
Express your raw emotions to unleash your creativity. If words won’t flow, grab your journal, scribbling down what’s really on your mind. ‘First thing every morning, start writing about what excites you. Have you got any inspirational writing quotes you would like to share? I return, refreshed, ready to start a new week, brimming with ideas for creative writing and how to present motivational talks. I energize myself, hiking through the rainforest, communing with nature. Is there a particular theme or underlying subject that runs through your writing?Įmpowerment, self-belief, resilience, perseverance, power of humour. I won a sponsorship to publish a picture book in 2018. I’m writing Book 3 in the Song Bird Series.

To create and publish empowering, entertaining books for kids.Īre there any other creative projects you are working on you would like to share? I attend professional development sessions at Write Links and the CYA Conference. Every month, I attend meetings submitting 10 pages to the junior fiction critique group. In the afternoon, I focus on the business side of writing. On my return, I create stories and chapters. Two more books will be published in 2018.Ĭrack of dawn! I take a brisk early morning walk, percolating fresh story ideas. DFP is expanding rapidly with nine published books in print and eBook formats. I am my own dream publisher with total control of my own publishing imprint, Digital Future Press. In 2010, I presented Logan Writers festival. I co-ordinated Logan City Writers (2010-12) and Logan Genre Writers Critique Group (2008-13). I completed two six month writing courses at QWC: Year of the Edit and Short Story Development Series. In 2006, I joined Queensland Writers Centre and a local writing group to learn the craft of writing. I’m an experienced ex Early Childhood teacher specializing in Gifted & Talented classes, creative writing workshops and story-telling sessions. I love to weave in positive messages to help kids live strong. I love writing imaginative superhero adventures, filled with super powers, humour and yummy food.

What draws you to writing for children specifically? Jo-Kin Battles the It (Super Space Kids 1) (2015) Jo-Kin vs Lord Terra (Super Space Kids 2) (2016) The Battle of Bug World (Song Bird 2) (2017) Great Barrier Reef Rescue (Song Bird 4) (2019) < Back to all Members Karen Tyrrell Genres: Middle-Grade, Picture Books, Memoirs Publications:
