I’ve got news…
Personal Essays That Get Published: Level 2 is here! Woo-hoo!
It’s been a long time coming but I have finally talked Abigail Green into offering a Level two for her Personal Essays That Get Published Class. The description is posted and the first one is slated to launch November 3rd. Details here.
Thing is, you can’t take the advanced level unless you’ve taken the level one class. I know a lot of my readers have already taken it but, if you haven’t yet, and you want to take level two, you can sign up for Personal Essays That Get Published, which begins September 8th. More here.
Check out what Abby’s students have to say about the class and you’ll see why I nagged her into teaching a second class. 🙂
Also, check out her post, “Confessions of a Belated Writing Instructor” if you want to see her strut her stuff.
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Discover Your Specialty & Launch Your Platform Scholarship Deadline Extended!
I can’t remember the last time I put my e-mail on auto-responder. But I sucked it up and did it. I have heard this crazy rumor that it’s actually a good idea to take a break from being on your machine 24-7 and spend some time in nature with people you love.
Interesting idea, huh?
I stink at unplugging. So let’s just say I’ll do the best I can. And then I’ll report back and let you know how it went. 😉
But not in real time because I’ll be (pretending, at least) that I’m unplugged.
Therefore, I’m extending the deadline for the lucky ducks applying for The Writer Mama Platform Development Scholarship. The new deadline is Sunday, August 22nd. I will alert those who have already applied.
In the meantime, if you have not yet applied, you can learn all about it, here. You are encouraged to apply!
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What About The Writer Mama Back-To-School Giveaway?
I have been asked about The Writer Mama Back-t0-School Giveaway…will it be returning this year?
Sadly, the answer is no. My schedule simply won’t allow it. I’m sure that Judy Miller and I made it seem effortless last year (ha-ha), but it’s actually a ton of work with countless logistics to coordinate. So, with deep regret, I’m skipping it this year.
Not sure yet what the future will hold. I don’t want to rule it out for next year because, let’s face it, it’s too much fun!
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September Appearances:
Rose City Romance Writers, September 11th from 11:00-12:30, PCC Sylvania Campus. I’ll present “Get Known Before The Book Deal, An Author Platform Checklist.” More here.
The Northwest Author Series Presents Nicole Rubel
Hosted By Christina Katz
September 19th at 3:30 p.m.
Tickets at the door: $5/$3 for students & seniors
At the Wilsonville Library in the Oak Room
More here
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Christina, Are You Going To Tell Us More About This Book Or What?
I’m keeping the new book under wraps until January 2011. After all, it’s not coming out for a long while yet. Not until Fall 2011.
The way I see it, I have two choices: I can either talk about it or I can write it.
This is something I learned in graduate school. If you really want to dissipate a great idea, tell everyone you know. By the time you are done, you will have nothing left to say.
So, I say nothing. Except when pressed.
Then I make vague, hedging comments. Shuffle my feet. Look down. Hem. Haw. Change the subject.
This doesn’t seem to satisfy anyone BUT I will spill the beans — and all of them — after the New Year.
And then I’ll probably talk about it non-stop until it comes out. 🙂
Thanks for understanding that I need to conserve my energy to write the best book I can while continuing to do all the things I already do.
Now I’m off to pack! Keep the ethers buzzing while I’m gone!