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Iceberg, let us 2021
A few weeks ago, during my usual quiet writing time, I had the…
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So you call yourself a writer?
So, you call yourself a writer, huh?
Where’ve you been…
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$8000 and Writing Competitions for Emerging Writers in Australia
Before I moved to Australia, I spent 98% of…
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Pitch Bibles with Screenwriter and Script Producer John Armstrong
‘You’re selling the sizzle, not the steak.” — John…
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Episode 87 – Editor Sophie Kalagas on how to submit eye-catching articles to frankie magazine
So you've got an idea for a killer article you'd like to see…
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Episode 86 – Candid Chat about Fear, Creativity and Writing with Claire Tonti
Facing fear. Writing.
More fear. Standup comedy. Zimbo politics.…
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Episode 84 – Book Review: Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi
Dear Tomi, this is the most biased book review I've ever given.
But…
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Episode 83 – How podcasting is growing my tribe of fellow writers and storytellers
Finding and growing your tribe is a two-way street.
Yes,…
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Episode 82 – I finally found my book illustrator for JoYOLO
The book based on my radio play is coming soon!
JoYOLO by…
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Episode 79 – Teaching Young Filmmakers How to Draw a Mind Map
My Mama taught me how to mind map 20+ years ago.
And now I…
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Episode 78 – Pitches, Speeches and a Pit Stop in Perth
An overdue update on my mad writing adventures.
I've recently…
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Episode 76 – Tinder’s Interracial Couple Emoji Campaign’s Giving Me a Headache
It just sounds like a probability nightmare!
Look, I completely…