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Category: Things to make you Giggle

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Posted on May 27, 2016May 27, 2016

“Do you get constipated?” – The strangest job interviews ever

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Posted on April 4, 2016April 13, 2016

The time I chose a lipgloss over my friend

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Posted on March 25, 2016April 13, 2016

Whether loved or hated, everyone has a story about their first car

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Posted on December 22, 2015April 19, 2016

WHERE SMALL TOWNS AND TEEN LIFE COLLIDE

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Posted on March 27, 2011April 13, 2016

WHEN DATER’S ATTACK!

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Posted on March 10, 2011April 14, 2016

LOVE THY NEIGHBOUR…OR JUST MOVE TO ANOTHER SUBURB!

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"I feel like it's time to share my story with the world...but I have no idea where to start” 〰️ 〰️ When I was a little girl, I always dreamed of writing a book or doing something that would help change lives - specifically, women who were trapped in violent relationships It may seem strange for a 10 year old to dream of something like that...but as a kid growing up in a home with family violence, I guess it made sense that this was a burning desire within me As time went on, despite all the adversities to come (like the suicide of my dad and then a sexual assault when I was 20), I fought through all my adversities and past trauma, and eventually, I began to build a career and life that I loved as a magazine editor and copywriter But...even then, I still felt that something was missing 🙇‍♀️Why? Because deep inside, I wanted to do something greater ✨ To use my story to change lives and break through barriers of shame and trauma ❤️ SO...despite how scary it felt, I decided to speak out and share my story Fast forward three years, and I’m a best selling author and writing coach who has been blessed to work with an array of kick-ass entrepreneurial women, charity founders, and globally renowned speakers . . 💫 Maybe you have a similar dream? . . If so, I want you to know that your story DESERVES TO BE HEARD . . 🔥 So if you’re an ambitious and driven woman who dreams of using your story to inspire others, connect with ideal clients, and establish yourself as a thought-leader in your field . . 🙇‍♀️ If you’re sick of sitting on the sidelines watching other inspiring women sharing their stories with the world ✅ AND you’re ready to get the support needed to finally knuckle down and write your story Then I’d love to chat with you! . . 🔥 Jump on my bio to book a free ‘idea to author’ call & find out more about my 90 day & 12 month mentoring programs!

“All you want is What you can't have And if you just look around man You see you got magic So just sit back relax Enjoy it while you still have it Don't look back on life man and only see tragic Because you could be better than that Don't let it get the better of you What could be better than now Life's not about what's better than 🎶 - John Butler Trio 〰️ 〰️ One of my favourite songs. If we can't learn to be happy with what we have now, we'll never find contentment in what we *think* will make us happy in the future. . . . . #grateful #gratitudeattitude #findyourmagic #materialism #beatingdepression #truehappinessstartshere #mindsetiseverything #mindsetiseverything #crappytohappy

PLEASE... do not do this to your reader. #writingtips 〰️ Okay, so I'm not sure if it's just me, but one of the biggest turn-offs I have when reading a book, is when an author uses too much word repetition. 〰️ 〰️ It's a tricky balance, because repetition can actually be a very powerful tool...BUT, only when used mindfully and with precision. 〰️ 〰️ Recently I was reading 'After the Floods' by K Montag, and while the author has done an amazing job of creating such an incredibly imaginative book, the one thing that spoiled sections of it for me was her overuse of repetition throughout the novel. 〰️ 〰️ Take for example this pictured section (I’ve underlined the repetitive words). 〰️ 〰️ I had a think about how I would have written this paragraph to avoid the overuse of the words 'grappling hooks' and 'gunwale', and thought some of my fellow writers/aspiring authors might be interested to have a read. So, here's my little re-write. 〰️ 〰️ “The grappling hooks from the Lily Black strained against Sedna. Lunging forward, Daniel sliced his blade through the cord, separating us from the other ship's hold. "Myra!" he called out. "Hurry!" We all gathered at the hole I'd blown in the gunwale. One by one, we leapt and fell onto the Lily Black, Daniel and I catching Wayne when he landed so Marjan wouldn't fall. I turned, pulled out my knife, and sawed the last grappling hook's rope until it snapped.” 〰️ 〰️ 🤷‍♀️ What are your thoughts? Do you like the original better, or are you like me, preferring a little less repetition? . . . . #writingtips #repetition #australianwritingcoach #writingcoach #australianwriters #writingcritique #authorsofinstagram #aspiringauthor

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