Marisa Wikramanayake

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  • Blog,  Editing,  Freelancing,  MEAA

    Your working rights as an editor

    May 10, 2019 / No Comments

    Marisa Wikramanayake <h1>Your working rights as an editor</h1> <h2>A summary of my presentation at the 2019 IpEd Conference in Melbourne</h2> At the Institute of Professional Editors' Conferences there are often multiple streams of sessions and you always miss out on something.  Samya Ibrahim of DjedPress was quite kind to film my ten minute top speed spin through working rights for editors but it will be some time before we have the video.  In the meantime, here is a quick summary of what I spoke about for your information. In Australia, the rights you have as an editor, vary depending on whether you are a freelancer or an employee working in-house.…

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    January 14, 2019
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  • Blog,  Events,  Updates

    Where you will find me in October 2018

    October 11, 2018 / No Comments

    You will hear my voice everywhere in October.

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  • Breaking The Mould – Continuum Panel

    June 9, 2018 / No Comments

    More info to come.

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  • So You Want To Be A Book Reviewer? – Continuum panel

    June 8, 2018 / No Comments

    I and a few other awesome people will be on a panel discussing how to become a book reviewer and what it is like to be one. Stay tuned for more information including confirmed speakers.

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  • Freelancing,  Projects

    Mentoring

    October 16, 2012 / 2 Comments

    At a Society of Editors (WA) meeting tonight, I was asked to be a mentor by an enthusiastic wannabe editor. I was both amused and flattered. She made a distinction between advice and ongoing support – someone who would show her the ropes and keep her from freaking out too much along the way. You have to admire her enthusiasm and the fact that she stepped forward and asked. It got me thinking. When I first started I desperately wanted a mentor too. I didn’t get one. These days, I blog about what I know and as I said to someone this week, I am happy to meet up one…

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  • Projects,  Science journalism

    Foursquare for flora and fauna? The ClimateWatch smartphone app

    September 28, 2012 / 2 Comments

    Following the stories about and the response to the ClimateWatch iPhone app.

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    October 2, 2012

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    September 4, 2013

    Inspiration (or is there a muse?)

    April 6, 2011
  • Perth Diary Articles

    Cricket fever pitching rather feverishly low

    March 26, 2011 / 3 Comments

    It’s not quite the same thing. “Only 0.2% of Australians are watching.”  – Australian cricket fan on Twitter. Mind you, this was prior to the India/Australia match. And I have no idea if the figure is right. But it struck me as odd. Those of you who know me have no doubt been giggling over the status updates I have been making over the past few days relating to cricket. Tidbits of information like the fact that the West Indies have won the Cricket World Cup twice. That it started off in 1979. That sort of thing. It’s not that the Australians don’t like cricket, they do. But for some reason,…

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  • Journalism,  Projects,  Science journalism

    Designated Director Designate designates direction for marine research

    March 24, 2011 / 1 Comment

    Date published: 11th March 2011 Publication: Science Network WA Editor: Jason Boudville Author/Photographer: Marisa Wikramanayake Title: Oceans Institute announces new Director Link to full article: Oceans Institute announces new Director

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  • Journalism,  Projects,  Science journalism

    Pressure probe paves pathway for plant research

    March 16, 2011 / 2 Comments

    Date published: 15th March 2010 Publication: Science Network WA Editor: Jason Boudville Author: Marisa Wikramanayake Title: Pressure probe paves pathway for plant research Link to full article: Pressure probe paves pathway for plant research

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  • Music Reviews

    Music Review: The Beautiful Few's The Nights You Did Your Hair

    November 3, 2009 / 2 Comments

    Marisa Wikramanayake reviews The Beautiful Few's new album The Nights You Did Your Hair for the Perth based alternative community radio station RTR FM.

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