharing what’s new to the book market.

Author interview and articles – CelebrityKind

Extending on my interest and knowledge of commercially popular books and writing, I’ve worked with CelebrityKind, co-hosting an author interview for their podcast and creating ‘list style’ articles about books.

Workshop hosting – various clients

I’ve recently had the honour of hosting workshops at large conferences including a session on ‘Social Media for Authors’ at Fiona McIntosh’s National Conference, ‘Branding for Authors’ at the Romance Writers Conference, and ‘Relaunch Your Career’ for the Women in Media National Conference.

PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Previous to freelancing I’ve worked in newsrooms and in PR. Here’s a little run down of my past professional roles:

• • Manager of Media and Marketing for Feros Care, a not for profit aged care organisation
• • Media Officer for The Genetics Education Centre, NSW Health
• • Senior Consultant for boutique healthcare PR agency, VIVA! Communications
• • Media Manager and Acting Editor with the Australian Medical Association (NSW)
• • Journalist and Newsreader for Sea FM and Mix FM, Townsville.

FICTION WRITING CRAFT

The allure of fiction writing and books has drawn me to study the craft and experiment with writing a number of manuscripts in recent years. Writing courses completed include:

• • Inside Story with Marian Keyes, Curtis Brown Creative (UK) 2023
• • Writing a Psych. Thriller, Curtis Brown Creative (UK) 2022
• • Masterclass of Fiction Writing with Fiona McIntosh 2021
• • Mini Masterclass of Fiction Writing Fiona McIntosh 2018
• • Creative Writing Stage One, Aus. Writers Centre 2016