Tag Archives: Writing

2025-13: Everyone’s a Critic.

Posted on August 5, 2025 by mgbauer

As I mentioned in a recent Blog (2025-11: Writing Tips from a Hairy Man) over the years I’ve recorded quite a few videos for schools, organisations, festivals, conferences and individuals. In these videos I’ve covered topics such as: my writing … Continue reading →

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2025-10: The return, of the return, of the RETURN of the DUGONGS!

Posted on April 21, 2025 by mgbauer

Back in 2024 I received the happy news that the sequels to Don’t Call Me Ishmael were going to be reprinted. I was really glad to hear this because although the first book in the series has always been available … Continue reading →

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2025-5: To make a long-ish story short …

Posted on February 18, 2025 by mgbauer

Recently a short story that I’d written for the TRUST ME TOO anthology back in 2012 was added to the READ ME A STORY, INK website. This is a great reading resource for kids, parents and teachers. If you are … Continue reading →

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2024 Week 43: Everyone’s a critic.

Posted on October 29, 2024 by mgbauer

Last week’s blog was about showing your creation to the world and not knowing how it will be reviewed. Because I’ve been preparing a talk on Don’t Call Me Ishmael, I was reminded of the following scene. It’s from the … Continue reading →