Yes, it’s never been a better time to be a writer. I keep saying this and so do others. We all seem to agree on this point, however, there has likely also never been a more challenging time to be writer because of the spectrum of choices available to writers on a daily basis.

From the perspective of the writer, which seems to often take a backseat to the points of view of publishers and pundits, writing career growth is on a spectrum. It’s on a spectrum from the moment you start trying to sell your work when you begin to see how many possible targets you have for your best writing.

• Writing exists on a spectrum of lengths (from a tip to a magnum opus).
• Publishing options exist on a spectrum of options (from self-published to big six).
• Partnering options are also on a spectrum (from indie and unagented to traditional and agented).

Just because you are traditionally published and agented, does not mean that you can’t also make the most of micro-publishing opportunities. And just because you are not agented, does not mean that you can’t also make the most of micro-publishing opportunities.

Increasingly publishers agree. They won’t turn down work just because it has already been published.

So what are you waiting for, writers? I’ve been telling you to produce your own careers for seven years. Barry Eisler calls it be the CEO. I don’t care what you call it. I just care that you step up to the podium and start orchestrating your own success because no one else is going to do it for you. There are no more good reasons not to write your best work and get it out there in multiple formats.

I know it’s a bit overwhelming because there are so many choices at any one given moment. I wrote The Writer’s Workout to aide writers during these tricky times (Amazon link). It’s a great tool to help you get focused and stay focused on your journey.

The thrust of the four season sections are listed below:

• Spring: Find your writing  momentum
• Summer: Sell your words
• Fall: Work your platform dynamic
• Winter: Build a body of work and a life-long career

I have said that indie publishing is dead. Indie publishing isn’t dead because it’s no longer an option. What’s dead is the idea that you have to choose us or them–indie or traditional. Every writer is a publisher now, and once we all accept that, likely by the end of 2012, we won’t need the distinction between the indies and the traditionals any longer. Every writer will be an author. Every author will be a publisher, even if they are also traditionally published.

There will be a spectrum of choices at every decision-making juncture. That’s what we are seeing in the news with best-selling authors already. And perhaps that’s how it should be.

Thoughts? Comments? Objections?

~ Photo, revolution, by Peej’s Photos

I’ve never been a person who gathers up things that are “fun” and puts them in a blog post.

But now I’m wondering, why not? There is so much positive to partake of right before our eyes on a regular basis. Isn’t some of it blog-worthy?

Let’s try it for a few weeks and see. Cuz that’s how I roll.

Who Needs a Good Laugh?

Let’s start with the artistically absurd. Want to see what my husband and daughter were watching on the Internet while I was in NYC last weekend? It’s a show performed in 1996 that merges Star Wars and Les Miserables.

The fun part, for my family, is that my husband is a big SW fan and he produced Les Mis at Wilsonville High School last year. Our daughter, Samantha, played one of several Little Cosettes. She was singing this in the backseat of the car when they picked me up at the airport. If you watch long enough you will see Han Solo singing a tune to “Greased Lightning,” as well!

P.S. If you are drinking something, you might want to take pause because this is pretty funny. At least, it cracked me up.

Celebrate People Who Are Thoughtful & Kind

Something caught my eye on Twitter a week or so before the Writer’s Digest Conference. The fine folks at WD were buzzing that the somewhat controversial Mr. Barry Eisler would be speaking at the conference. Someone in the ethers piped up and said, “And Christina Katz will be there too, right?” And that just made my day. I have nothing against Barry Eisler, of course. As it turns out, he may ruffle feathers online and in the news, but in person he is completely unassuming and friendly.

But back to the guy who wanted to make sure I was still coming. Turns out his name is Karl Sprague and you can learn all about him in his blog. I appreciated that Karl posted this poem by James Michener on his “about” page.

Karl says, I strive to be what James Michener described as a “Master in the Art of Living.”

Master in the Art of Living

A master in the art of living

draws no sharp distinction

between his work and his play,

his labor and his leisure,

his mind and his body,

his education and his recreation.

He hardly knows which is which.

He simply pursues his vision

of excellence through whatever

he is doing and leaves

others to determine

whether he is working or playing.

To himself, he always seems

to be doing both.

-       James A. Michener
I think you can learn a lot about a person quickly by noticing what they appreciate. In this case, I think we can learn a lot about what Karl is all about because he is so generous in sharing his appreciation. I guess what I’m trying to say is, if you want people to get to know you and enjoy knowing you, share a little more with us about what you appreciate and we’ll pay closer attention.

