Ashley Ellis Creative

02/08/2023

It’s that time again!

I'm taking on Fred’s Big Run (walk!) again, but this time I’m aiming much higher!

Last year I aimed to walk 150km to raise funds for The Fred Hollows Foundation, and because the doggos and I totally smashed our goal …

… this August we are aiming for 250km with a fundraising goal of $1000 (which can restore sight to 40 PEOPLE!)

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A little more about the cause …

Right now, 9 out of 10 people who are blind don't need to be, and an operation that costs as little as $25 can help restore sight to someone who is needlessly blind, and change their life forever!

Fred Hollows' dream was to live in a world where no one was needlessly blind, please sponsor my challenge and let's honour his memory together.

Will you support my challenge to give the gift of sight?

Please donate below!

Ashley is taking part in Fred's Big Run to support The Fred Hollows Foundation to give the gift of sight and change lives.

30/06/2023

This month’s issue of The Westsider features a story and portrait of Aunty Jeanie Mason that I produced for the Bold Stories, Bold Lives Exhibition at Bowery Gallery last year.

It’s lovely seeing it in print.

A bit hard to read via this pic, but if you’re interested you’ll find it on page 13 via the link below.

https://indd.adobe.com/view/publication/5298c94c-c17e-429d-96f5-04332faa9ab3/1/publication-web-resources/pdf/July_23_-_TWS_87.pdf

Image description: a page of a newspaper showing Aunty Jeanie Mason’s story and a digital artwork depicting her, an older woman with brown skin, an orange shirt, her hair pulled back and she is wearing glasses. She is smiling and has a necklace with a cross pendant. She sits in front of an orange striped background with faint emus. The full story can be read via the pdf link shared above.

27/06/2023

It's going SO WELL, we thought we'd run it again! The perfect little writing course to help you learn the nuts and bolts of spinning a really great yarn! Know someone who simply NEEDS to learn the craft of story writing? Please share!

STORYTELLING 101
A four week workshop series beginning Sunday 23 July (...then 30 July, 6 August, and 13 August), 4:30 pm–6:30 pm at The Chestnut Tree West Footscray.

Presented by Bad Writers Club and actor and screenwriter Amanda Falson, here's an overview of what you'll learn over four exciting weeks!

Week 1: Building Well-Rounded Characters
Developing a great protagonist.

Week 2: Character & Conflict
Exploring forces of antagonism and the importance of conflict.

Week 3: Plot
Understanding the three-act structure and its significance in storytelling.

Week 4: Theme
Discovering what truly matters to you as a writer and finding your unique voice, worldview, and values.

*Includes worksheets and homework to deepen understanding of story dynamics … and refreshments!*

Book your spot now!
https://classbento.com.au/four-week-creative-writing-course-storytelling-101-melbourne

Image description: Slide 1 – pink background with white text over black shapes that reads: BAD WRITERS CLUB STORYTELLING 101. A FOUR-WEEK WORKSHOP SERIES FOR WRITERS … with screen writer and actor Amanda Falson.

Slide two: text with all the information already written at the beginning of this caption.

Slide 3: photo of the last workshop as seen from the end of the table in Chestnut Tree Bookshop. Amanda is standing at the end, teaching. There are participants sitting around listening, and there are books, snacks and drinks in the table. There are shelves of books in the background.

09/06/2023

A little Bretty merch mention at 2:07.

“Brett Sutton faced his final press conference today addressing his resignation, admitting the vitriol and death threats he received during his stint, came close to crushing him. ”

09/06/2023

To mark the end of an era …


In my shop now.

Image: white baseball cap with black text that reads ‘Thanks Bretty …’

07/06/2023

Fancy joining us for our next Bad Writers Club writing workshop series beginning this Sunday?!

Our next workshop at The Chestnut Tree is in collab with actor and screenwriter Amanda Falson, who will be guiding us through a four-week storytelling 101 course.

