Why I Care

I am very young, and I will admit that I do not know very much. But I do know there is nothing of more paramount importance or more significant power … Continued

Finding My Way

I have never been so naïve to believe that I can do anything that I want. In fact, I have never even believed that I can do anything that I … Continued

The Scratching of Pen Nibs

Review of the Winter Solstice Writing Retreat, June 2021 Kinglake, Victoria is surrounded by trees and national park. On the third weekend of June 2021, it was also shrouded in … Continued

Authorial Voice

When editing, the line between improving and erasing authorial voice can be thin. An editor may find themselves curling their lip at an author’s prose, wanting to delete and start … Continued

Fan Fiction: Friend or Foe?

Your first reaction to the word is probably apathy or disgust. Fan fiction has a bit of reputation, and the writing of it isn’t particularly celebrated – for good reason. … Continued

A guide to gerunds

Grammar is confusing. That was my first thought in my editing class at university, and now it’s pretty much my mantra. Every editing class I attended was like unlearning all … Continued

Writing to Reconnect

A few months ago, while walking a six-kilometre loop with my husband, Kev and Labrador, Oscar, a father and his two sons whizzed past us on their bikes. They were … Continued