I hope this page provides some places and spaces for inspiration to explore writing in whatever form and genre floats your boat. The places listed here have played a key part in my creative writing journey and process.

Favourite Authors! Follow your favourite authors on social media and blogs. Follow the ones that are inspiring and offer tips to writers.

​Local Newcastle, Australian Kids Lit Authors/Illustrators:
Katrina MacKelvey: Katrina McKelvey | Children's Author
Emily Smith: Books by Emily S. Smith (emilyssmithauthor.com)
Sharon Boyce:Author | Sharon J. Boyce (sharonjboyce.com)
Jess Black: JESS BLACK
Jenny Blackford:Jenny's Stories - Jenny Blackford's website
Jenni Goodman: Jennigoodman.com.au

Associations to follow and Join:
​CBCA: Hunter | CBCA NSW Branch Homepage - The Children’s Book Council of Australia
Writing NSW: Writing NSW - courses, events, and support for writers
SCBWI AUSTRALIA EAST:  SCBWI Australia East
Kid Lit Vic:KidLitVic
CYA:CYA Conference | Writers And Illustrators Conference
Hunter Writer's Center: Home - Hunter Writers Centre
Writing NSW: Writing NSW - courses, events, and support for writers
ASA (Australian Society of Authors):Home - Australian Society of Authors
Writing Mentorship: Editing | Mentoring & Manuscript Assessments with Crystal Corocher Author
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