Writing portfolio

A selection of my writing, both personal and commissioned by freelance clients and publications.

Erica Bramham 11/11/2023 Erica Bramham 11/11/2023

Biography: Strange Why

MUSICIAN / ARTIST BIOGRAPHY

German producer Chris Raitz commissioned a biography for a new solo project, Strange Why. We worked through both questionnaires and video interview to capture his joyful personality and love of music.

Erica Bramham 11/11/2023 Erica Bramham 11/11/2023

Biography: Kyle Caulfield

ARTIST BIOGRAPHY: DIRECTOR / FILMMAKER

ARIA award nominated director and filmmaker Kyle Caulfield commissioned a biography that highlighted his creative aesthetic and recent work.

Erica Bramham 25/05/2023 Erica Bramham 25/05/2023

Biography: Lee Neitzel

Musician / artist biography

American alt-rock musician Lee Neitzel commissioned a biography for his website and Spotify profile to accompany the launch of a new solo music project and upcoming EP release.

Erica Bramham 22/05/2023 Erica Bramham 22/05/2023

Program notes: Twelve Moons

Program notes: Contemporary music composition

Program notes for the song cycle Twelve Moons: a lyrical journey through the Czech slavic calendar.

Erica Bramham 18/05/2023 Erica Bramham 18/05/2023

On becoming a minimalist: 8 things I learned after selling 90% of my possessions (plus a couple of regrets)

Personal essay

Essay reflecting on minimalism and my experience selling 90% of my personal belongings to move from Australia to the Czech Republic with my double bass and a handful of clothes. Includes links to relevant references, books, blogs and other recommended resources.

Erica Bramham 13/05/2023 Erica Bramham 13/05/2023

Biography: Nicola Bramham

Professional biography: Retail industry manager

Nicola Bramham is a Visual Merchandising Coordinator and commissioned a concise, professional biography for her LinkedIn profile and CV that showcased her experience and approach to managing teams.

Erica Bramham 09/05/2023 Erica Bramham 09/05/2023

What I learnt writing a piece a day (for a year)

How-to article / personal essay for CutCommon Magazine

Personal essay on my experience writing a piece of music a day for a year for The Song-Chain Project, with actionable advice drawn from the lessons I learned over the course of the project. Commissioned by CutCommon Magazine, an online magazine for emerging classical musicians.

Erica Bramham 08/05/2023 Erica Bramham 08/05/2023

Biography: Adam Spiegl

Professional musician biography

Adam Spiegl is a musician from Melbourne, Australia. He commissioned a biography that highlights both his professional accomplishments and creative work.

Erica Bramham 08/05/2023 Erica Bramham 08/05/2023

Working through your blocks

Personal essay for ArtsHub

Personal essay on my experience writing a song a day for a year, what I learned, and how readers can implement tools and techniques to work more productively. Commissioned by ArtsHub, Australia's leading independent online resource dedicated to the world of the arts.

Erica Bramham 08/05/2023 Erica Bramham 08/05/2023

How to make the most of your friends: Establish a mutual mentor relationship with your mates

How-to article for CutCommon Magazine

How-to article on establishing a mutual creative mentor relationship with your friends and colleagues, commissioned by CutCommon Magazine, an online magazine for emerging classical musicians.

Erica Bramham 08/05/2023 Erica Bramham 08/05/2023

Bright Young Music: Band profiles

Website copy, band biographies

A selection of band profiles written for Bright Young Music, a boutique wedding and corporate events agency based in Melbourne, Australia.

Erica Bramham 08/05/2023 Erica Bramham 08/05/2023

Songloom Singer Songwriter Studio: Why Zoom Lessons?

Website copy

Website copy for Songloom Singer Songwriter Studio, information page outlining the features of learning music on Zoom.