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Marisa Wikramanayake

writer, journalist & editor ~ I help you tell stories.

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  • News

    Want to know how to write a book?

    September 30, 2010 /

    Then join the most appropriately (but not very imaginatively) named “How to write a book” group on the Emergen networking site. The content is free, the membership is free – everything is free. You can either just read the posts or sign up if you want to comment. So why should you be interested? 1) It’s going to teach you or help you write a book 2) It’s free. FREE. 3) You get to chat to other would be and published writers 4) I am the person running it. I AM THE PERSON RUNNING IT. As in, you get to find out how to write a book from me. And…

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    Real men do read – they just don't let the sexy, geek goddesses know.

    February 6, 2013
    365/333 The Oliver Standard Visible Writer No 3 by Rachel via Flickr

    Do you want a DWoA writing group? And if so, how soon can we get this thing going?

    June 21, 2016
    Marisa Wikramanayake will be appearing at two sessions at the Digital Writers Festival this year.

    I am now on Patreon

    December 4, 2015
  • Journalism,  Science journalism

    Nanotechnology could revolutionise stroke treatments

    August 27, 2010 /

    Marisa Wikramanayake's article for Science Network WA on Xuan Le's research into polymer drug deliver for stroke treatments using nanoparticles made of pHEMA instead of PLGA.

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    Surviving university as a journalism student

    February 13, 2015

    National desalination research centre launched in Rockingham

    August 11, 2010
    A mug full of coffee on an open planner

    Setting goals as a freelance journalist

    October 11, 2019
  • Game Reviews,  Projects

    Game review: Machinarium by Amanita Design

    August 7, 2010 /

    The online webzine Specusphere specialises in all things fantasy and sci fi related specifically books, movies and games. My first game review for them was published on Sunday.

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    The Book of Unwritten Tales

    October 7, 2012
  • Journalism,  Science journalism

    Climate of despair cannot combat global warming

    June 11, 2010 /

    Marisa Wikramanayake reports on the WA SEA's presentation by Prof. Newman (Curtin University) on climate change and the future for Science Network WA.

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    AWW 2013: Ann-Marie Priest's Great Writers, Great Loves

    January 31, 2013

    Interview with Nury Vittachi on the 6th IPEd National Editors' Conference 2013

    March 2, 2013

    Kerry Greenwood's Unnatural Habits

    January 3, 2013
  • Journalism,  Science journalism

    Empowering the community to combat climate change

    June 11, 2010 /

    Marisa Wikramanayake reports on the ClimateWatch launch for Science Network WA.

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    Kerry Greenwood's Unnatural Habits

    January 3, 2013

    How to get started in journalism

    November 29, 2013

    AWW 2013: Interview with Amanda Curtin

    February 1, 2013
  • Journalism,  Science journalism

    Biomass kiln provides potential for power

    May 5, 2010 /

    Date published: 28 April 2010 Publication: Science Network WA Editor: David Satterthwaite Author/Photographer: Marisa Wikramanayake Title: Biomass kiln provides potential for power Link to full article: Biomass kiln provides potential for power Excerpt: THE recent Mallee Industry Expo in Narrogin saw the exhibition of the first biomass kiln from thermal processing and materials handling equipment company Ansac, a local take on growing international interest in pyrolytic technologies. “We’ve always been involved in the business of burning things.” Ansac’s general manager Danny Griffin said. According to Mr Griffin, the company shifted into pyrolysis (chemical decomposition through intense heating) technologies after seeing the massive demand in Europe for biomass energy and related…

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    My latest journalism work for Curtin

    September 1, 2013

    Profile: Amanda Curtin and world weaving

    May 29, 2013
    A mug full of coffee on an open planner

    Setting goals as a freelance journalist

    October 11, 2019
  • Journalism,  Science journalism

    New Mallee Harvester prototype reaps accolades

    May 5, 2010 /

    Date published: 15 April 2010 Publication: Science Network WA Editor: David Satterthwaite Author/Photographer: Marisa Wikramanayake Title: New Mallee Harvester prototype reaps accolades Link to full article: New Mallee Harvester prototype reaps accolades Excerpt: THIS week’s Mallee Industry Expo saw the launch of a new Mallee harvester prototype in Narrogin, promising cheap and efficient biomass energy harvesting. Western Australian ministers for Energy and Environment, the Hon. Peter Collier MLC and the Hon. Donna Faragher JP MLC, launched the prototype together with Kevin Goss, the CEO of Future Farm Industries Cooperative Research Centre (FFI CRC), who compared it to the development of the Sunshine Harvester. Read more here…

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    What is a typical day for a journalist?

    October 16, 2019

    Surviving university as a journalism student

    February 13, 2015
    Photo of car outside Thornlie Mosque in Perth. (c) Yahya Adel Ibrahim

    BREAKING: Perth mosque targeted with car bomb attack Worshippers safe with no one injured

    June 29, 2016
  • Competitions

    How to write a novel … or at least one way of doing so

    May 5, 2010 /

    After taking another look at the novel AND learning about the T.A.G Hungerford Award being open for 2010 entries, I decided to rethink everything I have been doing with it. My last published book was a poetry anthology. I do know how to edit a novel because I can tell you what doesn’t fit, what needs to get cut and so on. I know about style, characterisation and plot. What I don’t know about writing a novel is this: how you go about the process so that it gets done. Especially if, like me, you’re doing it without a writing group or some kind of organised cheering/nagging squad or a…

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    July 2016 Writing Calendar WA based events, workshops, comps, courses and more

    July 1, 2016

    Australia Day Book Giveaway Blog Hop

    January 25, 2014

    Real men do read – they just don't let the sexy, geek goddesses know.

    February 6, 2013
  • Competitions

    Competitions for writers

    May 5, 2010 /

    Just to let you know of some competitions currently open for entries: The 2010 T.A.G. Hungerford Award: Sponsors: Writing WA, New Edition Bookshop, The West Australian, & Fremantle Press Prize: $12,000 AUD + a publishing contract with Fremantle Press Eligibility: Australian citizens or permanent residents who reside primarily in Western Australia only. Rules: Previously unpublished material in fiction or creative non-fiction genre of 50,000 words minimum. Material submitted previously to Fremantle Press with editorial comment received is not eligible. Entry fee: $25.00 AUD cheque or money order payable to Writing WA only. Deadline: 30th July 2010. Entry form: Download it here. Aesthetica Creative Works Competition 2010: Sponsors: Aesthetica Prize(s): £500 GBP per…

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    Competition: African-Australian short stories

    June 2, 2016

    Australia Day Book Giveaway Blog Hop

    January 25, 2013

    So who won the Australia Day Book Giveaway?

    January 30, 2013
  • Freelancing

    Taking the day off … to write

    May 4, 2010 /

    Today I am going to something odd for a freelancer. I am going to take the day off. Remember that novel I am supposed to be writing? Well, I am going to take the day off and write it and bar a lunch appointment with a friend, that’s all I will do today – just write. Because I started freelancing to get enough cash so I had time and money to write the novel. Rushing around trying to make the business work is important but in my mind not as important as what I have to say in these 100,000 words I am trying to get to. So today I…

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    Mentoring: the why and the how of doing it

    December 6, 2013

    Freelancing Friday: A day in the life

    April 23, 2010

    25+ ways I automate my workflow, or how I am trying to become a cyborg

    May 23, 2013
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