Make Good Things Happen

Okay, forget “fun” for a sec. I knew there was one more point I wanted to make at the end of my talk on Micro-publishing at the Writer’s Digest Conference. And this is it. Bottom line is this: you are either one of us: a person who makes good things happen. Or you are one of the others: a draining, whining, what-have-you-done-for-me-lately energy vampire.

Now, obviously, it’s not nearly this black and white. But honestly, sometimes, for me, it is. I can spot a person who has decided that I owe them a favor a mile away. I can see them coming at me before they are even coming at me. This is probably because I could not always tell and have been duped several times. I was so busy being generous with absolutely everyone that I was not using good discretion. My bad. I had to go back and analyze the difference between genuinely delightful people and those who put on that front so they can advance their own agenda. And I get it now. I’m not likely to forget either. (I have a lot to say on the topic of practicing good professional boundaries in The Writer’s Workout, specifically chapters 115, 297, 334 and 359.)

So, back to Karl’s blog. I love this post Karl wrote about his experience from the 2011 Writer’s Digest Conference where he describes in detail, nay, even analyzes the friendly leadership qualities of a person he’d met at the conference. That person is George Davis. I’d noticed him online as a positive force to be reckoned with last year and I was not even at the conference. I didn’t get to spend much time with George this year. But that’s not the point. I can tell that he and Karl and Barry are going to go far. Why? Because they are people who make good things happen. And if you focus on nothing else in your writing career, making good things happen would be enough. Because it all comes around eventually. And those who give the most good, reap the greatest rewards, each and every day.

Happy weekend, everyone!

I am at that point in my book launch where there are so many people to thank and I can’t keep up. (Just moan quietly if you know the challenge of whence I speak.)

So, I’m going to give it a shot here and offer a quick shout out to all the folks who have been so wonderfully helpful and generous this past week.

Here goes…

Oregon Writers Should Join Willamette Writers

First, I want to thank Willamette Writers for having me speak to the Portland branch on Tuesday, January 3rd. I had a wonderful time and it was great to see so many familiar and new faces. Special thanks to Mary Andonian, Bill Johnson, Cynthia Whitcomb, Val Mallinson, Leona Grieve, and Mary Margaret Maitland. I’d also like to thank William Hertling (@hertling) for blogging my talk so nicely.

Writers Heading To NYC Should Not Miss The Writer’s Digest Conference

I would also like to thank all the fine folks at Writer’s Digest, who I know are working their tails off right now to put on a great educational immersion experience for writers in NYC from Friday, January 20th – Sunday, January 22nd.

I will see tons of awesome folks once I get there and their names literally speak for themselves, but the folks you will want to thank for all of this literary inspiration include:

Phil Sexton

@KateTravers

@DavidNussbaum

Sally Slack

@nicole_miller

@KateRados

@ChuckSambuchino

…and many, many more!

Follow @WritersDigest for all the scoop.

But first use MY MASSIVE DISCOUNT if you want to sign up for the full conference because it’s the best code out there. See the conference badge in the sidebar and follow the instructions >>>.

Making It In Tough & Changing Times Mini-Conference in Portland, Oregon

If you are wondering why I am not doing any conferences around my home town…I am! I’m the keynote speaker at veteran author Jessica Morrell’s mini-conference in Portland, Oregon, which takes place all day on Saturday, January 28th. If you would like to hang out all day with me, this is they closest and most convenient way to do it…this month. Did I mention that this conference is only 99 bucks? You can’t beat that price, which includes breakfast, lunch, workshops, and my keynote. Inspiration? Education? Writers! Yowza! Hope to see you there! More info…

• The people.
• The learning opportunities.
• The connections and ongoing relationships you can cultivate afterwards.

Not to “get discovered.”

In fact, I hope you don’t get discovered. I hope you discover yourself instead.

The problem with a conference full of folks who are hoping to “get discovered” is that very few of them will actually get discovered.

Of course, there is nothing wrong with attending a conference where you get to rub up against some of the top agents in NYC, including mine. This is an incredible learning opportunity, not to mention a chance for you to witness individuals up close and personal.

So, if you come to the Writer’s Digest Conference for no other reason, come so you can see that agents are mere mortals just like you and me. This will improve your chances of being able to speak to them without stuttering excessively.

There is also nothing wrong with attending a conference in New York City where you get to learn from and shake hands with some of the most knowledgeable teachers of writers around. I hope you won’t miss the opportunity to walk up to as many presenters as you can and stick out your hand. I still do this as often as I can.

