Author Archives: littlegirlwithabigpen

The Echo-Echo of Failing Better

Posted on 25/05/2013

This is a wrap-up of Day 1 of the Emerging Writers’ Festival Town Hall Writers’ Conference #1:     It was said in the first event of the day, Seven Enviable Lines, though I can’t remember who by – that famous Samuel … Continue reading →

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Hologram Heads-Up

Posted on 22/05/2013

Just a quick heads-up! The good people at Express Media have just started up this HOLOGRAM publishing venture, and they’re looking for long-form manuscripts – ie 20-60,000 words. Even better, this opportunity is only open to writers under 30 years … Continue reading →

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The Only Weapon

Posted on 21/05/2013

Last night I got home to a gift from a friend: the pen pictured above. I’ve been in a bit of an awful place lately… Sometimes small things make a huge difference, and this is one of them. It’s the … Continue reading →

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The Tools That Save My Life

Posted on 15/05/2013

I’m a busy person. I only manage to get everything done because of some very handy tools, and I thought I’d do a post to share those tools with you. Technology could easily get in the way – between Twitter and … Continue reading →

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Review: Burial Rites, by Hannah Kent

Posted on 11/05/2013

I’ve just finished Hannah Kent’s much-anticipated debut novel, Burial Rites. I read the acknowledgements, and the author’s note; I even flick to the publication details to see if there’s anything else in there – the literary equivalent of licking the bowl. I … Continue reading →

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Approaching Deadlines You Won’t Want to Miss!

Posted on 04/05/2013

As a baby-writer, I’ve noticed that sometimes there are HEAPS of opportunities that are perfect for me, and at other times there are heaps of opportunities that are perfect for everyone else: those people who have books published, or higher … Continue reading →

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Awards They Are A-Happenin’

Posted on 01/05/2013

We are well and truly in awards season, and it’s a fantastic place to be! I’m having my attention called to a heap of books that I probably wouldn’t otherwise pick up or consider. I’m swelling with pride and happiness … Continue reading →

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The Lifted Brow Mix Tapes

Posted on 26/04/2013

I love a good mix tape. I still have the mix tape that one of my oldest friends dropped off to me on my sixteenth birthday. He decorated the cover with stars, and wrote Descendents lyrics on it; the ones … Continue reading →

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Update

Posted on 24/04/2013

There’s been a bit happening here, so I thought a general update post might be in order. First, my good news: I’m a program intern at the Melbourne Writers Festival! I’m there one day a week, and while I’ve only … Continue reading →

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Emerging Writers’ Festival Program Highlights

Posted on 22/04/2013

It’s here! Last Wednesday night the Wheeler Centre packed out for the launch of the 2013 Emerging Writers’ Festival. This is the festival’s 10th birthday, and its first year under the direction of Sam Twyford-Moore. The program is freakin’ huge, … Continue reading →

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