Helping not for profits and businesses make an impact and create connections through copy and strategy. AND ... you are in the right place ... I am also an award-winning children's author, writing stories that families love and children connect with.
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I WRITE ALL THE THINGS! STRATEGIC MINDSET. ENGAGING COPY. STORYTELLER AND BEST-SELLING AUTHOR.
I connect people and purpose through copywriting, content and communication strategies.
If you’re a not for profit, social enterprise, community group or association, government agency or small business in need of copy – you’re in the right place.
After compelling copy and content that moves people to take action? I’m your writer.
Struggling to meet your deadlines? Looking for strategic communications with perspective and practical steps?
Want to follow the story of my CBCA award-winning children’s picture book authoring life? Come along for the ride!
Strategy
Refine your organisation or business communications and make a difference.
I identify your direction, chart your pathway, articulate your voice, map content, develop smart, shareable content, nurture connections, engage customers and inspire action.
Copywriting
You want your words to work. I get that you want to share relevant, worthy content that reflects your values and talks directly to your target market. Copywriting is how you tell your story.
I write easy to read and engaging copy for newsletters, websites and blogs for not for profits and businesses.
Children's author
Wondering if you are in the right place? Yup! I'm also a published children’s author with Hardie Grant with the best-selling picture book Jetty Jumping. It's the winner of the 2022 Picture Book of the Year - Early Childhood, 2023 Aust Speech Pathology Book of the Year 0 - 5 yrs. I'm also the author of Sunday Skating and the 2024 Notable Picture Book of the Year - Early Childhood for In the Rockpool. Plus more on the way! My passion is writing children’s books, YA and short stories in a uniquely Australian voice for families to enjoy reading. I write to delight and inspire conversations.
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In the Rockpool swims into Bologna Children’s Book Fair
I'm never going to get to represent Australia in the Olympics, but this feels pretty close to it for me (minus the tracksuits and excessive sweating!) Hannah Sommerville and I are thrilled to share that In the Rockpool has been selected as the hero book for the...
Little Hare Prize winner announced for a new picture book
I'm all kinds of swirling-twirling thrilled to share this news. Beyond excited for this joyful news. Tess Moh has been announced as the winning illustrator for the Little Hare Prize, and together we’re making The Everyday Tutu a truly gorgeous book with Hardie Grant...
Hitch your reading wagon onto the Clunes Booktown Festival
There's a certain scent in the air when you approach Clunes each March ... it's the smell of books, beautiful books. And the sound? The air is filled with the soft riffle of pages, the gasps, laughs, and tissue sniffling as storytellers share, and the exclamation...
Looking for templates?
Helpful, affordable copywriting and communication planning templates for nfpos, organisations and individuals.
There’s also FREE stuff to download.
COPY – A helpful script to ask for a testimonial for your website
CAMPAIGNS – A handy document for your media and influencers
Speaking, events & workshops
After author speaking engagements, tailored school talks, story times, and workshops?
I can be booked through the following agencies:
Australia Reads ambassador
I’m proud to be an Australia Reads ambassador to encourage kids to read more often
Buy my books
My website has affiliate links with retailers such a Booktopia which means I receive a commission for a sale that I refer for my books Jetty Jumping, or Sunday Skating, or In the Rockpool at no extra cost to you.
WORKSHOPS AND TALKS
I regularly host webinars, workshops, training courses and talks for small not for profits and businesses. I am also available for author talks as a published children’s author with Hardie Grant. You’ll next catch me at:
7 Feb, 2024 Natured Kids author outdoor visit
I visit Natured Kids with my new book In the Rockpool. Seaford.
22 - 24 March, 2024 Clunes Booktown
I visit Clunes Booktown for the love of story and interview Sofie Laguna, Sharon Plozza and Sharon Postlewhite on the Coming of Age panel! Book here
13, 20 & 27 March, 2024 Vision Australia Writing picture books for children workshop
For 3 Wednesday’s online in March, I’ll share knowledge, tips and guidance for Vision Australia members. Supported by Writers Victoria.
12 April, 2024 Searoad Ferries storytime
Author afloat! Join me for Jetty Jumping storytime family fun on Searoad Ferries.
20 April, 2024 Busselton Library Story Time Way Family event
Booking details soon in support of the Busselton Library Story Time Way event with Jetty Jumping.
26 April, 2024 Storytime activities and author chats at Sorrento Writers Festival
Writer’s on Childrens Writing panel and author event with the Festival School’s program
1 - 29 May, 2024 May Gibbs Children's Literature Trust Fellowship
Writing in residency at the May Gibbs Children’s Literature Trust-owned house in Adelaide. Watch this space for SA visits and bookstore signings.
3 May, 2024 CBCA SA Night with the Notable Stars
Join me and my fellow 2024 Notable CBCA SA stars for a chat about books, books, wonderful books. Book here
19 May, 2024 May Gibbs Children's Literature Trust Meet Andrea Rowe Devonshire Tea
Join me for a special May Gibbs Literature Trust Devonshire tea to talk childrens books and how this gift of time enables me to deep dive into new stories. Tickets $20 pp but children free. Burnside Library. 215pm – 4pm Book here
4 June, 2024 Burra Community School, SA
A fun day ahead for the students of Burra Consolidated School with story creation and author tips
16 - 18 August, 2024 Creative Kids Bendigo Writers Festival
Can’t wait to share story fun and writing workshops at Bendigo Writers Festival. Details coming soon.
19 - 25 August 2024 - CBCA Book Week Author Talks / Workshops
Throughout Book Week I join libraries and schools virtually and face to face to share author storytimes, writer’s notebook workshops and activities tailored for school and preschool children. Booked out for Book Week, but event availability before and after.
Now taking bookings via Lamont Authors.
CLIENTS I’VE WORKED WITH
