Hints and Tips for Writers

Three Tips On Experimenting With A New Genre

As an author I classify myself as 'Genre Agnostic'. I learned this title at a writer's group meeting I attended some years ago. Genre agnostic basically means you write in a variety of genres. I myself have written historical fiction, non fiction, creative non-fiction, psychological suspense and am currently working on a series of crime… Continue reading Three Tips On Experimenting With A New Genre

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Happy Friday the 13th!

Happy Friday the 13th Community! It just so happens this creepy date occurs in the same month as Halloween, so I have decided to do something extra special! Between Friday the 13th and Halloween on October 31st, my social media & blog posts are going to be possessed by all things SPOOKY!  Quotes and writing… Continue reading Happy Friday the 13th!

About Kate, Kate's Writing Journey

My Story: A Lifelong Passion For Writing

When I set out to tell my story, I realize that the difficultes I have faced in my life are not unique. Everyone has their 'stuff'. Everyone's childhood was rough to some degree, some admittedly worse than others. I have wanted to share my story for a long time, and I maintain the belief that… Continue reading My Story: A Lifelong Passion For Writing

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Feeling Complete In The Pursuit Of Your Goals

The pursuit of goals is a marathon not a sprint. As an author I often find myself feeling discontent with the daily steps I take toward my larger writing aspirations. Many, many hours can be spent in the pursuit of one's goal, yet it still feels as if they have only etched the slightest bit closer to the… Continue reading Feeling Complete In The Pursuit Of Your Goals

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Daily Writing Inspiration

I've rewatched the marketing videos of the online Amazon publishing course I did a year and a half ago. Refreshed my knowledge, picked up on a few new bits of information, approaching my online book business with a whole new confidence. Being brave and making bold new goals! Happy writing everyone!

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Dundrum: My Last Three Days in Ireland

On Sunday morning I woke at my AirBnB accommodation in Dundrum, a suburban area seven kilometers outside of Dublin city. I was relieved when the hot water system worked, and revelled in the cleansing sensation. I didn't have much planned for my three-day stay in Dundrum but to relax prior to the journey home, but… Continue reading Dundrum: My Last Three Days in Ireland

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Inisheer to Dublin: The Journey Home Begins

Wheeling my large yellow suitcase along the rough tarmac road alongside the water's edge, the bad feeling began to fester when there was no-one else waiting at the pier. Once I stopped and took out my ticket, my stomach sank when I read '8.00', not '8.30', on my return ticket. Everything had been going well… Continue reading Inisheer to Dublin: The Journey Home Begins

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Three Days on Inisheer

Day One It was an early start on Wednesday morning to catch the bus back into the Galway. Once in Galway, I caught a coach out to Rossaveal, in the Connemara area of County Galway, and then a ferry across to Inisheer, the smallest of the Aran Islands. I arrived at around 11.30am and began… Continue reading Three Days on Inisheer