Resume

EDUCATION:

Diploma in  Professional Writing  – Attained November 2019.

  • Developing creative writing : Distinction.
  • Creating a Writing portfolio : High Distinction.
  • Editing and publishing work : High Distinction. 

Certificate in Creative Writing – Attained April 2020.

  • Writing Fiction – 100%
  • Poetry – 100%
  • Childrens Writing – 100%
  • Biographical Writing – 100%
  • Editing – 100%
  • Dramatic Writing – 100%

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Austin Macauley Publishers:

  • “Ramblings of a forty something widow” – Published October 30 2020.
  • “My Adventures with Bruce” – Published June 30 2021. 

Womanuk online magazine:

  • “Navigating the w word. Widowhood in grief” – published February 2020. 

Profile online magazine:

  • “From nursing to notebooks – finding the  new me” – published May 2020. 

Womankind Magazine:

  • “Life in lockdown” article submitted. 
  • “My new normal” article submitted. 
  •  Parts taken from each one and published in May 2020 issue. 
CT Media:
  •  “Falls in the elderly” – published June 2020.
  •  “Bathroom falls and injuries amongst the   elderly” – published July 2020. 
  •  “How far a mobility scooter can go” – published August 2020. 
  •  “How fast can mobility scooters go? – published September 2020. 

Pro women’s choice directory blog:

  • “The Candle” – Published October 2020. 

October Hill

  • “The woman” – Published April 2021. 

Ghostwritten book

  • Living with Dementia: Finding a new normal – Dave Carter (Author) – Published June 2021. 

Freelance writing for Celebrant Rebecca Wilson – September 2020 to date. 

  • Assisting celebrant in writing her services for the funerals she oversees.
  • Assisted celebrant to write the Mothers Day Service for Adelaide Cemetaries Authority. 
  • Assisting celebrant to put together stories for her wedding clients. 

Freelance Writing for Communications Specialist Jessica Schultz – March – April 2022. 

  • Three articles about care facilities written for newsletter.
  • Two articles about superannuation written for newsletter. 

Freelance Writing:  The Funeral Directory Website  – September 2022 – date.

    • “The Funeral has been, the flowers have all died, now what?” – Published October 13, 2022.
    • “Death of the Queen: How Australia took the news.” – Published October 20, 2022.
    • “The Dreaded ‘firsts’.” – Published October 26, 2022. 
    • “After a loss: How to help.” – Published November 21, 2022.
    • “Losing a Mother.” – Published November 28, 2022. 
    • “Socialising as a widow at Christmas.” – Published December 5, 2022. 
    • “Reinventing Christmas after a loss.” – Published December 12, 2022. 
    • “Five reasons you should not attend a funeral.” – Published January 16, 2023. 
    • “Has funeral etiquette in Australia changed?” – Published January 23, 2023. 
    • “How to manage potential minefields with relationships.” – Published February 6, 2023.  
    • “What will your footprint be?” – Published February 14, 2023.  
    • “Burial or Cremation: What would you choose?” – Published February 24, 2023. 
    • “Where would you have your ashes spread?” – Published March 7, 2023.
    • “What to do with all those flowers!” – Published March 27, 2023.

PERSONAL STATEMENT

I have always loved writing and have written for as long as I can remember. When I was a child, I would write stories and poems. I would write rhymes for cards for special occasions. To go back to that, felt right. I completed 2 courses in professional writing, achieved exceptional results and quite simply, I just let the words flow. 

I have a passion for writing about true life events and people, as well as media. I have written extensively on Band of Brothers and incorporated interviews, book reviews, character pieces and more.  I have commenced a section on The Pacific, another true World War 2 event that I am researching.

A day without writing, is like a barista without her coffee. It feels wrong to go a day without putting something on paper. I write for my website. I freelance for whoever needs me and collaborate on projects if asked. 

My words are my life. They are my heart and soul.