My Story
Who Am I?
I’m a proficient lifestyle and conscious living writer, creator of simplicity blog Way of Being (formerly Zenspirational Lifestyle), and a yet-to-be published children’s book author who loves to inspire others through insightful, engaging words.
I believe great storytelling is about resonating with our hearts and minds. It is central to our very existence.
I write articles for lifestyle and conscious living publications, ghostwrite books for spirited adventurers, and craft all manner of copy for soul-savvy individuals and organisations making a positive impact on the world.
A creative at heart, I’m constantly inspired by nature, whether going bush, beach or countryside on foot or on horseback. I enjoy doing yoga and appreciate a decent turmeric latte. I also adopt spotty dogs.
Living in the verdant, forest-clad hills of the Dandenong Ranges, I enjoy supporting local, ethical producers and artisans, and embrace conviviality and community spirit.
Where possible, I give back to organisations assisting disadvantaged youth or animal welfare. In 2015, I participated in the Five in Five campaign. And thanks to some wonderfully kind sponsors, I exceeded my fundraising target.
After that, I created my own fundraising initiative — Seven Dates in Seven Weeks for charity — to help raise funds for The Good Life Farm.
Why Do I Write?
Written words have the ability to move our hearts and minds, they can expand our worldview. Storytelling allows me to share authentic perspectives on creating a healthier, wiser and more harmonious way of being — with ourselves, each other and our natural world.
Why Work With Me?
With more than two decades of professional writing experience encompassing print, online and TV production, I’m an affable, dynamic and upbeat freelance writer who informs and inspires your audience with meaningful and well-crafted words.
My philosophy is to keep things simple, effective and enjoyable. I take the time to get to know the soul of your message, passion and/or voice.
I provide:
- A clear, creative and versatile writing style to ensure your story hits the right note.
- Concise, accurate and well-researched stories delivered to you on time, according to brief.
- The convenience of completing the work by email, phone or Skype/Zoom.
- Common sense, uber organisational skills and reliability.
- The ability to be in the present moment, active listening and a healthy does of curiosity.
- Constructive feedback (both giving and receiving).
- A conscious collaboration, communicating with integrity, compassion and transparency — and more.
Read some kind words from some happy clients and editors.
What Have I Done?
In a nutshell, my writing career kicked-off in 2000 with a tourism newspaper based in the Yarra Valley, Victoria. Along the way, I’ve been the features editor for a Victorian distributed publication and have worked with a host of primetime Australian TV productions. This has included The Great Outdoors travel show, What’s Good For You, The Outdoor Room With Jamie Durie and Secret Millionaire.
I’ve written about the arts, sustainable living and design, holistic health and wellbeing, ethical food producers, conscious creatives, country living, personal growth and down-to-earth travel. Basically, people doing good things.
My freelance articles have appeared in a range of quality lifestyle and travel publications:
- Australian Geographic magazine
- The Age — Traveller
- Get Up & Go
- Qantas The Australian Way
- Bark Australia
- Escape — News Limited metropolitan newspapers
- The Australian — Travel & Indulgence
- The Herald Sun
- Go Camping Australia
- Victoria Postcards magazine
- On the Road (RACQ)
- The Computer Coordinator
- Country Life Publishing magazines.
Read some of my published articles.
And discover which books I’ve ghostwritten.
In 2020, my creative piece titled ‘Shedding Light’ was published in Nillumbik Arts’ These tiny threads remind me: the Written in the Time of COVID-19 anthology.
Some time ago, I enjoyed completing these writing courses:
- Certificate of Copywriting, Student Union for Melbourne University
- Graduate Diploma of Arts for Writing, Swinburne University
- Writing for Children, RMIT (short course with Australian author and illustrator Judith Rossell)
- Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Freelance Journalism, Australian College of Journalism (tutored by former Australian journalist and TV host Simon Townsend).
Read Eight Random Things About Me
1. As a youngster, my nickname was Hello. I would get up at the crack of dawn to visit my neighbours and bellow “Hello” to see who was awake.
2. I don’t drink coffee; I love herbal teas.
3. I was always too tall for a pony. By age 12, I saved enough money to buy a Thoroughbred. Six years later I bought my first pony — all of 12hh — as a companion for my Thoroughbred.
4. I once did a bartending course; I’m a non-drinker.
5. Said bartending course landed me a short-term gig at the Swagman Restaurant — until it burnt down. Thankfully, the Village People had finished their performances.
6. I had a small speaking role in the same scene as Hugh Jackman in an episode of Halifax FP. Then he went to LA.
7. I love a good documentary, but Dirty Dancing is still my all-time favourite movie.
8. My first ever published article was about horse massage. At the time, it was a bit out-there.
Like to know how I can help bring your story to life? Contact me.
Kristin Lee
Get in touch with me
0402 250 409
