Reflecting on the pressure I have been placing on myself got me thinking about something I've been observing on social media lately. I've observed a lot of people hitting back at 'Lockdown Motivators' and the notion that if you are not using this downtime to be productive you are somehow wasting it. Reminding us all… Continue reading Productivity vs Creativity
Category: Kate’s Writing Journey
Releasing the Pressure.
Last night I came down with a cervicogenic headache. The result of way too much time spent sitting at the computer over the past few weeks, putting unnecessary stress on myself to be productive with all this extra free time. I recently finished typing the revised edition of my book Paid To Dance: Asha’s Story… Continue reading Releasing the Pressure.
How Isolation Is Helping Me Slow Down and Enjoy The Journey of Writing and Publishing
Last night I laid awake all night. I felt so restless when I first went to bed, and after hours of lying there staring at the ceiling, I started to feel claustrophobic. I felt so unsettled, and I wanted to cry, but I didn't know why. Was it because of everything that's going on in… Continue reading How Isolation Is Helping Me Slow Down and Enjoy The Journey of Writing and Publishing
Beginning the Publishing Journey Again
Yesterday (Thursday) I did something that had been on my to-do list for months. I signed up for a Kobo Writing Life account. I have been working towards this moment since late last year. The first title I am going to re-publish, though, is The Wilted Rose, my very first book. The Inspired by a true… Continue reading Beginning the Publishing Journey Again
Daily Writing Inspiration
This year one of my goals was to study. My experiences with traditional education haven't been great. I experienced learning difficulties throughout my schooling, which caused me to create a lot of negative stories about the education system. I did not finish high school and before now have not undertaken any tertiary education since I… Continue reading Daily Writing Inspiration
Back On Schedule Following Some Technical Difficulties
Gawd, computers! Mine will be the death of me!! Yesterday I started the rewrite of my book Paid To Dance: Asha's Story Part Two, but all the technical issues I've had the past 24 hours, I've been wondering if it was a sign that I shouldn't be doing this rewrite!! Since early December the File… Continue reading Back On Schedule Following Some Technical Difficulties
Late night ravings…
We are not two weeks into 2020 and my writing goals have already changed... Well, changed back really. To my original writing goals for the first quarter of the New Year. I had originally planned to hit the New Year running with a rewrite of my book Paid To Dance: Asha's Story Part Two. Then… Continue reading Late night ravings…
Holiday Writing- The Struggle Is Real
It is 10.22pm here in Queensland on Australia's east coast, and I've just finished writing the first two scenes of a brand new short story/novella (not sure what it will end up being yet). A prequel to my suburban noir short story The New Neighbors. As any introvert could agree, Christmas is a draining time,… Continue reading Holiday Writing- The Struggle Is Real
The Ending…Far Off In The Distance
I'm working on a prequel to my short story 'Grave Bargains' at the moment. Its a novella called 'Bedouin Boy'. I started this project out of irritability and boredom. It was early December. I'd just finished NaNoWriMo, and I needed something to tide me over until the New Year when I would resume normal programming… Continue reading The Ending…Far Off In The Distance
I am ashamed of my creative journey.
Or at least I have been. Until now. For as far back as I can remember I have felt ashamed of who I am. About the things that make me who I am. For the things I want- to travel the world and write- or don't want- to study, establish a career, settle down. What… Continue reading I am ashamed of my creative journey.
Kate Kelsen 