Category: Reports

Vale Karen Knight-Mudie

by former Gold Coast Writers’ Association president Gary Ivory Karen joined Gold Coast Writers’ Association some 10 years back and quickly stepped up to take a role on the Committee, helping to steer the association forward during adventurous and challenging times. As a member… Continue Reading “Vale Karen Knight-Mudie”

Getting your work out there!

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Guest Blog by Judy Wollin If you are writing anything other than a private diary, you will need readers to give you feedback. Getting your work in front of selected readers before it is in the public arena will help it be the strongest… Continue Reading “Getting your work out there!”

Editing: How important is it, really? (Part 2)

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EDITING: HOW IMPORTANT IS IT, REALLY? (PART 2) You’ve sparked the interest of your readers with a great start. No typos, the grammar is something Jane Austen would be proud of, and the story engages with a great plot, stimulating flow, and characters that… Continue Reading “Editing: How important is it, really? (Part 2)”

How important is Editing? (Part One)

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Editing: How important is it, really? (Part 1) If you want your readers to move past your first sentence, then editing is crucial. When I read an article or book, if I can’t find my way past the first few sentences, then it becomes… Continue Reading “How important is Editing? (Part One)”