Comments for Christina Katz ~ The Prosperous Writer

Comment on Day 21: 2012 Writer Mama Every-Day-In-May Book Giveaway: Nina Amir by ML

ML — Mon, 21 May 2012 14:00:00 +0000

Believe me sharing my thoughts in the Book- A-Day give away is totally new for me. I have shared very little about my writing or my progress. I try to answer the questions early morning – great because Christina’s email usually arrives around 4 AM EST. I love the fact that it forces me to put my thoughts down quickly. The result is my gut response which is the most honest one; I write it down and have a feeling of accomplishment before I start the day. New- I am ramping up to blog my book, creating a detailed business plan to post every other day with the goal of also creating a platform that works. I love today’s author. I listened to her free webinar last week. Putting it together with Christina’s Get Known Before the Book Deal provides me with the guidance to move on to the next step. I have to give credit to the Book Club for inspiring me to take the next step. Thanks to all of you.

Comment on Day 21: 2012 Writer Mama Every-Day-In-May Book Giveaway: Nina Amir by Carol J. Alexander

Carol J. Alexander — Mon, 21 May 2012 13:23:00 +0000

Last month I joined a writers group. We meet twice a month at a coffee shop for one hour. In just the three meetings I’ve attended, I’ve come away with more encouragement, support, and ideas than I’ve received in years of freelancing (except when I took your classes, of course). This is different than having my online writing buddies. These women I meet with live near me. It’s flesh and blood…people I can hug. And even though we all write in different genres–non-fiction, copy writing, fiction, and local history are all represented–we still manage to spark ideas and uplift one another.

Comment on Day 21: 2012 Writer Mama Every-Day-In-May Book Giveaway: Nina Amir by Beth Fornauf

Beth Fornauf — Mon, 21 May 2012 12:54:00 +0000

Recently, I have expanded my writing to include work for non-profit clients. I’m amazed at how interesting the research has been, and how much I’ve learned (in just a short time) about all of these organizations. There are so many groups out there, doing really great things in the community and across the country. It’s made me want to become more involved!

Comment on Day 21: 2012 Writer Mama Every-Day-In-May Book Giveaway: Nina Amir by Rebecca Schorr

Rebecca Schorr — Mon, 21 May 2012 11:25:00 +0000

Really?? How about last week??? Because I’ve been taking your Discover Your Specialty-Launch Your Platform class, I feel as though the past 5 weeks have been all about pushing past my comfort zone and trying completely new things. It has been difficult, but TOTALLY WORTH IT!!!

Comment on Day 21: 2012 Writer Mama Every-Day-In-May Book Giveaway: Nina Amir by Ann

Ann — Mon, 21 May 2012 10:41:00 +0000

I recently started writing for a web-site, a first f0r me as until now I’ve been writing mostly magazie articles . I try to incorporate all the important differences that I’ve read so much about regarding web writing v. magazine writing and so far ….so good.

Comment on Day 21: 2012 Writer Mama Every-Day-In-May Book Giveaway: Nina Amir by Chris Ciolli

Chris Ciolli — Mon, 21 May 2012 09:25:00 +0000

The last time I tried something totally new was after a trip to an isolated village in Castile-Leon, Spain. The trip was stressful to me, as I was visiting my husband’s family in a tiny place where everyone knew everyone, and most of the locals (only about 10 people) were on some level related. The beautiful but eery surroundings and closed, provincially-minded people gave me an idea for a story. A dark story, but a very real one. At first I hesitated to get started, because as a general rule, I don’t like that to delve into that type of fiction (dark stuff +overactive imagination=nightmares). When I described the idea to my husband, he told me I was sick. But the story just wouldn’t leave me alone, and here I am weeks later, still working on it.

Comment on BBGMBC Discussion Question #1 for Wild by Cheryl Strayed by Linda

Linda — Mon, 21 May 2012 03:40:00 +0000

ready for question #2 for Wild

Comment on BBGMBC Discussion Question #1 for Wild by Cheryl Strayed by Linda

Linda — Mon, 21 May 2012 03:18:00 +0000

Finished Wild on May 14th then went on vacation to Portland, Oregon.
So read it in 3 days and loved it immensely! My favorite part might be how strong, tough Cheryl was mentally and physically to achieve what she did. She was tougher than the guys, because her pack was heavier!

Comment on Day 20: 2012 Writer Mama Every-Day-In-May Book Giveaway: Christina Katz by Kimkvp

Kimkvp — Mon, 21 May 2012 03:15:00 +0000

I giggle at the thought of having success in a writing career…but I do have lots of ideas for promoting myself. Actually my idea is a partnership between a photographer and myself taking pictures of cancer patients, combining our efforts to bring more awareness to emotional impact cancer has on individuals.

Comment on Day 20: 2012 Writer Mama Every-Day-In-May Book Giveaway: Christina Katz by Barbara McDowell Whitt

Barbara McDowell Whitt — Mon, 21 May 2012 01:59:00 +0000

When I began compiling the nightly diary entries that I wrote 50 years ago, beginning in January 2010, I knew I was on to something. Through blogging I had come up with a unique idea that would give me something to look forward to each day and night since I am now retired from full time employment. When someone leaves a comment following one of my posts I answer it. I also like to comment on other people’s blogs. This gives me daily writing practice. I will be forever grateful that my desire to become a published author has been bolstered and enhanced by the age of the internet.