In this four-week creative writing course, you will learn essential techniques to develop compelling and well-rounded characters, build engaging plots, and discover your unique voice as a writer. The course will provide a step-by-step approach to crafting immersive stories that resonate with readers. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced writer, this course will help you sharpen your storytelling skills and bring your ideas to life.

There are still 5 spots left - who's keen?

From 4:30 pm this Sunday, 11 June (and then the following three Sundays), we'll cover:
✏️Week 1: Building Well-Rounded Characters
✏️Week 2: Character & Conflict⠀⠀⠀
✏️Week 3: Plot
✏️Week 4: Theme

Writers of any experience are welcome. You'll gain confidence in expressing your unique perspective through storytelling AND
〰️Learn the fundamental elements that make a story work
〰️Develop nuanced and well-rounded characters
〰️Create immersive worlds for your characters to inhabit
〰️Construct engaging and well-structured plots
〰️Discover your writing voice and style
〰️Explore various writing techniques and strategies
〰️Nurture your growth as a writer

Visit www.badwriters.club for more details and to book!

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28/05/2023

Image description: a series of photos depicting Paul Hollywood, a male British Shorthair, inspecting a pot plant, sitting under a light and being generally cute.

23/03/2023

Do you ever find yourself struggling to focus and stay on task when working on a project? If so, you're not alone. The Mighty Writing Co. fam feel you!

Body doubling is a technique used by people with ADHD and other neurodivergent people. For Mighty Writing Co, having a co-director with ADHD (hello! It’s me, Ash!), it’s really important that we utilise all the tools in our kit to make sure our workplace is inclusive and friendly for neuro-spicy peeps.

Read more below.

Need help staying focused? Try body doubling. A simple & effective technique to combat procrastination & distraction. Discover what it is, how it works, & how to try it virtually. Body doubling involves working alongside someone else. Having someone else present provides accountability a

09/02/2023

Say hello to our littlest chonk! Introducing Mr Paul Hollywood Ellis-Smith.

A cream British Shorthair who has utterly stolen our hearts! He's still too little to come to his new home, but will be with us very soon!

Awww Paul.

Image description: two photos of a cream British shorthair kitten. The first he is looking at the camera sweetly, the second, he has his paw up, as if he is giving a high five.

11/01/2023

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Hello hello! Ash here! Happy New Year! 🎉

I'm back at my desk this week working on a brand tone of voice guide for one of our creative agency clients, and an outcomes and recommendations report for one of our government clients. ​​​​​​​​
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Donita is taking a couple more days with her babes before getting back into it, but I thought I'd take the opportunity to pop in to say hello and let you know that our books are open for new client work from mid February! ​​​​​​​​
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Here are a few ways you can work with us in 2023: ​​​​​​​​
– Copy and content writing for your business​​​​​​​​
– Brand tone of voice development​​​​​​​​
– Corporate and professional writing​​​​​​​​
– Ghostwriting​​​​​​​​
– Coaching and support for indie authors​​​​​​​​
– Developmental editing for your next writing project​​​​​​​​
– Copy editing your finished manuscript​​​​​​​​
– Proofreading​​​​​​​​
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Ash can also help you with illustration and design services, including shopfront signs, illustrated headshots of your team, and many other creative bits and bobs ... want something else? Just ask!​​​​​​​​
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If you'd like to work with us this year, please drop us a line via DM, or email us at [email protected].​​​​​​​​
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ID: Donita and Ash are pictured surrounded by plants in a bright office. Donita is a white woman with long, straight, dark hair and glasses. Ashley is a tall white woman with red curly hair. They are smiling.

31/12/2022

Annnd 2022 is done!

Image Descriptikn: photo of Melbourne city looking down from a hotel room. It is bright pink from fireworks.

22/12/2022

Last year we had the most intense Christmas light house in the southern hemisphere ... this year we're focusing on selling records! But I still have my beautiful ivy wall!

Merry Christmas all!

Image description: photo of a tall ivy wall covered in fairy lights.