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Category Archives: News
Awards They Are A-Happenin’
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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Update
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
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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Tagged 2013, emerging writers festival, ewf, program
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Doors Close, Doors Open
Last night I graduated. I robed up, and spent hours in stinking hot Etihad Stadium, and got my giant certificate: “Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing) with Distinction”. Done and done! I’m so glad I made the decision, three years ago, … Continue reading
This Blog Is A Toddler
If this blog were a child, it would be starting to develop some proper focus skills, able to block out distractions and play more attentively. Its language would be starting to really develop, and things like narratives would be starting … Continue reading
Brainwash Want YOU!
I’ve recently been talking to Jess Barlow, the creator of The Brainwash Project. Disgusted by the state of the media that young girls often inhale in their adolescence, Jess is on a crusade to create something realistic, helping to encourage … Continue reading
Exciting News!
Often in this writing caper I’ve been overwhelmed by just how generous more experienced writers are. I was first introduced to this incredible generosity through Lisa Dempster, in her role at the Emerging Writers’ Festival. Lisa’s been kind enough to … Continue reading
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Tagged emerging writers festival, ewf, festival director, lisa dempster, melbourne writers festival, MWF, new director, steve grimwade
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Emerging Blogger, Coming Through!
An exciting announcement! I’ve been accepted as one of the Emerging Bloggers for the Melbourne Writers’ Festival (in partnership with Emerging Writers’ Festival). Myself and four other bloggers have been granted the amazing opportunity to go along to the Festival … Continue reading
Being Revolutionary and WTF, Qld?
Crazy mash-up post! Strand one: I did a post on the Emerging Writers’ blog today about writing that has changed the way I think. I enjoyed writing it. Yeah, this internship is rad. Strand two: news broke directly onto Twitter … Continue reading
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Tagged australian politics, campbell newman, queensland premiers literary awards
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