Problems with Story Plot? Writing Tips

Problems with Story Plot almost destroyed my self-confidence in writing my upcoming children’s novel, Song Bird 3.

How did I solve my Problems with Story Plot?

I was stuck on how to write the climax of my story. Like ground hog day, I replayed the thrilling adventure scenes leading up to the high point. But […]

Supanova Brisbane Author Karen Tyrrell

Supanova Brisbane – I celebrated the ultimate book signing event in my author’s year.

Supanova Brisbane 2016 presented its cosplay Pop Culture expo. A three-day fan festival of books, TV, movies and games. Gob-stopping. Exhausting. Exhilarating.

Song Bird Superhero

I met SUPA cool little fans and BIG fans of Song Bird Superhero.

Thrilled to […]

AMP your Creativity to the Max

Who wants to amp their Writing Creativity to the Max?

Who wants to tap into their imagination to create compelling characters and intriguing stories that leap from the page?

I, Karen Tyrrell made a vow to complete two NEW children’s novels which will empower kids to live strong … on my ‘Achieve your Goals […]

ME & HER Launched in Books From Our Backyard

I’m thrilled to announce ME & HER: A Memoir of Madness, my VICTORY over parent-teacher abuse and MADNESS was launched in Queensland Writers Centre‘s catalogue,

Books From Our Backyard at the State Library of Queensland.

DRUM-ROLL: Check out my AUTHOR friends who launched with me …

Peter Taylor, Candice Lemon-Scott, Robin Adolphs, […]

How to Write a Successful Story using my #10 TOP WRITING Secrets

Do you want a story that connects with the reader? Leaving them begging for more? A story that is publishable and in big demand? … Then follow my #10 Secrets for a successful story.

Hello Sayonara

I’ve almost completed my Crime Novel, Sayonara … It’s a gripping tale based on a personal story! A few years ago, Yumi, our beloved Japanese exchange student vanished from Brisbane without a trace. Sayonara explores the ensuing police investigation although I’ve woven in new fictitious scenes and characters straight from my imagination. … Will you […]

38 Fiction Writing Mistakes

I’ve just discovered this AMAZING book for Aspiring Writers. ‘The 38 Most Common Fiction Writing Mistakes’ by Jack M. Bickham.

Bickham instructs the Beginner and Emerging Writer, all the way to the more Experienced, on how to advance your Creative Writing to the next level.

Doctor Kim Wilkins from QWC explained at our final Year […]

Jump on a Gift Horse

I’m grabbing every opportunity to foster my writing career.

Joining Queensland Writers Centre four years ago,was the BEST decision I ever made. QWC mothered me, as a New-Born writer, nurturing me along the way. http://www.qwc.asn.au/Home.aspx

This Writers Group has offered and […]

Unleashed!

My *New Campaign* to get Me and Her: a Memoir of Madness published … is now unleashed!

I’m gathering my faithful troops, reloading my weapons and plotting a Counter Attack.

ME AND HER # 2 is officially launched!

The new “Me and Her” is sharper, more insightful and more revealing.

The reader will truly know […]

Year of the Edit

Just performed an autopsy on my Crime Novel today … Sayonara #2 is born!

I commenced Year of the Edit yesterday! Thirteen eager writers, plastic surgeons in-training met at QWC Brisbane with the fabulous Kim Wilkins as Chief Surgeon. (Thirteen is my lucky number!)

This course will give Sayonara a golden opportunity to develop to […]