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Want to know how to write a book?
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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Nanotechnology could revolutionise stroke treatments
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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Game review: Machinarium by Amanita Design
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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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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Empowering the community to combat climate change
Marisa Wikramanayake reports on the ClimateWatch launch for Science Network WA.
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Biomass kiln provides potential for power
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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New Mallee Harvester prototype reaps accolades
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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How to write a novel … or at least one way of doing so
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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Competitions for writers
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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Taking the day off … to write
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…
