freelance writing
Experienced and versatile writer and researcher.
Writing experience includes corporate copywriting, independent journalism, academic articles, analytical reports, creative writing, newsletters, marketing material, website copy, educational resources, press releases.
Please see the menu left and links below for examples of published work.
For my self-published articles, please see elizabeth's blog and the human writes page.
On Line Opinion Australia's e-journal of social and political debate
She-wolves in sheeps' clothing 2 September 2010
In New Zealand, 48% of child abusers are women. These are ordinary women for whom factors such as poverty and social isolation mean they are unable to live up to the ideal of the all-nurturing, self sacrificing mother. Society has to take responsibility for both the idealistic image and the conditions under which women are unable to nurture their children.
Read the full length (4,500 word) version of this article or listen to a 30 minute radio interview with Australia's Dads on the Air - click on the MP3 link bottom left, my interview runs from quarter to half way along the scroll bar.
On Line Opinion Australia's e-journal of social and political debate
Breast Intentions 31 May 2010
Despite the 'breast is best' message in New Zealand many women do not breastfeed due to a lack of practical and cultural support, compounded by the censure women face when bottle feeding.
Read the full length (3,000 word) version of this article.
On Line Opinion Australia's e-journal of social and political debate
Stepping up the fight against childhood sexualisation 19 February 2010
New Zealand has been in Australia's shadow concerning action against the sexualization of children. However, awareness of the issue is increasing with initiatives by Auckland University and the National Council of Women of New Zealand.
Happyzine
If You’re Happy and You Know it Keep it That Way 28 October 2009
How a new Canterbury University study could reveal the key to sustainable happiness.
Communication Ethics Now, Troubador Publishing, 2008, edited by Richard Keeble
Chapter 2 Human Writes: The Media's Role in War Propoganda
Ethical Space The International Journal of Communication Ethics
Vol 2, Number 3 2005: Human Writes: The Media's Role in War Propoganda
Peace Review Journal of Social Justice
Fall 2004, 'Law and War' issue: Propaganda's War on Human Rights
UN Chronicle
Virgin Business Guides
PR Power: Inside Secrets from the World of Spin by Amanda Barry 2002
Researched and authored case studies for the book.