Summary

Sally Newman is the founder and creative director of First Line Productions; a professional story telling and performance consultancy. She is a local Perth writer and mentor with a passion for finding stories that evolve from authentic and real moments and lived experiences.

Developing her port folio to include ghost writing, workshops, mentoring and writers retreats.

The foundations of Sally's writing comes from a fifteen year career as a marriage celebrant and creative coach; understanding the vulnerabilities and depth of genuine human connection.

Biography

Sally stepped into publishing her literature works professionally, at the start of 2024.
Current publication to date:
May 2024: I should have Kept me Legs Crossed and Bought a Dog
June 2024: Unfolding Gently - Co Author and Curator / Poetry Anthology
Oct 2024: Finding Invisible People - Co Author and Curator / True Story Anthology
Nov 2024: The Graceway - Co Author and Curator / True Story Anthology

Sally has a award winning portfolio that has achieved international reach. Winning awards for her original play writing and screen plays.

Her highest accolade is receiving the Silver Place for Women Changing the World Awards - Community Impact: London 2023, for the work she does as a creative director and writing mentor.

Relevant qualifications

Sally Newman is a registered small business within the arts industry. ABN 56190455074

She graduated secondary education with honours in literature and art.

An Accredited Commonwealth Wedding Celebrant 2008 - 2023

A Published Author and Curator

Recent experience

WA Finals of Australian Slam Championships - 3rd Place Aug 2024

WA Museum Featured Poet, Luna Lounge Sept 2024

Workshop Instructor Feb - June 2024 with Emerging writers over a 20week program (Including all Ability support mentoring)

Writing Retreat Hostess and Facilitator Oct 2024

Keynote Speaker with Heidi Anderson May 2024

Publications

I Should have kept my Legs Shut and Bought a Dog

I Should have kept my Legs Shut and Bought a Dog

Publisher: First Line Productions

Publ. date: 2024

Genre: Memoir Humour

Get in touch

Email [email protected]

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lyricalinfusion

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/firstlineproductions_

Phone 0411484656

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