Creative writing

In my creative writing degree, I was exposed to various writing forms and techniques that have allowed me to expand my skills. Below are some of my top works.

Chapters 1 + 2 of ‘Three Cities Dying’

Completed as part of my Major Project Studio class, I was required to write the first two chapters of a new full-length novel work.

Plot summary: Set over 200 years in the future, the story is set on flooded earth in the underwater city of CITOS. A robotics engineer finds out that CITOS may be the next to flood, becoming the target of the city’s most powerful family.

Press story: Independent Senator David Pocock announces his support for increased AFP funding

For an elective journalism class, I was required to write a news article based on a press conference given by guest speaker, then-Independent Senate candidate David Pocock.

Portfolio of Poetry

A form I never thought I'd enjoy, my poetry class easily became one of my favourite units. Presented is my completed portfolio of poetry, which I completed over the course of the term.

Multiculturalism: The need for diverse voices in film

This opinion post explores the value of Muslim romance film 'Ali's Wedding,' and discusses why Australia needs more diverse voices in film. Completed for an elective film studies unit.

The Dragon's Master

Created as part of my 'Writing for Young People' unit, this piece of work focuses on the first few pages of a hypothetical young-teen work.

Rats! - Screenwriting script

In my screenwriting class, I was tasked with creating an engaging and convincing 7-minute film script.

Plot summary: Lily and her family have been noticing food going missing in the house, such as crisp and lolly bags and biscuits in the jar, and have such started setting out some rat traps with poison. When Lily wakes up in the middle of the night for a glass of water, she realises it’s not rats.

Read the full script here