Reading

What I’m Reading

collage of books from Ruth Dawkins instagram

When I’m not writing, my other favourite thing to do is read.

It always has been. I’ve written before – for sites like Writers Bloc and also on my own blog – about my love of books and libraries.

Until recently I was a bit of a book hoarder. I couldn’t bring myself to get rid of books I’d read, even when I hadn’t enjoyed them very much. For someone who spent a few years as a reviewer and built up a huge collection, and then married someone who was also a big reader, it was a bit of a problem.  Continue reading “What I’m Reading” →

Copywriting, Feature Writing, Social Media

Where I Write

Desk belonging to writer Ruth Dawkins

I’ve done more writing – paid, unpaid, copywriting, feature writing, essays, even the occasional poem – since moving to Tasmania than I’ve ever done before. And this is where I do it. My lovely desk.

Computer, cup of tea, several notepads and a complicated system of colour coded post-it notes. What more could a writer need? Continue reading “Where I Write” →

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August 2017 Writing News

Hobart Tasmania

August! Where did it go?!

This was my third month back in the world of freelance writing, and it was slightly quieter than July, but in a good way. I’ve had enough projects on the go that I haven’t felt any anxiety, but I’ve also had time and space to work on the admin side of things: business cards, tax returns, invoice templates and the like.

I’ve also added a few more testimonials to this site – many thanks to those colleagues and clients who have taken the time to write such kind words.  Continue reading “August 2017 Writing News” →

Feature Writing

The Lifted Brow: More than MOFO

The Lifted Brow logo

I’m really pleased to have my first piece published with The Lifted Brow online this week. It’s a guide to some of the fantastic activity that is taking place in Tasmania’s vibrant, innovative arts scene. If you’d like to read it, head over to TLB.

More than MOFO: A Tour Guide to Tasmania’s Thriving Regional Art Centres.

Copywriting

July 2017 Writing News

Ruth Dawkins Copywriter Hobart

Welcome to my new website and my first blog post – thanks for stopping by.

This blog is a space for me to share news of my current projects and showcase some of the fabulous work that my clients are doing.

Over the last couple of months I’ve been working with two exciting but very different organisations. Continue reading “July 2017 Writing News” →