Here's why I edited this book: Melinda had spent years interviewing #refugee families. We worked out how to tell their stories. It worked because she had their trust. It was brilliant #journalism & it humanised people. #books #editing #publishing marisa.com.au/editing/

This story was abt how legal systems deliberately/otherwise end up preventing actual justice for people. Never thought I wld see King Charles III being sued Full story here: www.thecanary.co/global/world... #auspol #activism #legal #ukpol #uknews #firstnations #royals #ukroyals

It's a Tuesday so here is a Blind Date... but with a news story/feature, not a book. The story has: - pageant queens - regional Australia - gems of info from the national archives - a satellite crash - international prizes - trade deal jokes - a ton of rumours

I was very privileged to be able to proofread this book. This is Forgotten Palestinian Cities, now available for pre-order from Slingshot Books. The author added colour to black and white imagery to show what life was like pre-Nakba. Go order a copy now: www.slingshotbooks.com.au/shop/p/forgo...

Publishers: Limited spots free for Oct - structural, copy/line #editing & #proofreading work. Past clients: Hachette, Hardie Grant, Affirm (now Simon & Schuster), Fremantle Press. First in, best briefed. 😉 Want to see my work/hire me? marisa.com.au/editing/

Editing/proofreading work – Marisa Wikramanayake

Not every story is comfortable. The important ones rarely are.

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Calling all freelancers! Meeting today at 12pm AEST. Members and non-members welcome. Come hear about the Freelancer Survey report results and next steps. Email Deepa at deepa.sealy@meaa.org if you want to attend.

New story coming through! If you are a fan of #trains you will be keen on this piece I wrote for www.linkedin.com/company/rail... on the current state of play for Australia's #rail #freight industry. Image credit: Shutterstock © Alex Cimbal www.railfreight.com/business/202...

My 1st BF was a death metal bass guitarist. The lead singer of that band, however, was a guy called Suresh. Stigmata has played globally in the decades since. But Suresh isn't just a rockstar on stage but also behind a screen.

Bit of a Throwback Thursday - this story got 6700 interactions on socials according to Authory. Why? Probably because it had four big names in it - a self proclaimed billionaire, two developers and a massively key part of Melbourne. authory.com/MarisaWikram...

How the fuck did this story happen? A series on the blog where I show you how I often meander into something and suddenly find myself writing a story. Here's one on leadership spills: www.marisa.com.au/how-the-fuck... Image credit: AAP.

The withmeaa.bsky.social Media Freelancer Survey results are out! And are quite frustrating and enlightening.

Another #throwbackthursday - #tourdefrance 2021, the day the riders stopped to strike live on international broadcast TV during the race. This has the highest rating on Authory for interactions out of any of my cycling stories. My thanks to Fansided: authory.com/MarisaWikram...

Mark Cavendish wins stage 4 as rider protest halts Tour de France

Mark Cavendish won his 31st stage at stage 4 of the 108th Tour de France after all cyclists in the race went on strike. Mark Cavendish won Stage 4 of the 108th Tour de France on Tuesday 29 June after…

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Another #throwbackthursday - #tourdefrance 2021, the day the riders stopped to strike live on international broadcast TV during the race. This has the highest rating on Authory for interactions out of any of my cycling stories. My thanks to Fansided: authory.com/MarisaWikram...

Mark Cavendish wins stage 4 as rider protest halts Tour de France

Mark Cavendish won his 31st stage at stage 4 of the 108th Tour de France after all cyclists in the race went on strike. Mark Cavendish won Stage 4 of the 108th Tour de France on Tuesday 29 June after…

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Hang On A Minute: @artscentremelb @macygray strike situation explained in 1 min. Sign petition: meaa.io/artscentre @withmeaa.bsky.social @cpsu.bsky.social

Hang On A Minute: @artscentremelb @macygray strike situation explained in 1 min. Sign petition: meaa.io/artscentre @withmeaa.bsky.social @cpsu.bsky.social

Today is Friday so I usually champion a fellow freelancer. But today I am telling you about all my fellow freelancers. @withmeaa's report is out. You shld read it. meaa-ap.zentsocloud.com/flowz/sharep...

Last week, an editor & friend at @theage.bsky.social had his last day at the paper. So for #throwbackthursday here's a 2019 story. TW: assault, war It's abt South Korean #comfortwomen. I pitched it many places but Maher said yes weeks later. First time I wrote for @theage (& @smh)/ worked w/ Maher

@thecanaryuk.bsky.social was debanked again. Bank has frozen $$ & staff & freelancers can't be paid. They want donations to help pay staff until bank releases the funds: www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2026... Donate if you care abt UK indie news. #uknews #pressfreedom #journalism #debanking #ukpol

Was wondering why my invoice was unpaid. Left wing indie UK paper @thecanaryuk was debanked again bc they are calling a spade a spade. From 4 Sept, they've had to suspend ops. Ping @nuj @withmeaa #pressfreedom Read more: www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2026... Donate: www.thecanary.co/make-donatio...

