Marisa Wikramanayake

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  • Plan B by Sebastien Wiertz via Flickr
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    The writing plan for June

    June 3, 2016 / No Comments

    It’s June today. A June day, today, let’s say since June began the day before yesterday. On this June day my TBR is neither pile nor stack, it is a scatter instead, in bags, on shelves, across the floor, under laptops and beds. It’s also not To Be Read but rather like quantum, a mix between the two, some To Be Read but some also read already so To Be Reviewed. I need a plan. 

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    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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    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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