Kate's Yearly Goals

Happy New Year!

This holiday season has looked very different to any that have gone before, and was very different for everyone depending on where they were in the world. Wherever you are, whatever degree of restrictions you are currently subject to, I hope that your holiday period was as enjoyable as humanly possible. I was very quiet… Continue reading Happy New Year!

Inspiration For Writers

Daily Writing Inspiration

I love hearing about people's dreams and goals, but I must admit over the years I have grown weary of hearing about people's goals but never seeing results. I know that things change for people- what I'm talking about the constant 'dreamers', those with shiny object syndrome, who always have fantastic new ideas but never… Continue reading Daily Writing Inspiration

Kate's Writing Journey, Quotes About Writing

Letting Go

Last week I discovered the libraries here on the Gold Coast hold an event called 'Writing Fridays', a structured day of writing using the Pomodoro Technique. Writing Fridays have been on hold since the libraries closed, but they recently announced that Gold Coast writers could now join free virtual Writing Fridays sessions every Friday from… Continue reading Letting Go

Quotes About Writing

Daily Writing Inspiration

The journey toward success was made up of periods of ACTION and periods of PLANNING. As the world has grinded to a halt, so have many of our goals. While we may not be able to take action on our goals right now, we can plan. Even amidst the overwhelming uncertainty, we can still plan.… Continue reading Daily Writing Inspiration

Quotes About Writing

Daily Writing Inspiration

Have you been feeling creative during lockdown? Or has this period been creatively challenging? How have your creative plans and goals changed during this time? Personally, I am a homebody anyway, so not much has changed for me from my regular routine. But I know that I am in a fortunate position to be able… Continue reading Daily Writing Inspiration

Kate's Writing Journey

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

Kate's Writing Journey

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