Resources – The Desk of Karen Lee Field

The Sydney Writers Festival – Live and Local

13 April 2018 by Karen

I work in Wollongong and walk passed Wollongong Town Hall every day. They have some great events advertised and sometimes I feel like going along to a classical music afternoon, or a nostalgic step down memory lane, but I usually can’t because these events take place while I’m at work. However, yesterday I noticed a … Read moreThe Sydney Writers Festival – Live and Local

Available Now: Manuscript to Ebook Conversion Service

31 March 2018 by Karen

Are you an independent writer who wants to publish their own books but need help with part of the process? If so, I may be able to help. It might be that you don’t feel confident preparing your manuscript for conversion to an ebook. Or, you simple don’t have the time. Well, I have converted … Read moreAvailable Now: Manuscript to Ebook Conversion Service

Link: 750 Words

12 October 201320 October 2013 by Karen

This is for writing. It’s online, but it’s not blogging, or Twittering, or Facebook status updating. It’s writing and maybe it will inspire you to keep writing until the manuscript is complete. Try it!

750 Words

Short Story Tips

1 February 201922 April 2011 by Karen

I’m experiencing serious problems with two short stories I’m writing. One is for younger readers, 9 to 12 year olds, and the other is for readers in their late teens. The problem is the same in each story, which tells me something. The problem is actually me, or the way I write — not the … Read moreShort Story Tips

Indie Author Community

30 October 2010 by Karen

I must be a glutton for punishment. Honestly, I cannot believe I’ve done this…but I have. I’ve reopened the old Scribe’s board. However, Scribe’s will never return. I’ve changed in the last 14 months. My outlook and goals have changed too. Now, I want to be a part of a community. I miss being with … Read moreIndie Author Community

Finish Your Manuscript

25 July 2010 by Karen

These days, many people want to write a novel. They talk about it. They may even plan it in their head. Others will go as far as making notes. Several of them will even open a blank document and start writing. But very few of them will finish the manuscript. There’s no trick to finishing … Read moreFinish Your Manuscript

Medieval Demographics Made Easy

24 July 2010 by Karen

It’s common for fantasy stories to have a medieval backdrop – castles, men (or women) on horseback and fire torches instead of battery operated torches. Of course, writers don’t have to use this setting. They can do whatever they want, because it’s fantasy! That’s the beauty of the genre. Anyway, by accident I stumbled on … Read moreMedieval Demographics Made Easy

Varuna The Writers’ House

23 May 2010 by Karen

Varuna The Writers’ House is situated close to me, but I had never heard of it until today. I’ve spent some time today going through the awards, competitions and events and feel this website could be useful to me. I have already put my name forward to be added to their mailing list. Unfortunately, they … Read moreVaruna The Writers’ House