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Inside the writers’ room

Getting a toe in the door of the writers' room can be challenging , but these successful writers share some…

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How to find an arts or screen mentor – and make the most of it when you do

From structured programs to coffee dates with mates, how do you find the right mentor and get the most out…

Megan Herbert, illustrator, writer, cartoonist and live-drawer
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Want to be a scriptwriter? Megan Herbert says: 'just put it out there'

What's the 100-day project? And what if you've been told your artform isn't 'real' work? Meet writer and political cartoonist…

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Branding Yourself: what's your 'user experience'?

Stop thinking of branding as 'selling out'. Clarity and consistency help you share your authentic creative gifts.

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Nine-day writing retreat for West Australian screenwriters

A joint initiative from Cinefest Oz and Women in Film and TV, the generous retreat promises nourishing peace and creative…

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Beating the Computer's Selection Process when applying for jobs

Automated CV scanners use very blunt tools to cull applicants. Here are some tips to get yours seen by human…

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Building Strengths versus Improving Weaknesses

Setting an ambitious artistic career goal? Tahlia Norrish shares two prompts from the world of elite sports that will get…

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Bystander Intervention for Freelancers

How do you speak up for the rights of others when you don't have job security? Media Mentor Esther Coleman-Hawkins…

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Cold Email Etiquette: how to ask for work

Sending that scary email could change your life. The Media Mentor shows you how, with practical templates to get you…

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Ask the Mentor: how do I get my first job?

Getting started is hard, but fortune favours the relentless. Also, you should get cracking on LinkedIn, says Media Mentor Esther…

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