Welcome to Betty Mae Wrote
A haven for heartfelt letters and the beauty of everyday stories.
Hello ...
I’m Kim — a writer, story gatherer, and lifelong letter lover. I live in
a little tin cottage on the Far South Coast of NSW, where I spend my days with my family, a handful of animals, and a head full of memories and stories.
I help women gently capture their memories in words — through personal
life story writing, handwritten letters, and the everyday loveliness of slow,
seasonal living.
If you’re looking for a cosy space to begin your personal storytelling, but
don’t know where to start — or you just miss the joy of sending and receiving
real letters and you’d like to rediscover the joy of snail mail connection
— you’re warmly welcome here.
Join The Lovely Letters Project – my free penpal exchange for women
Explore Little Life Stories – my gentle guided life writing
membership, also for women
Put the kettle on. There’s something beautiful waiting to be written, I can feel it in my bones!
With love,
Kim x
The Lovely Letters Project
When I was a little girl, and well into my teens, I would sit at my desk, usually on the weekends, and I’d write letters. I had a list of people to write to – Nan, Grandma, aunties, friends from my Sydney school days, penpals from all over the world. I’d pick up my pen and become lost in the written word. Every now and then I’d pause to collect my thoughts, thinking about my week and the recipient of the letter – what would they enjoy hearing about? What had been going on in their lives? What had they mentioned in their last letter that I could respond to? What had my family members been up to that could keep them amused? It was a precious time in my life, and those childish letters that I wrote, most definitely created in me a desperate desire to connect with loved ones (and sometimes, those I’d never met before) through the written word.
So, if you would like to become a part of the Lovely Letters community, if you would like to receive and send letters about simple, daily life – perhaps share recipes, talk about meals, share gardening and home stories, and you are committed to exchanging them each month, then please join this project. You are the perfect person to begin this mission to bring back old fashioned slow mail. You'll love it!
Turn one memory into a written treasure with ...
A Beginner’s Guide to Personal Life Storytelling
Your stories are waiting to be told...
We all have them. Those precious memories swimming around in our heads, wanting to find their way onto paper.
But where do you start?
Which one do you focus on first?
I know how it feels when overwhelm kicks in and you put it back into the too hard basket.
That's why I created this free little guide - just for you.
It's designed to help you grab one of those memories and turn it into a mini story that brings you joy.
With simple prompts to ignite those writing juices and get your story flowing, you’ll feel such relief that you have finally made a start.
The best part? You'll realise you're now on the way to getting those experiences down on paper.
Little Life Stories: An Interactive Course to Help You Write Your Story
There’s something really special about pausing for a quiet moment, cuppa in hand, and writing down the stories that shaped you. Not a big memoir, not a pressure-filled project — just the little moments, memories and musings that have made you you.
Little Life Stories is a gentle, interactive course designed to help you write down your life story in a way that feels doable, tender and true to you.
Think of it as a guided wander through your past — with thoughtful prompts, encouragement, and space to reflect. Whether you're scribbling in a notebook or typing at the kitchen table, you'll find inspiration, support, and a sense of community here.
It’s not about writing perfectly — it’s about writing honestly. And beginning.
Because your stories matter. And they’re worth keeping.
Lovely Words About Little Life Stories
Dear Nan: Heartfelt Letters From A Granddaughter
Dear Nan is where I write, in letter form, to my nan. It’s a special space where I share her story, and mine, and our 50 year long relationship, and the beautiful connection we had.
If you have had a grandparent that you treasure, and you enjoy nostalgic meanders, funny conversations, and simple stories of a life well lived, you will love my Dear Nan subscription.
For less than the price of a weekly cup of tea at a nearby cafe, you will receive:
* Intimate letters to my Nan, sharing our 50-year relationship.
* Photos, recipes, and snippets from Nan's life.
* Illustrated (by my son, Lew), flower themed printable paper for your own letters and writings.
Oh, and if you're an Instagram
addict such as myself, please
