Kelly Eden
Kelly Eden lives next to a rainforest in New Zealand. Her work has been featured on Apple News Spotlight, Mamamia.com, Zoosk and more. She loves to teach other writers how to tell their stories in a way that moves and inspires readers.
A Letter to The Friend I Lost After My Divorce
Dear Ex-Friend, I ate the quiche you made. You know, the one you made for Nathan because his wife left a few months ago and you felt sorry for him. He shared it with me because I’m on my own tonight too — my kids are at their dad’s — and it was delicious. I loved the mushrooms you added. Honestly, it was a really good quiche. I would say it falls within the top five best quiches I’ve ever eaten.
Kelly EdenPublished 7 months ago in Humans
How to Write With Passion and Captivate More Readers
Write what you are passionate about “Write what you know” was the mantra that rolled around in my head over and over in the early days of my writing career. A lot of writers hear this and argue about it because it can really stunt creative writing, but it can also be a good starting point.
Kelly EdenPublished 7 months ago in Journal
So You Dream of Being a Writer? The Reality Might Not Be What You Expect
Most of us who dream of being writers imagine that we'll publish novels. We picture sitting behind the desk at an author-signing with long lines of fans queuing out the door, our beautifully designed books stacked up beside us.
Kelly EdenPublished 7 months ago in Journal
8 Science-backed Ways to Help Your Teen with a Broken Heart
When our teens get into dating it can be pretty scary for us as parents. Suddenly our babies are in the adult world of love! Negotiating all those emotional, physical (Ahh!) and social aspects that come with relationships. But, considering most teenagers don’t end up marrying their first love, what do we do when they, inevitably, break up?
Kelly EdenPublished 7 months ago in Families
Single Again? How to Set Yourself Up for Dating Success
If you’ve been out of the dating world for a while you may need to prep a bit before you take it on. Dating is different than it was even a few years ago. Are you really ready?
Kelly EdenPublished 7 months ago in HumansLessons from Crashing an Engagement Party
Last night I was invited to a bar to sing karaoke. As a rule, I say no to karaoke. Nobody wants to hear me sing. But my partner and his friends are musicians and so (making him pinky promise that I wouldn’t have to perform) I decided to say yes.
Kelly EdenPublished 7 months ago in Journal
