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Molly Schmidt: KSP is a Place That Makes Dreams Come True

It all began in the Aldridge cabin, 2019. I had a one-kilogram tub of hummus in the fridge, Sicilian olives marinated by my then lover’s...

Jo Stapley: Once again, the magic of KSP has taken hold of me

The elusive writer’s “magic” darted in and out during my time at KSP. Up on this hill, you can hear everything nearby—trucks, planes,...

Gemma Nisbet: It Was a Very Productive Couple of Weeks

I had the sense, sitting at the big desk in front of the big windows in my cabin at KSP Writers’ Centre, of being a point of stillness in...

Carol Millner: Thank You Once Again For a Wonderful Stay

In January 2023 I enjoyed a second week in a cabin at KSPWC as one of the EWP fellows. The weather was strangely variable with nights...

Tiffany Ko: Reset and Recharge at KSP

I may be writing this back to front – but I’m eager to say thank you to KSP for the rejuvenating two weeks I had staying in one of their...

Anne Harris: I Tuned Out and Found my Way Into a Book That Was Defying Entry

I stare at the screen. Where did I get to fifteen weeks earlier when I started the Curtis Brown Creative course? I thought I’d write...

Eleanor Limprecht: All That Matters is Finding the Words

It is strange work writing novels, immersing yourself in imaginary worlds for years and following threads which take you strange and...

Lisa Collyer: You Get Very Spoiled at Katharine's

(But) I missed my kitten! I arrived at Katharine’s exhausted. It’s been a big year: the excitement of being short-listed for The Dorothy...

Narelle Hill: Thank you KSP

I entered my writing residency feeling burnout from the grind of city life. In fact there was a very strong risk that I would spend two...

Farewell Shannon - but not Goodbye

“It’s time to say goodbye, but I think goodbyes are sad and I’d much rather say hello. Hello to a new adventure.” – Ernie Harwell The KSP...