Marilyn Bitomsky

Impact Promotions & Publications

Tel: +61 (0)73 371 3057
Fax: +61 (0)73 371 8370
Mobile: 041 288 4114
e-mail: bitomsky@gmail.com

Skills and services

I began working as a freelance writer soon after graduation from the University of Queensland (English honours) in 1971, and write for magazines and papers around the world.

In 1987 I established my own public relations and writing business, Impact Promotions & Publications. My work involves writing, editing, desktop publishing, and media relations. I currently produce several magazines and newsletters.

In 1994 The Pursuit of Quality, in which I wrote several chapters, was published by Perth publishing house, Beaumont Publishing.

In September 1995, Living on the Line written with Lee Mylne was published by Brisbane publishing house, Copyright. Living on the Line tells of the lives and times of Queensland railway workers from line construction to the present.

Back in the distant past, I worked in the English Department at the University of Queensland for two years after graduation before moving to the University of Queensland Press as editor. I stayed there almost six years, both editing and establishing a promotions program. While at the University Press, I edited and wrote the jacket material and advertising information for numerous books on a vast range of subjects.

In 1981 I founded the public relations department of Princess Alexandra Hospital, and continued to develop the corporate communications program there for seven years. I wrote a monthly staff newsletter as well as patient and staff information booklets and annual reports.

I have also lectured in effective business writing, mainly at the Queensland University of Technology but also for government departments and businesses.