My name is Christina Katz, an author, speaker, and writing instructor, and I will be your guide to all things writing nonfiction and getting published. And lo and behold is my book, Writer Mama, How To Raise A Writing Career Alongside Your Kids (March 2007, Writer's Digest Books)! Let the writing and getting published games begin! Yahoo!
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All My Sites
All related to writing nonfiction and getting it published
- Writers On The Rise: A Free Monthly Zine for Nonfiction Writers
- Writers on the Rise is a zine for up-and-coming writers of all experience levels, who are looking to embrace the possibilities of the writing life. Each issue is designed to spark your creativity, authenticity and sense of satisfaction. WOTR features interviews, articles, tips and photos from bright and shining authors, as well as how-I-did-it-style articles from writers who are soaring to new heights.
- ChristinaKatz.com
- Who is Christina Katz, anyway? Welcome to my online shingle. I am...
The author of the forthcoming book Writer Mama
A nonfiction writer and freelance journalist with over a decade of experience developing my voice and craft
A Writing Instructor who has spent five years teaching adults in the classroom and via e-mail
The Editor and Publisher of an online newsletter that helps me inspire and keep in touch with former students
A genuinely helpful source, with an M.F.A. in writing from Columbia College, Chicago and a degree in English from Dartmouth College - TheWriterMama.com
- Coming soon! This is the same as chrisitnakatz.com for now.
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Reader Feedback
I'd love to hear your questions and comments about my lens.
I'm hear to talk nonfiction writing and getting published. So if you are curious about the topic and have questions, please fire away. Also, feel free to comment if this lens has been helpful to you or if you'd like to see something I haven't thought of yet.
GregGustafson wrote...
Most agent guidelines I come across push the necessity of platforms. Any way around this for an nonfiction author who doesn't have a platform nor a degree?
Thank you!
Greg
Posted September 06, 2008
qlcoach wrote...
Thank you for supporting non-fiction writers. I am one too. Feel free to your information out at our club:
http://www.squidoo.com/groups/publishingclub
Gary Eby, author and theapist
Posted July 12, 2008
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Posted May 08, 2008
Ms_Appleseed wrote...
Congratulations on your book! What a dream! Thanks for all the good information on nonfiction writing. It's very helpful for working online. If you get a minute Come by and say Hey!
Posted September 02, 2007
An enjoyable lens; I joined your mailing list for "writers on the rise" and I'm looking forward to what you have to share. I was blessed to publish my first book last year; you can learn more about it at: http://www.squidoo.com/book-isbn-1419650513/ --Joe
Posted August 16, 2007
Reasons To Write Nonfiction
(Because I'm the mommy, that's why!)
- Because nonfiction is easier to sell than other genres.
- Because you can have just as much fun writing nonfiction as you can writing fiction or anything else.
- Because you can learn how to write and sell nonfiction more quickly than you can learn how to learn how to write and sell other genres.
- Because you can write nonfiction and write other genres, as well.
- Because everyone is an expert on something! And when you write about your expertise, you are usually writing nonfiction.
- Did I mention because I'm the mommy...oh yeah, I did!
The latest scoop about Writer Mama
Occasionally I get interviewed or submit articles related to Writer Mama
- Conference Success Stories
- Here's where I tell all about how I landed a book deal with Writer's Digest Books at the Willamette Writers Conference.
- Interview with Jenna Glatzer, AbsoluteWrite.com
- Here's an interview from September 1st about Writer Mama.
- E-mail Classes I Teach
- Classes start this fall on September 6 & on October 25. I teach:
Writing and Publishing Nonfiction Articles
Writing and Publishing the Short Stuff: Especially For Moms!
Pitching Practice: Write Six Queries In Six Weeks
Writer Mama Stuff from Cafe Press
Tons of cool products for moms who write!
Here are some great books for getting started.
Writer Mama: How to Raise a Writing Career Alongside Your Kids
Amazon Price: $10.19 (as of 07/03/2009) 
Starting Your Career As a Freelance Writer
Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 07/03/2009)
Ready, Aim, Specialize!: Create Your Own Writing Specialty and Make More Money
Amazon Price: (as of 07/03/2009)
Make a Real Living as a Freelance Writer: How to Win Top Writing Assignments
Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 07/03/2009)
The Renegade Writer: A Totally Unconventional Guide to Freelance Writing Success
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More about Writer Mama, How to Raise a Writing Career Alongside Your Kids by Christina Katz
Available March, 2007 from Writer's Digest Books
Writer Mama is full of tips that make tasks seem less overwhelming and more achievable-how to get started with tips, how to network, how to start thinking about specializing, how to query, how to gain a Web presence, how to set up a home office, and how to make time for yourself and your writing. Writer Mama helps moms find their foothold in a publishing world that can seem impenetrable without a plan to maximize personal strengths.
Writer Mama: How to Raise a Writing Career Alongside Your Kids
Amazon Price: $10.19 (as of 07/03/2009)
