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A great opportunity for non-fiction writers

If you're an Australian writer with a non-fiction manuscript on the go, you need to know about HARDCOPY...

18 February 2019creativity, motivation, non-fiction, publishing, storytelling, wishes, writingLeave a comment

Celebrate every step forward

In writing, as in life, it's important to celebrate every milestone, no matter how big or small...

8 February 2019agents, books, creativity, fiction, publishing, storytelling, thoughts, wishes, writing2 Comments

Exploring My Heartspace

I needed a space where I didn't self-censor, where I could be messy and raw and wise and silly...

6 April 201811 May 2019creativity, Instagram, motivation, my work, play, poem, poetry, publishing, sharing, spirit, thoughts, writingLeave a comment

A Lone, Surviving Darling

We've all heard of killing your darlings but what about those that survive the mass murders?

28 March 201811 May 2019amwriting, publishing, SavingGrace, writing2 Comments

Confessions Of A First-Time (Literary) Speed Dater

If writing a novel is like being in a long-term relationship, then seeking publication is like being ready to date again after years of marriage...

28 March 201811 May 2019amwriting, asa, australian society of authors, fiction, literary speed dating, publishing, writing5 Comments

Step-By-Step Guide To Querying (Chocolate Optional)

The step-by-step guide to querying agents. Note: You will probably need chocolate...

5 May 20176 May 2017agents, amquerying, amwriting, fiction, motivation, publishing, querying, thoughts, writingLeave a comment

Taking A Leap Towards My Dreams…

At the start of this year, I decided I wanted to work one day a week less so I could devote a whole day to writing. Instantly I thought, what a dumb idea...

5 February 2017achieving your dreams, amwriting, motivation, publishing2 Comments

Getting Fierce With Your Darlings

I've become a serial killer of my darlings. Or perhaps mass murderer would be a better description...

4 February 20174 February 2017publishing, writingLeave a comment

Finding An Agent Is A Lot Like Speed Dating

Finding an agent is a lot like speed dating - you get one chance to catch their attention, you have to communicate a lot of information about why you're perfect for them in a short amount of time, and you're surrounded by others doing exactly the same thing...

4 January 2017agents, amwriting, books, editing, fiction, publishing, querying, thoughts, writing, writing tips4 Comments

Does Size Really Matter?

I admit it. I'm an over-writer. I write my way into scenes and all the way back out of them, I write whole chapters that don't need to be there. My first drafts are ridiculously long. I know this because I throw away more words than I end up with. My first edit starts with … Continue reading Does Size Really Matter?

15 September 2016editing, fiction, publishing, writing, writing tips7 Comments

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