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Those Who Chose To Serve: A poem for ANZAC Day
This poem is written in honour of all Australian soldiers, both past and present, who have served on operations overseas. Adapted from my 2016 poem Leave None Behind for ANZAC Day 2018. >>
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Exploring mental illness in YA literature
Mental illness is one of the most pressing health concerns of the modern age, and YA literature has a role to play in opening up the conversation on this long-tabooed subject. Here I discuss some of the things to remember when writing about mental illness, and what YA books are currently out there. >>
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MONTHLY UPDATE: March 2018
Monthly Update Take #2! Find out what I've been up to these last 4.5 weeks, where I'm at with my WIPs and what great books I've read. Also introducing a special new segment my fellow bookworms might enjoy... >>
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10 things to do after you finish writing your novel
You know that kind of lost feeling you get when you finish writing a novel? That weird sensation of not knowing what to do with yourself? Well, here are 10 of my favourite things to do after I put my pen down, and before I move onto my next WIP! >>
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I’m now on Instagram!
I've finally got around to making myself an Instagram account, @rebeccaalasdair. Find out more about my profile and share your own with me! >>
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MONTHLY UPDATE: January-February 2018
In my neck of the woods, January and February are prime summer holiday time, so I've got a LOT of writing and reading done. Here's your chance to find out more about where my WIPs are at! >>
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Tidings, trips and targets
Welcome to 2018! I am about to go on hiatus for 4 weeks, but before I do, take a look at my goals and targets for this year. >>
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A day in my summer writing routine
What's a typical day like in my summer holiday writing routine? Well, it's not always as productive as you might think...or as I intend. >>
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Fitting writing into the work-life balance
One of the questions I’m often asked is where do I find the time to write? I've given this some thought, and now share how I fit writing into my work-life balance. >>
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How to conquer Evil Incarnate (a.k.a. thesis writing)
Thesis writing is the work of the Devil. But there is a method to the madness, and if you consider it in terms of the story writing process, you may just find a way to conquer Evil Incarante. >>
