Blue Skies Ahead As We Go Into 2022
Reflection, support, successes and improvements, dreams, wish-lists, and ongoing friendships were some of the themes that dominated our end-of-year December Write Links meeting. We were delighted to be back in-person again at the State Library of Queensland. The vibe felt like
Observational Drawing for Writers and Illustrators
by Justine Lawson This blog is based on a workshop I gave at Write Links when we met at the Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens between lock downs in 2021. One of the delights of reading is when we feel immersed in a
Sophie Beer – Introduction to Writing and Illustrating Picture Books
At our November Write Links meeting you'd be forgiven for thinking Christmas had come early. Excitement and good cheer hung in the air as everyone greeted each other, thrilled for our in–person encounter and to be back in our usual meeting
Big Lit Quiz 2021
Mum went out with her writers group friends again. Not to the State Library this time. They went to the ‘Big Lit Quiz’, at the Moreton Bay College library. I would have gone too, I’m good at quizzes, but I
Write Links Meets in Person – At Mount Cootha Botanic Gardens!
After such a long time meeting only in the digital ether, our group members were reunited on Saturday, 26th of June, in the Botanic Gardens Café. Our coordinator Yvonne Mes did a fabulous job as usual as she led us
Writing Activation at Write Links
Writing activations have a way of releasing your writing like a gust that blows a snagged kite out of a tangle of branches. For the Write Links meeting in June, we had the pleasure of taking part in a series of
5 Ways to Use Repetition in Picture Books
Repetition is when a writer repeats a word, phrase, or sentence in their work. The primary function of repetition is to emphasise. It also helps to add rhythm and lyricism to your stories. It adds engaging musicality that makes your story—well—sing!
Getting The Most Out Of Editor Sessions with Yvonne Mes
Writing conferences are important events on many a writer’s calendar. Editor assessments — a key highlight of writing conferences — often sell like hotcakes! Once you have your booking(s), how do you get the most out of your meeting with
Interview with The Hidden Grove Series YA author Michaela Daphne
Michaela Daphne is an Australian Young Adult author of the Hidden Grove series, publishing Purlieu in 2018 and Verja in 2020. She’s spent over ten years volunteering and working with high-schoolers and young adults in Australia and Singapore, and her
The Rule of Three in Picture Books
Picture books are a special and unique genre. A successful picture book will usually incorporate tried and tested rules. One of these rules is the rule of three. Why three? Three is aesthetically pleasing to humans. Think design strategies. Dividing a
