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EmilyChantiri

Bestselling author of five books, award-winning journalist and passionate advocate for financial literacy, women's empowerment and the power of storytelling.

5
Books Published
60K+
Books Sold
3
Bestsellers
20+
Years Writing
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Emily Chantiri – Journalist and Bestselling Author
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The Sydney Morning Herald · Australian Financial Review · Yahoo Finance AU · BRW Magazine · Marie Claire · Company Director · ABC Life
Emily Chantiri, journalist and author
"This is the book I wished I had when I was learning about money." — Emily on The Savvy Girl's Money Book
About Emily

Journalist, Author
& Storyteller

Emily Chantiri is a Sydney-based journalist and bestselling author whose career spans more than two decades across print, digital and broadcast media. She is a regular contributor to The Sydney Morning Herald and spent five years at Fairfax Media working for BRW Magazine and the Australian Financial Review Group.

Her work appears across an impressive range of leading publications including Marie Claire, Company Director Magazine, Yahoo Finance AU, The New Daily, and Information Age. She previously held a regular Money column for ABC Life magazine.

Emily is the author of five books including three national bestsellers. Her book The Money Club (Random House) inspired thousands of Australians to learn about investing, while The Savvy Girl's Money Book (Murdoch Books) was sold in Australia, the UK, USA, Korea and Thailand.

She has interviewed some of Australia's most prominent business leaders, billionaires and international figures, including Andrew Forrest and Napoleon Perdis. Emily has appeared on Sunrise, A Current Affair, ABC Radio and the Sky Business News talk show Your Money, Your Call.

Finance & Investment Business Strategy Women's Money Travel Writing Wellbeing Property Social Media Workplace Culture

Notable Interviews

Andrew Forrest – Fortescue Metals Napoleon Perdis – Beauty Entrepreneur Richard Evans – CEO, Sydney Opera House Jay Levenson – Guerrilla Marketing Dr John Demartini – The Secret author Alannah Hill – Fashion Designer Ian McPhee – Australian Auditor General Evan Thornley – Founder, Looksmart
Published Work

Articles & Features

Hundreds of articles across Australia's leading mastheads spanning finance, business, travel, wellbeing and more.

Archive: 2011–2020

Emily has written hundreds of articles for leading publications across two decades. Explore selected highlights from her extensive archive.

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Published Books

Books by Emily

Five books including three national bestsellers with over 60,000 copies sold in Australia and internationally.

Writing Community

Writing Groups

Emily convenes two intimate writing groups designed to help first-time authors find their voice, structure their ideas and build the confidence to write their book.

NSW Writers' Centre

📍 NSW Writers' Centre, Sydney

Emily facilitates a supportive writing group at the NSW Writers' Centre — one of Australia's most respected literary institutions. This group brings together aspiring authors to workshop ideas, share writing and receive expert guidance on the craft of writing a book.

Woollahra Library

📍 Woollahra Library, Sydney

Emily runs a welcoming writing group at Woollahra Library, providing a structured and nurturing environment for first-time authors. Whether you have an idea, a draft or just a desire to write, this group will inspire you to take the next step and stay accountable to your writing goals.

Both writing groups are open to first-time authors of all backgrounds. They provide a structured, encouraging space to start writing, get unstuck, or receive feedback on a work-in-progress.

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Work With Emily

Writing Services

With two decades of professional writing experience, Emily offers a range of bespoke services to help you realise your writing ambitions.

01

Book Mentoring

Emily offers personalised one-on-one mentoring to help you plan, structure and write your book — whether you're just starting out or stuck somewhere in the middle.

  • Planning, research and motivation
  • Understanding your audience
  • Overcoming writer's block
  • Publishing guidance — traditional & self-publishing
  • Media and marketing strategy
02

Ghostwriting

Emily is an experienced ghostwriter who can bring your story, expertise or vision to life. Your ideas, your book — written with the craft and confidence of an award-winning journalist.

  • Business & leadership books
  • Memoirs & personal narratives
  • Finance & wellbeing guides
  • Articles & long-form features
  • Confidential and professional
03

Writing Retreats

Emily has run immersive writing retreats designed to give you dedicated time, space and expert guidance to make serious progress on your book in a focused, inspiring setting.

  • Intensive writing workshops
  • Expert feedback and critique
  • Structure and productivity tools
  • Community and peer support
  • Inspiration and accountability
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Immersive Experiences

Writing Retreats
with Emily

Emily's writing retreats offer aspiring and established authors an immersive environment to make serious progress on their manuscripts. Away from the distractions of daily life, participants focus entirely on their writing with expert guidance from Emily herself.

  • Small, intimate groups for personalised attention
  • Structured daily writing sessions and workshops
  • One-on-one manuscript feedback from Emily
  • Tools and techniques for long-form writing
  • Finding and sustaining your writing voice
  • Publishing pathways discussion
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Writing Retreat
Get In Touch

Let's Work
Together

Whether you're interested in Emily's writing services, would like to enquire about joining a writing group, discuss a collaboration, or simply say hello — Emily would love to hear from you.

Location Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Writing Groups NSW Writers' Centre & Woollahra Library
Services Ghostwriting · Mentoring · Writing Retreats

"I have been writing for more than twenty years. Since that time, many people have asked for my advice on writing a book and, in particular, where to start."

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Emily will respond within 2–3 business days.