Writing

Even without a deadline, writing can feel like a race. Sometimes it's a marathon. Sometimes it's a sprint. Today was definitely a hurdle event.

Another episode where the writer descends to cranky commentary on social media to make a point (or possibly just vent frustration).

A masterclass by legacy media in how to write a press release is self-serving on their part and a waste of time on mine. But my nasty email was unnecessary. Maybe we're both trapped in the twentieth century.

A well-designed website shouldn't be an afterthought for small business. Following these basic communication principles can make all the difference.

How the exclamation mark is overused and why writers should avoid it.

I walked into the kitchen at eight o'clock tonight and retrieved a half-full bottle of wine from the fridge. I poured a glass and ripped the plastic wrap from a magazine that arrived in today's mail, the Queensland Writers Centre quarterly. I leaned against the kitchen bench and made space amongst the bread crumbs and…

Writing for a small sport with no media budget poses unique challenges. But like all reporting, the rewards come from getting close to the action.

An article appeared recently addressing the question ‘What should I include in my personal bio?’. I struggled for days with the ‘About’ page on my website and once took more time to write a 50-word bio than the 1200-word story attached to it. So I read the article from tip to toe, seeking enlightenment. It was published by a professional development forum…

My fingers are on the wrong keys. They should be over to the right, punching in numbers and tallying totals. Instead, they're over here, writing. I love words, rolling them around for mouth-feel and making pretty shapes with them on a page. I even call myself a writer. But the reality is my day job…

You're a writer. You're confident with spelling and grammar. You craft a clever sentence, looping thoughts and ideas in compelling patterns, teasing the reader to follow you to the final full stop. But do you have a handle on SEO? For writers, internet magic has brought the planet's readers within a mouse click and publication opportunities seem limitless.…