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Virtual School Visits

14/4/2020

I am still offering author workshops and talks during the covid-19 pandemic, and the good news is: you don't even have to be in NSW! Using your preferred video-conferencing software (Zoom, Skype, Canvas, Google Hangouts Meet) or via a webinar, I am available to lead creative writing and editing activities or to talk about The Things We Can't Undo. Australian Society of Authors recommended rates apply.

Please get in touch via the "contact" form above.

Stay safe, stay home where you can, and just keep reading!

Short activities to improve your writing

14/3/2020

A handful of simple things you can use to extend your skills with a pen.

Planning and Creating a Story

14/3/2020

A scaffold through one possible writing process, designed for high school students.

The Things We Can't Undo: Teacher's Notes

30/7/2018

For anyone interested in teaching The Things We Can't Undo in your classroom, a PDF with teachers' notes (including links to the Australian national curriculum) is available here.

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Literary Markets for Young Writers (teens)

2/12/2017

When a young writer wants to take the next step and publish their work or submit it to a contest, often the first person they will ask for advice is their English teacher. Unfortunately, unless that teacher also happens to be a writer, they may not know where to start either. I've compiled here a list of places that accept submissions from teenagers, but before I get to that, a few things to keep in mind (or tell your prospective writer)...

Editing guide, part 5 of 5: Polishing & Feedback

2/11/2017

In the final instalment of the student self-editing guide, I look at why many writers have declared war on adverbs, some common spelling and grammar issues, and how you can incorporate feedback from others.

Editing guide, part 4 of 5: Pacing & Consistency

26/10/2017

Continuing with my guide for editing and improving your work, this week's topic is pacing.

Editing guide, part 3 of 5: Descriptions

19/10/2017

If you've been reading this blog for a while, the information I'm about to share isn't new to you! But I'm including it again, because I wrote this guide in separate parts to be worked through in order, and that's how I gave it to my students.

Editing guide, part 2 of 5: Voice and POV

12/10/2017

Part 2 in my student guide to editing looks at narrative voice and point of view.

Editing Guide for Student Writers (and others) part 1

18/9/2017

One thing that is often under-emphasised in high school creative writing is the editing process. This guide was designed for an elective subject where we had a lot more time than the usual English class, but it may be helpful for those running writing clubs, the NSW Extension II course, or to modify for classroom use. It's in 5 parts: Plot, Voice & POV, Descriptions, Pacing & Consistency, and Polishing & Feedback. Originally, there was a lot more white space (for students to write their notes in). Printable PDF versions are available on request.

To arrange a writing workshop in your school or community group, please use the "contact" tab above or contact Creative Net Speakers Agency.

Whole day (9am-3pm) workshops are available at a cost of $600AUD. Travel costs may apply to schools outside the Newcastle/Lake Macquarie region.

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