• Writing

    5 Ways Gaming Helps Writers

    by Elle

    There are plenty of ways writers can find inspiration or ideas for their story, and one of the most helpful for me is gaming. By gaming, I’m referring to console …

  • Writing

    Writer’s Block

    by Elle

    Writing is something I do because I enjoy it. If I get to a stage where I just don’t feel like writing, I stop and reevaluate my story. I do …

  • Design

    The Practice of Craft and Design

    by Elle

    Every year Melbourne celebrates Design Week with a series of lectures, tours, exhibitions and workshops. This year the event explored how design can shape the future – a constant question …

  • Writing

    Speculate 2019 Volunteering

    by Elle

    I’ve been attending more literary events this year and getting involved with the Melbourne writing community. Since attending YA Day 2019, I’ve got to know lots of writers and they’re …

  • Writing

    5 Ways to Create Tension in Your Story

    by Elle

    Plot or characters are always mentioned as the most important parts of writing a story, but tension is equally important. Tension is what will keep your reader reading. Your characters …

  • Reading

    YA Day 2019

    by Elle

    Young adult books are incredibly popular for their entertainment value, but they’re also incredibly important for the impact they can have on readers. This makes YA Day a great idea. …