Sue White

Journalist. Copywriter. Travel Writer. Writing Coach.

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Why I’m pressing pause on the blog

September 6, 2013 By Sue

In the last couple of months, I've been faced with an interesting quandary.  I've got work coming out my ears. I've got life stuff needing my attention. I've got that "Phew, it's been a busy year" feeling hitting me every second day. We're all good at some things, less good at others. Left unchecked, I'm good at working too much. (Which is to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Life etc., Work smarter, Write better Tagged With: Blogging

Like to help asylum seekers?

July 22, 2013 By Sue

Could you do me a favour? I'm doing some volunteering at the Asylum Seekers Centre in NSW, and am putting together a workshop for Asylum Seekers with work rights about what it's like working in Australia. If this issue grabs you, and you are based in Australia (whether you are an employer or employee), I'd love you to take a few minutes to fill … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Life etc. Tagged With: Asylum Seekers

The secrets behind having a ‘dream job’

July 3, 2013 By Sue

While I’m not sure if all writers have itchy feet, I know I do. (Clarification: I mean in the travelling sense, not the ‘too many scungy gym shower floors’ sense, naturally.) It’s one reason I started writing in the first place – and particularly travel writing. What better excuse to keep exploring the globe than ‘It’s for work’? Travel writing is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Just starting out writing? Try these posts., Life etc., Travel Writing, Work smarter, Write better Tagged With: Career, Dream job

The art of giving away your expertise (or not).

June 21, 2013 By Sue

This last fortnight has been hugely busy. In a good way. Stories commissions rolling in, including for my Queensland trip, which starts today. Pitching more than normal. Enjoying the positive feedback on the blog (thanks guys, always appreciated!). Mentoring sessions apparently hitting the mark, which feels very satisfying. Wrapping a couple of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Life etc., Work smarter Tagged With: Dalai Lama, Money

What slow yoga taught me about fast thinking

May 8, 2013 By Sue

I'm big into yoga. "Big" in that I like it a lot,  it's helped me through various difficult points in my life, and in a former career, I used to teach it.  Now I just write about yoga, and go to classes. My life has definitely sped up since my days of yoga teaching.  Journalism, public speaking, teaching; these are 'busy person' tasks.  And … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Life etc., Want to organise your writing week more effectively? Try these., Work smarter Tagged With: Productivity, Yoga

How to give your job the flick (and come out on top)

May 1, 2013 By Sue

I've had a lot of jobs. In fact, my career path looks something like this.  Paper delivery girl. Babysitter. Ice cream server.  Office dogsbody. Researcher. Freelance journo. Admin assistant. Lemonade stand employee. Communications specialist. Volunteer teacher. Freelance journalist. Yoga teacher and trainer. Freelance journalist. Presenter. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Life etc., Work smarter Tagged With: Career, Jobs

An easy way to do good and win

October 15, 2012 By Sue

There are lots of people doing brilliant things throughout Sydney, yet we rarely celebrate these small victories.  The Good Hood, brought to you by The City of Sydney, invites you to share your latest good, green deed by uploading an image and short description into one of the following categories: reuse & recycle, made & grown, or green … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Life etc. Tagged With: City of Sydney, The Good Hood

Foodie alert: Crave Sydney is coming

October 12, 2012 By Sue

If you live in Sydney and love food (who doesn't really?) then head along to Crave Sydney Food Festival. This month long shindig offers dozens of events, but here are my top pics for this year: 1. Ride on lunch from the Youth Food Movement. These guys are great! Cycle between five secret spots throughout Sydney, meeting food lovers and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Life etc. Tagged With: Crave Sydney Food Festival

This writers’ festival looks good…

October 4, 2012 By Sue

Sydney folks interested in words and nature will love the inaugural  Heaven and Earth Writers' Festival  (October 13).  Organisers say the aim of the festival is "to create a new and hopeful space for writers and readers preoccupied with ecological matters and solutions – physical, social and spiritual – to come together" so the day should provide … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Life etc. Tagged With: Heaven and earth writers' festival

Want to press play on your social life?

September 10, 2012 By Sue

Spring is in the air! With the help of some of Sydney's coolest greenies, I'm hosting Green Up @ Play on Monday 17th September, at Surry Hills library. Learn how, by adding a green twist, your leisure time can become even more lush. Are you dreaming of a deeper shade of green in a partner? Want to know how to choose wisely when eating out? … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Life etc. Tagged With: City of Sydney, Green

Here’s how to have a greener office

August 1, 2012 By Sue

If you wish your workplace was a wee tad greener, maybe I can help.  Well, not me exactly (although I do count both my reusable water bottle and my Keep Cup as essential work tools).  Instead, hear from the experts on the panel I'm hosting as part of City of Sydney's Green Up Your Life series. On August 20, I'll be at Surry Hills library … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Life etc. Tagged With: City of Sydney, Green villages

Here’s why I write about green stuff

July 10, 2012 By Sue

Contrary to what Kermit the frog believes, it IS easy being green. I believe choosing to live sustainably benefits your health, happiness, and the environment. I've been writing on green issues for years - if you've wondered why, check out this piece on my work from the City of Sydney. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Life etc., Write better Tagged With: Environment, Green villages

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