What does a final draft look like?
Artists often remark that the skill of a good artist is knowing when you are done. The same applies to a book. Regardless of whether it is a novel or … Continued
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Show, Don’t Tell
My first thought is that what I’m about to say is a rather universal experience, or at least universal for those of us who cling so tightly to the identity … Continued
Writer Beware
Recently, Ballarat-based self-publisher, Shawline Publishing, collapsed amid rumours of impropriety. Various news outlets, such as the Sydney Morning Herald, the ABC, and the Ballarat Courier, have written stories about it. … Continued
My 20-Year Writing Journey
As cliché as it sounds coming from a publishing intern, I have always loved reading and writing. My dad loves to say that I began to speak ‘too early’, but … Continued
Words and the Weather
When the sun becomes shrouded in a haze of grey clouds and the winter winds blow through the trees, I fear the worst… Infected with “seasonal blues”, I can always … Continued
Interview Anxiety
I wore earrings for the first time in months. I put on my Shakespeare pin, in case I needed to prove my dedication to writing. I scheduled therapy directly before. … Continued
On Work, Kids, and Making Time
It’s a cliché – juggling work and small kids is hard. No one denies it, and if they try, they might cop a stray fork to the eyeball. You stay … Continued
My Work Experience
Books have been a large part of my life ever since I was a child. My mother used to read stories to me before I was old enough to comprehend … Continued