The writer's Heisenberg Uncertainty Principal: You can know where the work should go, but not if it is acceptable. If acceptable, you can't know where to send it. But once sent out into the world, Aeons pass. Stars are born and die. In the space left between atoms and galaxies, Writers are meant to maintain … Continue reading Physics of Writing
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Some small Mediums at large
If you are interested in reading some work of mine that has only been published in print, a few short stories are now up over at Medium. There are also old stories previously published online, now Medium is their new home. As a platform it is easy to use, and sleek to look at. It's been … Continue reading Some small Mediums at large
Nothing matters and it all does
When confronted by death I am full of useless impulses to be doing. I think. I attempt poetry. I weep. I don't want to eulogise. I look up rituals. I listen. I wait and cannot. I sleep, or try to. I wake, and try not to. I complete my usual household tasks. I watch grey clouds … Continue reading Nothing matters and it all does
Rare or well done?
I've decided to put some of my writing work on Medium (you can visit my profile here. Some items will have been previously published, so these will be re-posts, or will have appeared in actual print, on paper years ago. Other things will be new fiction, or at least little bits and pieces that were … Continue reading Rare or well done?
Of myths, coincidences and writing histories
I was thinking the other day about author Sara Douglass. She had one of the best creative writing Genesis myths I had ever heard regarding the provenance of her book BattleAxe (and the subsequent Axis series). I could retell this story, but it is her's and she wrote it down for us. The entire concept … Continue reading Of myths, coincidences and writing histories
Solstice
It's sunny in Melbourne. There is barely a cloud to cross this blue sky. It is chilly though, and the over-night dew lingers across shadowed surfaces. All too soon the sun will hide, and the long evening will bring on the damp air. It is the shortest day of the year and more usually it … Continue reading Solstice
Speak words and learn
I delivered a short story writing workshop to a high school class. I'm still riding on a crest of elation over its success. Given the opportunity, it's something I could get used to. In an unrelated incident, I was telling someone I had written stories that were published. This person's enthusiastic response reminded me being … Continue reading Speak words and learn
Questions and anti-notes on writing
I was reading how two pages of Anne Frank's personal diary that she covered over will be published (and eventually translated). Let's say I am unsurprised that most of the news articles have highlighted how these pages feature a 'dirty joke.' While publishers, writers, and academics debate the line between historical importance and respecting writer … Continue reading Questions and anti-notes on writing
When good Neighbours become good opportunities
Film Victoria and FremantleMedia have announced the call out for "early to mid-career" writers to apply for placements, writing for the stalwart of Australian evening television soap opera Neighbours. This a great opportunity. Applications are open now and I had a quick look at the preview forms and what is required. Hmmm, I said to myself. … Continue reading When good Neighbours become good opportunities
Changing things up
Hi. Thanks for dropping by. If you've visited before you may note things look a bit different. If you are a new visitor, hey there and welcome to this note that exists mainly to explain that I've updated this site's look. Any new visitor will not care about this because you have never been here … Continue reading Changing things up
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