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Why I Care

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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