Because here’s the deal: it’s not about us (the agents and other folks presenting and facilitating at the conference) being ready for you…it’s about you being ready for us.

And I don’t mean killing yourself with preparation. I mean showing up and being present and having a good time. This is what makes for a great conference. So…

Are you ready?

Are you game?

Are you willing?

Because these are attitudes that will help you get the most out of a conference.

If it’s not already apparent that this is one of the premier conferences in the North America, then please read the conference description again. Seriously. Did you see the lineup? It’s awesome and a half.

And please don’t come to cram your elevator speech down everybody’s throat. Unless you are in a pitching context, wait until you are politely asked about your work.

I know I always ask. It’s one of the first things I want to know when I meet a writer. And I don’t need to hear a rehearsed speech necessarily. I just want to know who you are and what your passionate about writing.

Let’s face it, folks, most writers are not yet ready for an agent and traditional book deal. They don’t have the experience (yet). They don’t have the confidence (yet). They have not written their way there or built the platform that they are going to need (yet).

“Yet” is the reason to come, not the reason not to come.

I always say that it’s important to invest in your writing career in order to take it to the next level. You guys have heard me say this a million times by now. This conference is a great way to do that.

I am honored to be presenting on…

Mailbox Full of Money: Micro-publish Your Way from Beginning to Book Deal

I’m also moderating a panel on…

Hardcore Author Marketing – What to Do to Rise Above in the Digital Age

I would go on and on about my fellow presenters, but I think their names speak for themselves. If they don’t, you might want to follow and friend them on social media.

Yes, I have a special speaker discount I can offer you. Just click on the conference badge below and then when you proceed through checkout use the code: WDCSPEAKER12 (this applies to new registrants and the full conference fee only):

And now, cue the New York, New York song!

I hope to see you there in a couple of weeks!

Monday, January 2nd: January – May Dream Teams Begin

All my Dream Teams are full. I look forward to sharing motivational resources, time, and advice with these awesome groups! Next chance to participate is August – December. Take classes now to prepare to enter the appropriate group for your skill level.

Tuesday, January 3rd: Willamette Writers in Portland, Oregon

See you in Portland, Oregon!
6:30 pm at The Old Church
Topic: New Year, Fit Career: Five Flabby Habits To Lose & Five Healthy Habits To Keep
More info / Become a member

Wednesday, January 4th: Two Classes Begin

Work With Me: Writing & Publishing The Short Stuff and Discover Your Specialty & Launch Your Platform begin. A little room remaining in each class. Contact me at christina at christina katz dot com if you want to join us for a six-week workout that will either take your writing to the next level or lay the groundwork to grow a prosperous platform. Scholarship winners have been announced for each of these classes. Stay tuned to apply for the next scholarship in mid-February.

Thursday, January 5th: Two Classes Begin

Work With Me: Pitching Practice, Write Six Queries in Six Weeks and 60 Ways To Flex Your Content & Prosper in your Niche. A little room remaining in each class. Contact me at christina at christina katz dot com if you want to join us for a six-week workout that will either take your writing to the next level or help you make the most of the writing you have already done. These are advanced classes, subject to prerequisites. No scholarships are available for these classes.

Tuesday, January 10th: Global Publication Party for The Writer’s Workout w/a 3-part Flash Class for Readers

Your copy of the brand new Writer’s Workout entitles you to participation in a FREE three-part flash class specifically designed to help you make the most of what you have to offer in 2012. Here’s all the info on how to participate. I need your receipt submitted by noon on January 9th. So don’t delay. Order today and then email me your receipt, if you’d like to join us.

Thursday, January 12th: Willamette Writers Salem Branch

See you in Salem, Oregon!
6:30 pm at Roth’s
1130 Wallace Road NW
Topic: New Year, Fit Career: Five Flabby Habits To Lose & Five Healthy Habits To Keep
More info / Become a member

Friday-Sunday, January 20-22nd, 2012: Writer’s Digest Conference

See you in New York City!
Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers
811 7th Avenue (between 52nd St and 53rd Street ), New York, New York
Topics:
Mailbox Full of Money: Micro-publish Your Way from Beginning to Book Deal
Panel Moderator: Hardcore Author Marketing – What to Do to Rise Above in the Digital Age
More info & register

Saturday, January 28th: Making It In Tough & Changing Times

See you in Portland, Oregon!
Lunch speaker & panelist
Lunch Topic: Never A Better Time To Be A Writer
Panel Topic: Risk It!
Saturday, January 28th, 8:30 am – 6:30 pm
Tabor Space, 55th and Belmont
More info & register
Making It in Tough and Changing Times (download the schedule)

Hosting The Northwest Author Series (ongoing)

January 29th
Presenting Karen Karbo
Passions Into Paychecks: Make A Living Without A Brand
At the Wilsonville Public Library in the Oak Room
Cost is $5.00 at the door. Door prizes awarded.
More info here.

