Blogging

  • Case study: Businesses that nail storytelling

    I want to share a little background with you… before I went into freelance writing I used to be a communications professional. I’ve worked in government offices and in private businesses, mostly in the health sector. So, as you can imagine a lot of the writing I did was in the shape of media statements […]

    Read more

  • 5 Social media posts you can write today

    How many times have you looked at your social media accounts and thought… sweet baby J, what am I going to write about today?! We’ve all been there! I truly think that kind of ‘writer’s block’ comes from being under pressure — e.g. it’s been too long since your audience last heard from you or […]

    Read more

  • A-Z of writing lessons so far…

    When I first became a mother I was repeatedly told ‘The days are long, but the years are short’ and while I do agree that the kids are shooting up before my very eyes, I have to say I think this saying also applies to being a writer. Some days at my laptop can feel […]

    Read more

  • Writing review and goal setting for 2020

    It’s that time of year! I know, I know… we still have another month+ to go but I am a serial planner! It’s time for me to look back at 2019 and see what 2020 has the potential to be. I’d love for you to join me and have created a very basic PDF with […]

    Read more

  • Why being online before being published is worth it

    Build it and they will come… or so the saying goes. As a yet to be published author the question rumbles around: Is it worth me putting time into social media and a website, when that time can be spent on my manuscript? My experience this year is that, yes, it really has been worth […]

    Read more

  • National conference: Let’s start at the beginning!

    Have you ever felt that “whoosh” of adrenaline when you recognise someone famous? Your heart flutters, palms sweat and suddenly you feel like you’re levitating… gravitating towards that charismatic creature! That was me and my fellow cohort at day one of Fiona McIntosh’s National Conference — we saw some of Australia’s publishing best today and…. […]

    Read more

  • 5 things I’ve learnt about writing fiction

    3 WEEKS TO GO!This post is #8 of a 10-part series in the lead up to a writing conference being hosted by Fiona McIntosh (October 2019). Please follow along with my weekly posts as I share some writing tips and experiences I’ve gained while writing my manuscript and preparing for this wonderful opportunity. In writing […]

    Read more