In the morning I read books for learning. The Right to Write by Julia Cameron is a creative writing book I HIGHLY recommend.
Category: Kate’s Writing Journey
Serenaded in Queenstown
Back in February, I received a full scholarship to attend the Serenade Writing Retreat in Queenstown, New Zealand. I was so excited that I danced around the house for the rest of the day! This is the biggest writing opportunity I have ever received. It was also my first visit to the South Island. I feel like… Continue reading Serenaded in Queenstown
Creative Nonfiction: What Is It?
I was introduced to the term' Creative Non-Fiction' by my former mentor and fellow Australian author, Lee Scott. Up until then, I had been calling my first book a 'biographical novel'. Finally, I had a name for what I had been working on all these years.
Dublin Writer’s Museum
I learned of the Dublin Writer's Museum during my first visit to Ireland in 2012. I could hardly believe it, a whole museum dedicated to writers!
A Journey of Writing
In this post I write about my love of creative writing, and how it has been a source of inspiration and encouragement from a young age.
Welcome to Travel•Writing•Circus
Hello and welcome to my newsletter, Travel•Writing•Circus.
The Cold Plunge: Trinity Trails
In this post I discover the fascinating history of Trinity College, the Ireland's oldest university, admire the artistry of the Book of Kells and take a wander through The Long Room, one of the world's most beautiful libraries.
The Cold Plunge: The Rooms, Ferryland and a Jiggs Dinner
One of the things I found most interesting about Newfoundland was its history of migratory fishing. Thousands of European fishers annually visited Newfoundland and Labrador from the 16th through to the 18th centuries to participate in the transatlantic migratory cod fishery. Although most workers returned home during the fall, some chose to remain on the… Continue reading The Cold Plunge: The Rooms, Ferryland and a Jiggs Dinner
The Cold Plunge: Sable Chief, Signal Hill and a Storytelling Circle
In this post I start my first full day in Downtown St. John's with a hike up Signal Hill, an encounter with a furry Newfoundlander, and share spooky stories at a Storytelling Circle.
The Cold Plunge: A Foggy Start on the East Coast
In this post, I talk about leaving behind Janine and Vancouver and heading east to Newfoundland, where I would spend two weeks researching The Old Hag, a local urban legend.
