Hints and Tips for Writers, Kate's Yearly Goals

A Gentle Reminder…

Last week, I announced that on July 1st, I will be releasing my first online workshop: The 30 & 90 Day Plan. There is still time to book in! In this short workshop, you are invited to check in with your goals and reignite your vision for the days and months ahead, by breaking down… Continue reading A Gentle Reminder…

Circus, Kate's Yearly Goals

Bend The Air

On Saturday 15th April I entered my first Bend The Air aerial arts competition on the Sunshine Coast. I performed a routine with a James Bond theme, and this was also my first aerial hoop performance outside HAPY Studio where I train on the Gold Coast.Entering Bend The Air was a goal I set myself for… Continue reading Bend The Air

Inspiration For Writers, Kate's Writing Journey

Reflections: A Finalist in the Wild Atlantic Writing Awards

On December 6th, I received an email from Ireland Writing Retreat that I had been selected as a finalist in the Wild Atlantic Writing Awards in the Flash Fiction category for my entry 'Reflections'. This was a nice little milestone to sneak in before the year's end, and I have certainly started 2023 on a… Continue reading Reflections: A Finalist in the Wild Atlantic Writing Awards

Very Old Quotes

President

On Saturday, I became the President of the Gold Coast Writer’s Association. The Gold Coast Writer’s Association (or GCWA for short) is a not-for-profit organisation whose mission is to encourage and support writers from all genres, age groups, and levels of experience, to grow, learn, and excel in their craft. I attended my first GCWA meeting back… Continue reading President

Inspiration For Writers

Heartlines

'Just keep following the heartlines on your hand'. A few years ago I stumbled across a piece of writing from the New York Times called 'Musicians' by David Ackert. I have carried this piece of writing with me since, and it is by far one of the singlemost inspiring texts I have ever read. The… Continue reading Heartlines

Inspiration For Writers, Kate's Writing Journey

Name A Book That Changed Your Life

  Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert. I have read this book twice. The first time I read it with rose-coloured glasses expecting a book full of encouragement to follow your creative dreams no matter what. As a creative writer, I was somewhat disheartened by Liz's honesty about the reality of living a creative life. I… Continue reading Name A Book That Changed Your Life