Expanding Creations in Sans Souci, New South Wales, Australia | Motivational speaker
Expanding Creations
Locality: Sans Souci, New South Wales, Australia
Phone: +61 425 314 523
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21.01.2022 I had an amazing day yesterday at the Creative Kids Tales Festival. #cktfest2019. Georgie Donaghey did a terrific job of organising the festival with guest speakers who are at the top of the children’s literature industry. Jackie French spoke on How to Begin the Journey, How to keep going, and How to Be an Overnight Success in a Decade. Among her top tips was the analogy of writers being cows producing (hopefully) top quality premium milk, but that we writers depend on all t...he others in the industry - the editors, illustrators and publishers who make our milk into the variety of delicious cheeses available. Emma Quay spoke on Giving Voice, Then Keeping Quiet: the art of making children’s picture books ... and letting them go and told us how important it was to focus on what we were doing and not get distracted by what everyone else is doing. Not sure I could maintain 7 hour writing days like Emma does on her writing and illustrating work, but was certainly inspired by her speech and example. Fiona Lloyd and Suzanne Gervay spoke about the importance of networking, within CKT and SCBWI respectively, which were both inspiring. Georgie Donaghey then launched her beautiful and sad book In The Shadow of an Elephant published by Little Pink Dog Books. After lunch, Jacquie Harvey spoke on Perserverance, Patience, and Partnerships: Three critical components to developing a successful writing career. I was inspired by her use of real locations in her Alice Miranda and other series books. Deborah Abela spoke on Hard, Painful and brilliantly intoxicating- Exploring the why, how, and what you need to invest to be a successful writer. I am always inspired when I hear Deborah speak. During the day, I also had the opportunity to meet with Kathy and Peter Creamer from Little Pink Dog Books for a manuscript assessment and I am grateful for their insight and comments on my work. I have some directions to improve the two picture book manuscripts I submitted and I thoroughly enjoyed meeting Kathy and Peter. The day finished with a very informative Publishers Panel and a Pitch Ya Book session. During the day, I also had a chance to network and catch up with many other authors, particularly the lovely ladies in my CKT Critique Group and Jeffery Doherty. See more
20.01.2022 Do you need to update your website with information and new policies for safe operation due to Coronavirus? I am also a website content writer and am happy to help get your business back online and communicating with your customers. Pm me if you need a website content review, update, or blogs or newsletters to let your customers know what your business is doing.
19.01.2022 The count down is on! I've just received news that the Creative Kids Tales Story Collection is NOW at the printers and I can expect copies next week. I needed to pay for my ordered copies already and would be delighted if anyone who has requested a copy could please pay me as soon as possible, via paypal on my email [email protected] or contact me for my bank details. I will then arrange to deliver or post the books to you as soon as possible! Thanks everyone for your support. I'm very excited to be a published author in the children's literature section.
18.01.2022 Writing for websites continues to be a core component of my business. Websites are the way customers find and explore your business. If you don’t get the content right, you can lose business. I’m not just talking about getting the spelling and grammar right, although those are important too. - would you trust a business where the publications are sloppy and unprofessional? I’m talking about getting the content right for your business’ target market. The content has to speak ...to your customers, to resonate with them, and to encourage them to actually take the next step of buying your product or service. Does your website content consistently achieve that? I’m offering a special deal to review your website content for just $75. This review would include a complete exploration of your website content and an email list of corrections, suggestions, and ideas to get your content up to date and actually getting your customers to buy. I still offer articles and blogs too - so if you need to get more visitors and return visitors to your website, you need regular articles or blogs. Call me today or message me to get details on a website content review or how my articles could help your business to expand! See more
18.01.2022 I’m super excited: my books have arrived! I have two stories published in The Creative Kids Tales 2, which is a compilation of stories by many authors for children aged 5 to 13 years. There are two sides Enchanted and Things That Go Bump. I have a story in each side: The Enchanted Bed in the Enchanted side and The Midnight Pool in the Bump side. Contact me to buy your copy now! I’m selling at the special price of $15 (Pre-order price) until the book launch on October 26 at Harry Hartog in Miranda at 2:30pm when the price increases to the RRP of $17.
17.01.2022 Today is Day 6 of the Mums In Business Association’s Facebook challenge. The theme for today is What’s Next, so I thought I’d share my plans for my business. Expanding Creations has changed and developed over the years and I find it fascinating how the business evolves. Right now, I’m concentrating on building up my author profile and am busy writing a few books and children’s stories. Getting published is on the agenda and I’ll be working at it until I achieve that goal. ...I’m also writing many freelance articles and blogs for business websites. If you have a business website, I’m offering a special deal to review your website content for just $75. What’s next for you? #mibafb See more
17.01.2022 It’s a new year and 2019 is going to be a great one for Expanding Creations. I’m excited to announce that I’ll be getting two stories published in the Creative Kids Tales second anthology which will be published later this year. I’ll also be working with Shire Women, partipating in the coffee mornings and networking to build up my website business. Freelance articles and blogs will also add to my income and reputation as an author and writer. Looking forward to a busy and prosperous year and wishing all my colleagues and followers a happy, busy, and prosperous year too.
