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 Little Hare / Hardie-Grant-Egmont with the best-selling picture book Jetty Jumping. It's the winner of the 2022 Picture Book of the Year - Early Childhood and 2023 new release Sunday Skating (and 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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Take a gander at my latest posts
The rather full 2023 wrap up
Whoa! 2023 you sure were an action-packed, all-happening year! I have just tallied up my own year of special things and thought you’d be interested to know what went on from my end, and just what I got up to. I’ve always been a number cruncher and data...
2023 Book of the year winners
A most special honour. Jetty Jumping has been awarded the 2023 Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year (5-8yrs) for contributions to language & literacy development.That’s all Hannah Sommerville and I can ask for, that together we created a valued book that...
In the Rockpool cover reveal
IN THE ROCKPOOL cover reveal So very excited to share the vibrant cover of our new board book IN THE ROCKPOOL. From the depth of my water-loving heart, thanks to Hannah Sommerville and Hardie Grant Books … this little book glints in the sunshiney, seashore light. In...
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:
nov 29 2023 in the rockpool book launch
The launch of my latest picture book, In the Rockpool, illustrated by Hannah Sommerville, published by Hardie Grant.
Rye Pre-school
10, 12 & 17 January, 2024 Teen Zines sessions Mansfield Library
Details coming soon.
18 January, 2024 Kids Takeover State Library of Victoria
Details coming soon.
7 Feb, 2024 Natured Kids author outdoor visit
I visit Natured Kids with my new book In the Rockpool. Seaford. Details coming soon.
22 - 24 March, 2024 Clunes Booktown
I visit Clunes Booktown for the love of story! Details coming soon.
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.
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.
Now taking bookings via Lamont Authors.
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