Oh hi there! I’m Dellaram. Writer, wife and mother of three beautiful bambinos.

My whole life, I’ve loved meeting people from all walks of life and unearthing their stories. That’s why I decided to pursue a career in journalism.

Since completing my degree (more than a decade ago. Yikes!), I’ve been using my passion to meet people from different backgrounds, beliefs and professions in a bid to tell their tales.

Having worked as an arts and entertainment reporter, and with experience in tourism and travel marketing, I’ve had a pretty enjoyable run during my years in the industry. I’ve met some pretty rad people (Michael Caton would have to be up there on my list of faves. Ahhh the serenity!) and have gained a vibrant and versatile skillset.

My work has appeared across national publications including Guardian Australia, a range of Australian Community Media mastheads, One Hour Out, Pandaemonium, Historic Stays and more.

I’ve also spent many years promoting the wonders of my hometown of Ballarat and surrounds – uncovering the multitude of stories that lie hidden in the depths of regional Victoria and sharing them with the world!

With my parents hailing from Iran, and as a Baha’i with a desire to build community, I have a particular interest in multicultural affairs, arts and culture, and stories that cast a spotlight on all that’s good in the world.

So if you’re from around here (or even if you’re not), and you’ve got a story that needs telling, I’d love to help!

Della.

Image credit: Her Golden Point Photography

Beneath the rule of men entirely great,
The pen is mightier than the sword.

let’s share your tale with the world.
write here. right now.

Storytelling is my jam. Whether you’re a change-maker working to build your community, a small business that’s just starting out, or a charity with a special story to tell, I’m eager to discover what sets you apart and share your tale with the world.

Journalism and feature writing

My years in the industry have seen my work appear in print and online publications including The Age, Australian Community Media, The Melbourne Leader Magazines, One Hour Out, australia.com, and Forte. Closer to home, I have worked for The Ballarat Courier, Uncover Magazine, Secrets, The Ballarat Times, and The Local. My experience ranges from covering hard news to writing feature articles, and I love it all!

Blog posts

During my stint at Ballarat’s tourism board, I instigated and led the roll-out of Ballarat’s first official visitor blog. I’ve also been a regular contributor of several blogs including Melbourne Girl, Mamma Knows West and Baha’i Blog. I know what it takes to conjure up an enticing blog post that keeps your audience engaged from word one to word done.

Copywriting, proofing and editing

You might have a website that needs some dang good copy, or are in need of a completely fresh narrative for your business. Perhaps it’s your brand’s collateral content that needs to be proofed or completely reworked. Whatever the case may be, words are what I live for, and I truly believe they have the power to make or break. Let it be the former, not the latter.

let’s talk.

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