Another Canary bank account has been frozen and our money held

Recent events have created circumstances in which we have been left with no responsible alternative but to suspend Canary operations

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Freelancer Friday: Thirangie Jayatilake Thirangie grew up in a country w/ many diff religions & cultures, w/ a civil war & daft politics. You get a book ed that can spot plot holes, pitfalls, messes you shldn't make. Hire Thirangie to be a better writer/publisher: www.linkedin.com/in/tjayatila...

Arts Centre Melb workers: We're 10% behind inflation since 2022. Nearly 40% of staff on Band 1/min wage. Vic Govt: Here's a 3% increase that sees wages drop. ACM: Here's our 1st industrial action, 30 min stop work Patrons: Here's 2000+ of us signing a petition Sign here: meaa.io/artscentre

STOP ARTS CENTRE MELBOURNE GOING BACKWARDS

Currently, Arts Centre Melbourne union members are fighting for a fair pay deal. This is the first time ACM staff have ever taken industrial action. Industrial action is never taken lightly, but ACM…

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Am very proud of my partner @ar_hobbs who has never met a stage he didn't like the look of. This is his first video for @racv_official so go have a look at the new @mazdausa and leave a funny comment #zoomzoom youtube.com/shorts/rz5Cc...

The "Best Designed Car" That Looks Pre-Dented?!

98 top automotive journalists just voted the Mazda 6e as the World Car Design of the Year! While judges praised its sleek silhouette, low drag profile, and LED lighting, not everyone is sold. Critics…

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Am very proud of my partner @ar_hobbs who has never met a stage he didn't like the look of. This is his first video for @racv_official so go have a look at the new @mazdausa and leave a funny comment #zoomzoom youtube.com/shorts/rz5Cc...

The "Best Designed Car" That Looks Pre-Dented?!

98 top automotive journalists just voted the Mazda 6e as the World Car Design of the Year! While judges praised its sleek silhouette, low drag profile, and LED lighting, not everyone is sold. Critics…

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Arts Centre Melb workers: We're 10% behind inflation since 2022. Nearly 40% of staff on Band 1/min wage. Vic Govt: Here's a 3% increase that sees wages drop. ACM: Here's our 1st industrial action, 30 min stop work Patrons: Here's 2000+ of us signing a petition Sign here: meaa.io/artscentre

STOP ARTS CENTRE MELBOURNE GOING BACKWARDS

Currently, Arts Centre Melbourne union members are fighting for a fair pay deal. This is the first time ACM staff have ever taken industrial action. Industrial action is never taken lightly, but ACM…

meaa71106.acemlna.com

Publishers: Limited spots free for Sept - structural, copy/line #editing & #proofreading work. Past clients: Hachette, Hardie Grant, Affirm (now Simon & Schuster), Fremantle Press. First in, best briefed. 😉 Want to see my work/hire me? marisa.com.au/editing/

Editing/proofreading work – Marisa Wikramanayake

Not every story is comfortable. The important ones rarely are.

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I used to be a science journalist and now I am back doing more of it as a freelancer but learning some new things too for Australian Pharmacist: www.australianpharmacist.com.au/tirzepatide-... With much thanks to Chloe Hava for showing me the ropes. #pharmacy #diabetes #contraception #science

Tirzepatide users on oral contraceptives face pregnancy risk - Australian Pharmacist

New advice from the Therapeutic Guidelines highlights that tirzepatide could interfere with the efficacy of oral contraceptives.

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A valediction. My @smh @theage cartoon.

New series on the blog: How the fuck did this story happen? Where I show you how I found, pitched, researched, wrote and reported a story and then got paid etc too. First cab off the ranks is this one: marisa.com.au/how-the-fuck...

How the fuck did this story happen: Uncle Robbie sues King Charles III – Marisa Wikramanayake

Not every story is comfortable. The important ones rarely are.

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A French photo festival has caved to Zionist pressure, cancelling a Gazan photographer's image of a football pitch amid crumpled buildings, dust and smoke. It was replaced with a photo of European cycling. By @skwawkbox.org

Gaza photographer dropped as French festival bows to Israel lobby

A French photo festival has caved to Zionist pressure, cancelling a Gaza based photographer's image of a green pitch amid crumpled buildings

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New series on the blog: How the fuck did this story happen? Where I show you how I found, pitched, researched, wrote and reported a story and then got paid etc too. First cab off the ranks is this one: marisa.com.au/how-the-fuck...

How the fuck did this story happen: Uncle Robbie sues King Charles III – Marisa Wikramanayake

Not every story is comfortable. The important ones rarely are.

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