WRITER . . .   

WRITING

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  • Feature writer
  • Columnist 
  • Book Reviewer
  • Copywriter
  • Writing Coach

WEBSITES FOR Not-For-Profits, WRITERS
​And ARTISTS 

I help writers and artists to build their own websites to show and promote their work. These websites are low-cost, easy to build and most important, easy to manage - by even the most technophobic!

WRITING COACH

I offer occasional creative non-fiction classes for writers and sometimes teach for Creative Journeys

Et Cetera

ARTS MANAGEMENT

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Jo Ann Firestone & Ro Cambridge
Couch Stories Co-Creator & Co-Producer* 
Couch Stories are true stories, told live without notes - old-fashioned storytelling  brought live to the stage. Each show has a theme and features 12 invited locals who tell a true personal story on that theme..           

PREVIOUS ARTS MANAGEMENT ROLES

  • 2012 NZSA Writers in Residence Programme/ Convenor
  • 2007 Adam Chamber Music Festival/ Manager
  • 1997 & 1998 Fletcher Challenge Ceramic Awards/Director
  • UNITEC School of Performing & Screen Arts/Production Manager
  • Auckland City Performing Arts Sponsorship Programme/Co-ordinator
  • Auckland City Council Public Events Programme/Co-ordinator
  • Artwork Auckland - Community Arts Projects/Supervisor

RADIO HostING  & PRODUCTION

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I produce and host a weekly radio show for Nelson City Council.

During the show I have conversations with Council staff in-studio, or with other Nelsonians at special events and happenings around the city. I aim to give listeners an insight into what it takes to keep the city running and the people who work on our behalf to make Nelson a great place to live.