Communications HQ

22/05/2020

Queensland Writers' 2020 Publishable program is proud to welcome Publishing Director at University of Queensland Press, Madonna Duffy! University of Queensland Press is the publishing house behind books from names in the Queensland writing community such as Melissa Lucashenko, Samuel Wagan Watson, Rebecca Jessen and countless others.

Applications to take part in the Publishable manuscript development program close 25th May - read the submission guidelines and enter at www.queenslandwriters.org.au/publishable

21/05/2020

If you meet the criteria, this is well worth applying for.
The funds can be used to help you:

* Building the business through marketing and communications activities, for example, content development (web pages, mobile apps, visual and audio media etc.)

* Digital/technological strategy development

Please get in touch if we can assist with: website/ content/ blogging/ marketing/ social media/ PR/ communications strategy.

Always happy to help.

https://www.business.qld.gov.au/starting-business/advice-support/grants/adaption

20/04/2020

Education reporter Antonia O'Flaherty is looking for 10 parents to share their experiences of today's first day of homeschooling, including the good, the bad and the ugly. Please email Antonia on [email protected] if you're interested in participating.

02/04/2020

Helpful information & downloadable checklists here for businesses and individuals!
Thanks Kate Keeps Books - Gold Coast Bookkeeping Services for sharing!

Free Download: KKB COVID-19 Checklist

Please visit: http://katekeepsbooks.com.au/services/covid-19-business-help/

Whether you are an individual or a business owner, we are all affected by the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. We at Kate Keeps Books understand your concerns on how you, your family and/or your business can stay afloat and manage your finances. We have put together a checklist of things you can do to soften the blow in this very challenging time.

Please visit our website to download yours today.

Stay safe!

23/03/2020

COVID-19 is making some Australians feel anxious and worried. Several organisations are available 24/7 that can provide mental health support.

03/03/2020

https://www.9news.com.au/national/aap-closure-aap-newwire-pagemasters-job-losses-media-news/307f708f-2516-4ce6-b9d5-28ca5327d56a?ocid=Social-9NewsGC

Australian Associated Press has shut part of its media business, leaving hundreds of staff without jobs.

11/02/2020

It must be fun getting to be so popular on Twitter without actually having to be right.

11/02/2020

24/01/2020

Nope nope nope. Nooooo!😬😮

Thoughts? 🤔

British writer Alex Christofi tweeted this photo recently, saying "Yesterday my colleague called me a 'book murderer' because I cut long books in half to make them more portable. Does anyone else do this? Is it just me?". 📚

We spoke with Queensland author Rick Morton about the idea. Unsurprisingly, he hates it.

"I physically recoiled when I saw the picture."

Let us know what you think