The Written Life

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Words to help you unlock your creativity, embrace the messy first draft, and find healing in everything you write.

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About Kate Beddow

Writing my first novel while navigating midlife. I share my own writing challenges and nuggets of wisdom around using words to create healing and peace. If that resonates, pull up a chair, you are very welcome.

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