KAREN BIJKERSMA - AUTHOR, WRITER, EDITOR
Author / Writer / Editor / Communications Specialist
Located in Melbourne (Naarm) Australia
BOOKS BY KAREN BIJKERSMA
The Book Every Woman Needs to Read: Women Speak Out About Gendered Domestic Violence - 28 Stories of Survival
Paperback and ebook available via Amazon Aus, USA and internationally.
When women talk about domestic violence, many refer to the moment when “the penny dropped”. That’s what happened to author Karen Bijkersma when she suddenly recognised that she was in an abusive relationship.
Often the realisation doesn’t fully hit home until you can put a name to the abuse, which in Karen’s case was STD: Sexually Transmitted Debt, a form of financial abuse, which affects one in six women in Australia.
Since leaving that relationship and reclaiming her voice, Karen has collected stories from women from all walks of life who courageously share their own experience of domestic abuse and violence.
By speaking out about what goes on behind closed doors, our hope is that other women will be forewarned and will be spared the same ordeal.
10% of proceeds go to a women's and children's domestic violence service.
Best Ever Baby Tips: A Practical Guidebook for Parents
Ebook available via Amazon worldwide. Paperback available from author.
Looking for the perfect new baby gift? Best Ever Baby Tips is an absolute goldmine of practical tips on parenting babies aged 0-18 months.
This is an indispensable guide for new parents and carers, delivered in a quick and easy bullet point format. Best Ever Baby Tips offers hundreds of practical, time-saving tips on all aspects of life with a new bub including:
- preparing for your baby and going to hospital
- baby care basics such as feeding, sleeping, nappies and bath time
- fun ideas for toys and special keepsakes
- babycare extras such as holidays and outings
- family and baby photos and videos
- special circumstances such as disabilities, premature babies, multiple babies and single mums
- returning to paid work and using childcare
- top tips especially for partners
10% of proceeds go to The Council of Single Mothers and Their Families, Melbourne Australia. Visit www.csmc.org.au for more information.
Email me for a paperback copy with your inscription. Stocks are limited!
PODCASTS
ARE YOU BEING GASLIT? PART 1
What happens when love turns into control? In this eye-opening episode, author Karen Bijkersma joins Annie McCubbin to expose the hidden mechanisms of domestic violence that leave victims trapped in cycles of abuse and confronts the question, "Why do women stay in toxic/abusive relationships?"
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/are-you-being-gaslit-pt-1/id1758672641?i=1000706419098
ARE YOU BEING GASLIT? PART 2
"Why didn't she leave him sooner?" In this incisive continuation of Annie McCubbin's conversation with Karen Bijkersma, they dive deep into the psychology behind manipulative dating tactics and why intelligent women sometimes find themselves trapped in dangerous relationships.
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/are-you-being-gaslit-pt-2/id1758672641?i=1000708167453
Let's BRING YOUR NEXT COMMUNICATIONS PROJECT TO LIFE!
Experience and Expertise
Experience and Expertise
Experience and Expertise
With over thirty years of professional experience as a published non-fiction author, award-winning copywriter, publications and resources advisor and communications specialist, I have the experience and expertise
to meet all your writing and editing needs and to help you bring any written project to life.
Customized Solutions
Experience and Expertise
Experience and Expertise
Let's get creative with your next project! With a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communications and a network of creative talent and suppliers, I can seamlessly manage your book, communications or advertising project from end to end, including design. Or if it's just the words you require, I can provide your new product name, your 300-page book - or anything and everything in between.
Client Satisfaction
Experience and Expertise
Client Satisfaction
Understanding that communications is both an art and a science, my written content is always strategic and context-driven. While grabbing attention and telling your story is key, you've also got a bunch of SMART goals to meet. I can deliver all that and more - and you can trust that your project will be on brief, on time, on budget and on strategy - with no pesky typos!
KAREN'S RESUME AT A GLANCE
Karen Bijkersma is a highly skilled and innovative writer with a wide network of creative talent to deliver your project from end to end. Karen's resume is available on request and includes a long and impressive list of credentials and experience including:
- Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communications (RMIT)
- Advertising Copywriter
- Teacher, Advanced Diploma of Business (Advertising)
- Writer/Editor/Proofreader
- Publications Advisor
- Senior Resources Advisor
- Communications Specialist
- Project Manager
- Published Non-fiction Author
- Researcher and Presenter
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