Winners Drought Rescue

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Winners Drought Rescue announced below!

Song Bird Drought Rescue WON an Arts Queensland grant to research in Winton, Queensland.

Karen Tyrrell and guest author Steve Tyrrell wrote Song Bird Drought Rescue.

NOW, Song Bird Drought Rescue is available across the globe via Amazon, online and in bookshops.

Bookshops include Riverbend Books, Scrumptious […]

Publishing Tips StoryArts Brisbane

Publishing Tips StoryArts Brisbane

As an author and committee member, I celebrated the ultimate event in my writer’s year.

Last weekend, Book Links launched the very first StoryArts Brisbane.

A two-day action-packed writing retreat for writers and illustrators of children’s books.

Refreshing. Exhausting. Exhilarating.

Anna Byrd, Jacqui Halpin, June Perkins

I shared […]

Write & Publish a Children’s Book Brisbane

Write & Publish a Children’s Book Masterclass

Kick Start 2019 with Write & Publish a Children’s Book. 2019 is YOUR year to dream BIG and make your children’s book happen.

I, Karen Tyrrell Author, will guide you on how to Write, Plan, Pitch & PUBLISH a children’s book.

PLUS I’ll show you how to successfully […]

Write & Publish a Children’s Book Masterclass

Write & Publish a Children’s Book Masterclass

Calling writers of children’s books.

Karen Tyrrell, multi-awarded author presents Write & Publish a Children’s Book Masterclass.

Kickstart your writing in 2019 with practical ways to write and publish your children’s book.

Karen Tyrrell Author Presenter

Program: Write & Publish a Children’s Book Masterclass

Karen […]

Arts Queensland Book Cover Revealed

Arts Queensland book is revealed … Finally.

Arts Queensland Book

In 2017, Karen Tyrrell (that’s me) won an Arts Queensland grant for a children’s picture book.

“This project is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.”

Logan City Council generously sponsored and supported my picture book too!

Incredibly, the CEO of Queensland […]

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 […]

Sponsorship Funds for my Next Book

WOOHOO! I, Karen Tyrrell, won a sponsorship for an upcoming writing project for the community.

I’ve waited and waited for this news for over a month. I can’t believe I actually did it!

As an award winner author, teacher and speaker, I’m thrilled and proud to be sponsored to create an empowering children’s book. I’m […]

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 […]

Writing Teacher for Queensland Writers Centre

YAY! I’m now a Writing Teacher for Queensland Writers Centre. I will be presenting writing workshops at Brisbane City Libraries on behalf of Queensland Writers Centre.

YIPEE! I present my first gig this Saturday.

I’m presenting Introduction to Memoir Writing. I will teach the fundamentals of memoir writing, with interactive writing exercises to evoke the […]

Bully Prevention Talks in Schools

YAY! I’m presenting bully prevention talks in schools to empower kids to live strong. I, Karen Tyrrell, am passionate about bully prevention as a survivor of bullying.

I teach bully prevention skills via my award winning children’s book STOP the Bully. I share creative writing and my experiences as a gifted and talented teacher and […]