UPDATE:

The Prosperous Creative Affirmation Intensive is going to launch on February 1st rather than in January as previously announced. Because I have a pretty busy month.

The Northwest Author Series Presents Emily Chenoweth

This Sunday, October 23rd, I will be hosting author Emily Chenoweth as part of the Northwest Author Series at the Wilsonville Public Library. Emily’s topic is a popular one with folks trying to decide whether to write their stories as memoir or fiction: Memoir of Fiction? Make the Most of your Choice

Here’s a description of what her talk will cover:

You’ve got a great story in mind—but how should you tell it? “Tell all the truth but tell it slant,” Emily Dickinson advised. Do you aim for a faithful description of events, or do you use your experiences as fodder for fiction? In either case, you must construct a story with narrative and emotional integrity. In this workshop, novelist and essayist Emily Chenoweth offers tips, examples, writing exercises, and supplemental readings to help you turn life into art.

And here’s a little more about her: Emily Chenoweth is a former fiction editor of Publishers Weekly and the author of the semi-autobiographical novel, Hello Goodbye, which was nominated for an Oregon Book Award and was named one of the top ten Northwest books of 2009 by The Oregonian. Her work has appeared in Tin House, Self, Bookforum, People, Plazm, and the anthology The Friend Who Got Away.

Hope To See You At the Chuckanut Writers Conference in Bellingham, Washington

Everything comes full circle, and I am very pleased to announce that I will be appearing at the Chuckanut Writer’s Conference in Bellingham, Washington on June 22nd and 23rd. I got my start teaching writing at Whatcom Community College, which resulted in publishing three years’ of my students work in an anthology before we moved to Wilsonville. I am thrilled to be returning to Bellingham as part of my Writer’s Workout tour. Special thanks to Lorraine Wilde for telling me about the conference. I am also thrilled to be working with Linda Howson again. She is the community education program coordinator at WCC and is also the conference chairperson. I’m also looking forward to working with Village Books in historic Fairhaven, which was one of my favorite haunts when my daughter Samantha was a baby. I can’t wait to hear more about the line-up and have a reunion with my former students. If you live in Northern, Washington state, I hope to see you there! More info coming to this link soon.

Upcoming Class Schedule: A Few Announcements

I am already being asked about my 2012 class schedule. I promise to have it posted soon. In the meantime, I thought I’d share a few comments from recent students:

Writing & Publishing The Short Stuff

I’ve been looking around at various writer’s helps on the Internet (books, Web sites, and so forth), and I’ve noticed that it all leaves me feeling a bit daunted. Your materials, on the other hand, leave me feeling “I can do this!” You are very clear about the work that it takes — the diligence needed to improve as a writer, the process of finding the right places for submission, the never-give-up attitude — but I think that one of the most valuable things about your course is the can-do attitude it imparts to your students, at least to this one. Thanks again.  ~ Caroline W.

Christina’s class was a great refresher to help me improve the quality of my writing, and distinguish between the kinds of articles I can publish. She had an uncanny ability to give me the right suggestions to improve not only class assignments, but my future writing work. The success of her students is clearly a priority to her.  ~ Rhonda F.

Have you always dreamed of being a writer but then talked yourself out of it thinking “I can’t really do that.” Think again! This class is the perfect mix of practical information and inspiration that will get your pen moving. At the end of six weeks you will say “I am a writer.”  ~ Gwyneth W.

I love writing and I love my kids and I love how Christina helps us learn how to balance these two loves. She gives us her experience and knowledge in a well-organized, friendly and encouraging format. I firmly believe that this class has helped me uncover the writer that I really want to be.  ~ Kristin W.

Pitching Practice: Pitch Six Queries in Six Weeks Feedback

I really resisted taking this class. My queries have always been decent and I really didn’t think there was much I could do to improve them. Christina really helped me kick them up a notch! I gained a ton of confidence and really have developed a process as to what needs to be included in a query and the type of background knowledge and research that I should have in place before I pitch an idea.  ~ Krysty K.

