Dr. Kay Carpenter (Ph.D Educational Psychology)
Kay Carpenter graduated from the University of Texas in Austin with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1978 & a Master of Arts degree in 1988. In 1998, she completed a Ph.D. in educational psychology at the University of Houston & taught psychology or related courses at Houston Baptist University and the University of Houston. She has written three books'"two works of fiction and one non-fiction in the true crime genre. Kay ghostwrote The Murder of Lil Miss for Sheila Kimmell, the mother of murder victim Lisa Marie Kimmell. The case has been featured on three TV series, Unsolved Mysteries, A&E's Cold Case Files (Lil Miss), and Tru-TV's Body of Evidence.
Kay was recruited by the Houston Chronicle in June of 1988. She became a reporter for a chain of periodicals run by Houston Community Newspapers. Kay formed her free-lance writing service in 1990 & offers a wide range of communication skills. Her work has involved a variety of styles and genres from complex technical and academic papers to speeches, marketing brochures, and fiction/non-fiction books. Most work has been for private use, but Kay has been published in The Houston Chronicle, Builder/Architect Magazine, The Suburbia Reporter, and other publications. Her academic work includes a research article written for Rehabilitation Education, a journal published by the National Council on Rehabilitation Education and presentations to the National American Psychological Association in Boston and San Diego.
Additionally, Kay was the founder and president of a branch of Inspirational Writers Alive, a local writer's group affiliated with the Houston Council of Writers. Kay also spoke to local writer's groups on the subject of ghost-writing and other topics. Periodically, she taught creative writing classes on the elements of fiction or autobiographical writing for a variety of continuing education organizations.
Presently, Kay lives in Central Texas and accepts freelance writing assignments.
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Kay was recruited by the Houston Chronicle in June of 1988. She became a reporter for a chain of periodicals run by Houston Community Newspapers. Kay formed her free-lance writing service in 1990 & offers a wide range of communication skills. Her work has involved a variety of styles and genres from complex technical and academic papers to speeches, marketing brochures, and fiction/non-fiction books. Most work has been for private use, but Kay has been published in The Houston Chronicle, Builder/Architect Magazine, The Suburbia Reporter, and other publications. Her academic work includes a research article written for Rehabilitation Education, a journal published by the National Council on Rehabilitation Education and presentations to the National American Psychological Association in Boston and San Diego.
Additionally, Kay was the founder and president of a branch of Inspirational Writers Alive, a local writer's group affiliated with the Houston Council of Writers. Kay also spoke to local writer's groups on the subject of ghost-writing and other topics. Periodically, she taught creative writing classes on the elements of fiction or autobiographical writing for a variety of continuing education organizations.
Presently, Kay lives in Central Texas and accepts freelance writing assignments.
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Write Your Memoir, Life Story, or Autobiography However You Please, Part 7Read the author's sample of an "episode" from her college days. It shows you how you can write about your life story and tie it into historical events. -
Write Your Memoir, Life Story, or Autobiography However You Please, Part 6You can organize your memoirs several ways: in chronological order, by categories, by turning points or a combination of all three. If you choose chronological order, consider the following life stages that can provide you with an outline. -
Write Your Memoir, Life Story, or Autobiography However You Please, Part 5Writing your memoirs in the high tech era allows you to add almost anything visual to spice it up. Read this article for creative suggestions. -
Write Your Memoir, Life Story, or Autobiography However You Please, Part 4You don't have to change your writing to suit everyone who reads it. Good writing and grammar are important but you still need to please yourself. Read the following article for tips unique to memoirs. -
Write Your Memoir, Life Story, or Autobiography However You Please, Part 3If you want an accurate record of your life story to be passed down for generations, consider the following documents, such as old letters or journals, that can provide insight to personalities, events, and add depth. -
Write Your Memoir, Life Story, or Autobiography However You Please, Part 2You're in command of your story. Choose the title and call it anything you want-a memoir, diary, Mary's Musings, Cathy's Chronicles, etc. Before you wonder if it might be too complicated think about writing "episodes" and not one long book. -
Write Your Memoir, Life Story, or Autobiography However You Please, Part 1Why would anyone be interested in my memoir, life story, or autobiography? This seven-part series explains how the history of your life or your family's can be the ultimate gift to future generations. Start reading now for inspiration. -
Research Suggestions for a True Crime Book, Part 3Final article in a three-part series of true crime book writing tips. Learn what to look for when researching and exploring resources.
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Getting a True Crime Book Published, Part 2Finding a good agent is important if you want a book published by a large, established publisher. Here are tips about where to start.
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How to Write for the True Crime Genre, Part 1Ever wanted to write in the true crime genre? Here's a candid, helpful article that advises you where to start, written by an author who ghost-wrote a book based on a true story.