Few reality shows generate as much fascination and debate as Married At First Sight Australia (MAFS). Framed as a social experiment in which strangers marry upon first meeting, the show has grown into a cultural phenomenon – equal parts addictive viewing and ethical talking point. Its value, however, goes beyond simple entertainment. For all its … Read more
A good story creates an experience and puts you in it, living and feeling it as if you were there. Jerry Cleaver I wonder how many books you’ve read that you’ve sat alongside and said as you were reading – this is good, or, this is bad. If you’re like me, you either get pulled … Read more
I love this piece by Anne Lamott. She encapsulates the simple challenge of writing and makes it sound effortless. Of course, it’s not. Lamott entreats us to ignore all the reasons and excuses and procrastinatory habits stepping in the way of our intention to write. Unless you make a conscious choice to make writing part … Read more
Writing advice is everywhere: good writing advice from people who have actually been in the trenches is the kind you want to pay attention to. I first came across Kayte Dunn as a presenter at the 2019 Byron Bay Writers Festival. Kayte ran a half-day workshop targeted at commercial and historical fiction – areas of … Read more
My Daily Word Count I’ve got to admit I wasn’t good at keeping to a daily word count or writing morning pages or anything that smacked of discipline. I was one of those who waited for the Muse to take me into a creative flow. Trouble was, The Muse didn’t have my address. As a … Read more