This class gave me the resources, advice, know-how and, most of all, the kick-in-the-pants I needed to confidently fire up my querying machine. I’m excited about keeping up the momentum and putting what I’ve learned into action.  ~ Christa H.

Querying is a writing muscle that can’t be developed through simply imitating someone else’s work. It has to be gained through practice – proper practice. And like gaining strength in any muscle, learning how to query requires progressive intensity. Christina Katz understands this and has constructed an excellent class that builds, week upon week. Her coaching showed me how to exercise my way to a place of real strength. After years of weak queries, I’m finally hefting pitches with muscle.  ~ Lara K.

More information on Writing & Publishing the Short Stuff and Pitching Practice

Hope to work with you soon!

NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER!

Here’s a sneak peak at where I’ll be speaking on topics related the forthcoming launch of my third book, The Writer’s Workout.

December 4th: The Northwest Author Series in Wilsonville, Oregon

3:30 – 5:30 @ The Wilsonville Public Library in the Oak Room
Topic: The Writer’s Workout: Whip Your Literary Ambitions Into Shape
More info

January 3rd: Willamette Writers in Portland, Oregon

6:30 pm at The Old Church
Topic: New Year, Fit Career: Five Flabby Habits To Lose & Five Healthy Habits To Keep
More info / Become a member

January 20-22nd, 2012: Writer’s Digest Conference

Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers
811 7th Avenue (between 52nd St and 53rd Street ), New York, New York
Topics:
Mailbox Full of Money: Micro-publish Your Way from Beginning to Book Deal
Panel Moderator: Hardcore Author Marketing – What to Do to Rise Above in the Digital Age
More info & register

February 29-March 3rd: Association of Writers & Writing Programs

Panel organizer & moderator
Topic: The Tech-Empowered Writer: Embrace New Media, Experiment & Earn
February 29-March 3, 2012
Hilton Chicago & Palmer House Hilton, Chicago, Illinois
More info

April 13-14th, 2012: Mad Anthony Writer’s Conference

Keynote speaker
Historic Hamilton, Ohio
Details: http://writelikemad.com/

April 20-22nd, 2012: Missouri Writer’s Guild Conference

Keynote speaker & workshop presenter

Doubletree Hotel and Conference Center, Chesterfield, Missouri

Details: http://www.missouriwritersguild.org/conference2012v2/index.htm

Look forward to seeing everyone who can make it at the Wilsonville Public Library on Sunday, September 18th to hear Jeff Baker!

Sorry if you don’t live in Oregon.

Here’s the link to the series website, if you do.

You kind of wish you did, now. Don’t you?

I’m starting to get really excited about the launch party for The Writer’s Workout.

Just so everyone knows, there are going to be TWO official launch parties, and I’m book-ending them around my 45th birthday.

I mean if you are going to have a mid-life crisis, you should really have it in between two parties, don’t you think?

One party is going to be live, here in Wilsonville, as part of the Northwest Author Series on December 4th from 3:30 – 5:30 in the Oak Room at the Wilsonville Public Library.

This is my fifth season as creator and host of this home-town author series that celebrates Northwest Authors. I will be presenting on the topic of The Writer’s Workout: Whip Your Literary Ambitions Into Shape.

Space will be somewhat limited, so please arrive early. And save room for cake!

Since I don’t think everyone can make it to the live event, and I know and admire writers from all over the world, the OTHER launch is going to be virtual, right here in my blog, in both the front of the house (the part everyone can experience) and in the back of the house (the part only certain people can experience).

I know that it’s one thing to read content in a book, and it’s quite another to hear it from the author, so I’m going to share five pep talks for writers that highlight key points from the book in a virtual coaching room on my blog on the day of the launch. Everyone who pre-orders The Writer’s Workout by December 6th is welcome to come on back and hear what I have to say.

My goal is to raise all writing career boats to a whole new level through my teaching and books between now and the end of 2011.

You’ve heard of a Flash Mob?

This is going to be kind of like a Flash Class.

And as far as I know, no one has ever done this. So be there or be square.

To be invited “backstage,” all you have to do is send me your pre-order receipt to: katz christina at comcast dot net. (That’s my e-mail address in anti-spammer speak.)

You can even send your receipt on the day of the party, but of course, the earlier the better. And don’t you want to be one of the first to come back stage for the festivities on December 6th? (You do. Because there will be door-buster prizes.)

