Hi folks. Early on in my writing career, I had an epiphany: I was really terrible at writing diverse characters. I embarked on a mission to improve the diversity of my characters, and it’s this topic that I sat down to discuss with ZB Simpson, a writer who I have a lot of time for. Ian: Hi! First off, thanks for making time to chat […]
Transitioning to Writing Full Time: A Conversation with Emerging Author Alex Fairhill.
Hi everyone. While some people leap into writing early, others make that choice years, sometimes even decades, into other careers. Alex Fairhill is an emerging author who left a journalism career to pursue fiction. Here’s our conversation about starting out as an author later in life. Ian: Thanks for taking the time to chat about your career transition and how you’ve found things! Alex: Thanks for asking […]
Three Reasons why the State Library of Victoria is the Heart & Soul of Melbourne.
I love Melbourne. Having moved here six years ago from New Zealand, I can testify to the warmth, diversity, and life this great city exudes. Melbourne’s famous for its coffee, sports, and arts culture, but if you really want to experience the heart and soul of Melbourne, you’ll find it sitting at the top of Swanston street, nestled between La Trobe and Little Lonsdale Streets. That’s […]
Getting Practical: Writing on a 12″ Macbook.
Welcome! Today I want to tell you the story of my switch from PC to MacBook, and why I’ll never go back. In December last year, I decided to finally make the leap into the world of Apple laptops, having toyed with the idea for a while. After struggling to find a review of what it’s like to write longer form fiction on a new 12-inch […]
Literary Speed Dating: Reflections, Tips, and All You Need to Know.
A quick note: This post features my experience of Literary Speed Dating, and something that I found hard to find before the event: advice and tips on the practicalities of Elevator Pitching/Literary Speed Dating events from real-life authors! Head halfway down for the fantastic advice. Part I: My Literary Speed Dating Experience: Breathe in. Breathe out. Don’t. Panic. That was pretty much me in the week […]
