This collection of free verse poetry intimately explores the lasting impact of internalized misogyny on women. Through evocative and challenging verses, the poet delves into a series of significant events that unfolded in her own life. She uncovers the profound moments that left an indelible mark on her psyche, and how they continue to ripple forward in her life. From the battleground of adolescence to the complexities of adulthood, High School Was for Boys explores themes of sexuality, toxic female friendships, anxiety, sexual assault, and healing.

About

ABOUT ME

It all started with an existential crisis.

I was six years old with a freshly chopped bob when I realised other people have hidden minds and secret thoughts. Spooked that I couldn’t really know what people thought about my new hairdo, I became a kid going through weekly existential crises. Amidst a self-conscious freak-out, I reached for my black and white journal and wrote my very first diary entry:

Dear Diary, my hair is stoopid.

Next came my over-the-top obsession with Avril Lavigne. Upon learning the singer wrote her own music, I too began writing songs. I wrote absolute hits for my Beanie Bopper collection, hosting VIP-only concerts that were modestly attended.

I’ve been writing ever since.

My latest collaboration is an LGBTQ+ drama series called Thread, in partnership with Boldly, which was selected for the inaugural TIFF Series Accelerator.

-Katie

CREATIVE WRITING

  • Thread

    Co-writer/co-creator
    LGBTQ+ romance/drama series in development with FILM Boldly

    Margot Go

    Co-writer/co-creator
    Comedy/drama series in development with FILM Boldly

    Manic Pixie Dream Girl

    Co-writer/producer
    Music video with Adam Mah and Odd House Films

    Quiet Nights

    Writer
    Music video with Adam Mah and Odd House Films

    Area Goulding

    Co-writer/co-creator
    Children’s comedy series for In 2 Minutes Animation

  • Children’s story writer for the Eduland Book Writing Project

  • Ghostwriter for Writing Lives: The Residential School Survivor Memoir Project (Langara College)

  • Co-writer on the following tracks:

    Giving Up by Adam Mah
    Manic Pixie Dream Girl by Adam Mah
    Quiet In The City by Adam Mah
    Bedsheets by Caitlin Bury

WRITING SERVICES & PRICING

  • $50

  • Under 500 words: $100
    500 - 750 words: $125
    750 - 1,000 words: $150
    1,000 - 1,500 words: $175

    Includes research & one round of edits.

    *Reserve the right to negotiate price depending on the depth of research required.

  • Under 500 words: $35
    500 - 750 words: $50
    750 - 1,000 words: $75
    1,000 - 1,500 words: $100

  • $350 flat rate

    OR

    $100 deposit upfront & 15% cut of approved grant

  • Option 1: $150 written content only

    Option 2: $250 written content & formatting design

  • $35

  • Send me the details of your project and I’ll hit you back with a quote.

  • katiecowger@gmail.com