Besides I’m going to give you ideas that you can apply to your writing career growth immediately and before the New Year arrives. I’m going to help every writer I reach better compete in the new economy in 2012.

I cannot promise you “cake” at the virtual party necessarily.

But I can promise you an educational, inspirational time that will help you get mentally prepared and emotionally psyched for the year ahead.

So place your pre-order now for The Writer’s Workout, so that you won’t miss out on all any of the festivities.

Also don’t forget that I’m offering incentives each month for folks to pre-order.

This month, every person who pre-orders will receive a complimentary copy of my e-book, Author Mama, How I Became A Published Author & How You Can Too. (Read how much others love it here.)

Join us! We’re going to have fun learning and stretching and growing together on December 6th right here.

Whether I am serving students, editors, or readers, I keep a sharp eye on the price tag. My offerings are always affordable and geared towards encouraging writers to inspire and empower themselves.

I understand that writing career success is a life-long process not a short-term formula or strategy. That’s why I am committed to creating empowering contexts so my readers and students can succeed over the long-haul.

It’s also why I succeed over the long-haul, because I am always learning, growing, and sharing the best of what I learn with my readers and students and encouraging them to do the same with their growing readerships.

I want you to be able to afford a class with me, and still attend a conference, buy some books for your reference library, invest in your online presence, and still have some money left for more writing career enrichment. Here’s more of what’s coming up for me this fall and beyond. I’m partnering with some awesome folks and this is just the beginning. I’ve got a steady flow of announcements and probably will continue to until I go on tour in 2012 for The Writer’s Workout, 366 Tips, Tasks, and Techniques From Your Writing Career Coach.

More Platform Advice Than You Can Shake A Stick At!

My very first self-study course, Build Your Author Platform will be part of the Writer’s Digest Premium Collection starting September 1st. For one month only, you can pay a very low price and get more platform advice and instruction than you ever imagined possible. You will save 75% percent on this bundle of helpful platform resources, so don’t miss this amazing opportunity. Subscribe to Premium Collection E-mail Notifications from Writer’s Digest so you won’t miss your chance to buy. A limited number of Premium Collections will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Don’t miss this great opportunity to expand and deepen your knowledge of author platform with experts like me, Jane Friedman and others!

Create Your Platform From The Inside-Out & The Bottom-Up!

My Discover Your Specialty & Launch Your Platform e-mail class begins October 12th. Even if you’ve read everything under the sun on platform development, it always helps to work with someone who has built a book-deal worthy author platform. I have been working with writers on platform development for years and many of them have also gone on to either land book deals of their own or to successfully self-publish. You can hear what my latest students have to say about the latest class here. I’d love to work with you!

I’m Keynoting and Teaching at the 2012 Missouri Writers’ Guild Conference April 20th – 22nd, 2012

Do you live near St. Louis? Are you member of the Missouri Writers’ Guild? If so, that’s great news because I will be visiting St. Louis for the first time as a keynote speaker, workshop presenter, and breakout session facilitator for the 2012 Missouri Writer’s Guild Conference and I’d love to see you there. Stay tuned for announcements about the conference here. In the meantime, I hope you will save the dates!

My Willamette Writers Newsletter Column Returns in January

I took a year off while I was working on The Writer’s Workout and I am happy to announce that my Willamette Writers column is coming back in January. The topic this year is 12 Forms You Can’t Earn Without Mastering. And members of Willamette Writers will have them all down by the time the year is through. Not a member? Consider joining here.

Fall Classes Begin On Wednesday, August 24th!

You may have heard rumors that I train writers to get published and earn money and that’s true. What I don’t do it train writers to be carbon copies of me. I inspire and encourage writers to discover and cultivate their own strengths so that they can find their own topics, audiences, and specialties and thrive in the gig economy. I never get tired of what I do because there is so much synergy that can be shared when writers keep the focus on creative empowerment and unique self-expression. The group mind is pretty overwhelming right now. It’s harder in some ways than it’s ever been to be a creative individual and sound your own note. But I know how to do it, I know how to teach it, and I do my best to set a good example every day.

Want to join us? See my complete class schedule here. Classes coming up include:

Writing & Publishing the Short Stuff

Pitching Practice: Write Six Queries in Six Weeks

Micro-publishing for Mom Writers

Discover Your Specialty & Launch Your Platform

Abigail Green’s Personal Essays That Get Published

Abigail Green’s Personal Essays That Get Published: Level Two