16.01.2022 Yesterday was World Autism Day. I’m currently writing a children’s novel with three autistic children as the heroes, who work together to solve a problem that turns their whole town into non-functioning zombies. I hope that when it is ready for publication that it will give a voice to autistic children and allow other children to empathise and begin to understand why someone with ASD (autism spectrum disorder) is different but still loveable and able to offer much to the world they live in. Please comment on this post if you wish to share a story about autism that might help add depth to my story. Thanks
14.01.2022 Check out my interview as the emerging Author of the Month at Creative Kids Tales! https://www.creativekidstales.com.au//2437-hayley-hunkin-i
14.01.2022 Last week, Creative Kids Tales hit a new high, with the first Creative Kids Tales Writers Festival. With the energy, enthusiasm, and expertise of people like Susan Gervay, Sue Whiting, Georgie Donaghey, Wai Chim, and Tristan Bancks, it couldn’t be anything else but inspiring. Here are my top five ‘take home’ points from the day. 1. PATIENCE Patience is not just a virtue, for anybody wishing to be published (author or illustrator), it is an essential character of life. Not o...Continue reading
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10.01.2022 I was honoured to be part of a panel discussion about Creative Kids Tales at the Creative Kids Tales Festival today. It was especially lovely to meet many other members and chat in person to people I connect with online. I learned a lot about the craft and the industry and enjoyed laughs with the excellent presenters. Thank you Georgie Donaghey and everyone who was involved in what was a special day.
09.01.2022 The Creative Kids Tales Story Collection has arrived! I’m delighted to be included in a book that has 40 emerging and published Australian authors. I have two stories in the collection, Rescuing the Refugees, and The Most Amazing Place in the World. Other authors include Georgie Donaghey, Elizabeth Mary Cummings, Jeffrey Doherty, Lynette Duffy, Sonia Hardie, Susan Hili, Anita Kenny, Artelle Lenthall, David Lewis, Eileen Magee, Caroline Tuohey, and Brydie Wright. Illustrators ...Allison Howard, Michele Furlong-Olsen, and Sandra Severgnini have added great drawings that help to bring the stories to life. With stories and poems written for children of all ages, this delightful collection will have something for everyone and is a good book to read to your children before bedtime, when you want a quick but interesting read. Cost is just $15 and copies can be ordered through me, Hayley Hunkin, and Expanding Creations. Please contact me if you would love a copy of The Creative Kids Tales Story Collection. See more
08.01.2022 I’ve always loved Enid Blyton ...
08.01.2022 It's official! We are launching at Harry Hartog. Join us for our Halloween launch of the Creative Kids Tales Story Collection 2 at Harry Hartog Miranda. Whether you enjoy stories filled with magic or ones that give you goosebumps, there is something for everyone in this collection.... Thirty-five of Creative Kids Tales authors and illustrators have crafted 74 stories, verse and illustrations to enchant and thrill you. There will be story time, craft and food at this free event. https://www.facebook.com/events/415143835775170/
07.01.2022 I’m at the Gymea Anglican Church Spring Fair today signing copies of the book. It’s a great present for Christmas for kids of any age who love reading with Enchanted stories on one side and Things That Go Bump!
05.01.2022 My new book is almost here! I’ve just found out I can pick up my books next Sunday! Woohoo! I’m one of a number of authors who have stories in the latest Creative Kids Tales Story Collection. This one is a flip book with Enchanted stories on one side and Things that go Bump on the other. I’ve got a story in each side. Books cost just $15 for a heap of stories with illustrations. Short stories suitable for all children up to age 13. You can purchase a book by messaging me. Can’t wait to hold it in my hands!
05.01.2022 Hi everyone, Thanks for following this page - Expanding Creations. Due to a re-branding, I have decided to drop the Expanding Creations trading name and just use Hayley Hunkin - Author. I have a new facebook business page that is branded that way. I hope you will follow that one in future. I have created a new website: www.hayleyhunkin.com.au and I hope you'll visit it soon!
04.01.2022 Check out my blog on the Creative Kids Tales website. I learnt a lot from author, Jackie French at the CKT Festival last week. https://www.creativekidstales.com.au//jackie-french-ckt-fe
03.01.2022 Thanks Leanne: this is a more detailed description of the Creative Kids Tales Writers Festival and gives plenty of great tips for all writers and illustrators.
02.01.2022 Guess who has a contract as the new Managing Editor of Shire Talk! Very excited about my new role!
