Praise From Former Students and Readers
Writers are buzzing about Christina Katz…
As a longtime student and admirer of Christina Katz (through her classes, lectures, articles and books), I have gained far more than information and inspiration—though Christina offers both in abundance. Christina has given me a sense of confidence in my capacity and clarity in my direction that have mobilized my writing career in unprecedented ways. Were it not for Christina’s faith, encouragement, mentoring and invaluable example, I would not have clarified my platform, pitched a book, and landed a book deal. No single person has ever influenced—or benefited—my writing life more. ~ Sage Cohen, Author of Writing the Life Poetic
Christina Katz has it all to take the beginning writer from novice to successful freelancer with her combination of online classes and helpful books. Even though I had written for publication before I enrolled in Christina’s first class, I had no idea how to focus my efforts to turn my desire to write into regular paying projects. With Christina’s guidance I have learned how to craft pitches, write for my audience and build a writer’s platform that helped me land a book deal less than two years out. If you really want to write and get published, Christina can show you how. ~ Cindy Hudson, Mother-Daughter Bookclub Website and Blog, author of Book By Book: The Complete Guide to Creating Mother-Daughter Book Clubs
Christina Katz taught me how to sharpen my arrows so that when I sent my writing out into the world I had a better chance of hitting my target. She gave me the information I needed, in bite-sized chunks, and the kick in the pants I needed to take my writing to the next level. I had to do the work, of course, and apply the lessons and now I’m published in national magazines. ~ Gigi Rosenberg, Writer & Grant Writing Expert
I signed up for Christina’s class, “Writing & Publishing the Short Stuff: Especially for Moms” three months after I had a baby. Even though I’d been writing and publishing my work for years, I needed a kick-start after my maternity leave. I was also hoping to find some camaraderie and tips for combining writing and motherhood. Boy, did I ever! Christina offers her students just the right mix of positive encouragement and a no-excuses approach. It worked—an essay I wrote for her class is awaiting publication at a national parenting magazine! ~ Abigail Green, Diary of a New Mom blog
Reviewers are buzzing about Get Known…
The Author Platform Bible. ~ Joe Wikert in his Publishing 2020 blog
The difference between a struggling writer searching for a book deal and the happily published author is a well-developed platform. (If you don’t know what a platform is, you really need this book.) It’s refreshing to read a book devoted to this very important part of the publishing process. Get Known Before the Book Deal is a must-read for any writer who wants to become a published author. ~ Lee Silber, award-winning author of thirteen books, including Self-Promotion for the Creative Person
Katz challenges the comfortable myths writers often hide behind: I’m the exception, and I’m too modest for self-promotion. Marketing is the author’s responsibility, and new authors seeking ways to meaningfully increase their audience and reach—before, during, and after publication—will find hundreds of practical strategies here. Katz says: get over yourself. She shows you exactly how to do just that. ~ Heather Sellers, author of Georgia Under Water and Page After Page
This should be the go-to book for every writer wanting to succeed in the highly competitive world of book publishing. As an agent, I know platform is as important (in a successful deal) as the quality of the written words on the page. Christina brings that home in her warm and accessible writing style of this book that’s filled with juicy tips! ~ Sharlene Martin, Martin Literary Management
Christina Katz’s no-nonsense guide to building an author platform is a shot in the arm, a kick in the pants, and a bracing dose of reality, not to mention chock full of sage advice, invaluable resources, and buckets of encouragement. ~ Hallie Ephron, author of Never Tell a Lie and 1,001 Books for Every Mood
This book is an essential field manual for every new writer. In the increasingly competitive publishing world, those who follow Christina Katz’s advice will have a definite advantage. ~ James Scott Bell, author of Plot & Structure and Revision and Self-Editing
Every day I tell writers, ‘Build your platform!’ They ask, ‘How?’ Now I can point them in the right direction, to Christina Katz’s excellent guide to platform-building. ~ Eric Maisel, author of Creativity for Life and A Writer’s Space
Reviewers are buzzing about Writer Mama…
Hands down, a treasure! ~ Allena Tapia, About.com
As opposed to most books out there about writing that are intimidating and overwhelming, Ms. Katz’s tone is warm and helpful. She shows you how to get published even though you don’t have a newspaper column that 300,000 people read every week or a marriage to a famous celebrity. ~ Genevieve Ferraro in an Amazon review
I picked up this book and haven’t been able to put it down. ~ Opal Tribble, Addicted to Writing blog
[Writer Mama is] a great read especially if you’d like to stay home after your baby is born and establish a paid writing career. ~ Black Pregnancy Blog
Christina Katz’s Writer Mama: How to Raise a Writing Career Alongside Your Kids is a brilliant book for all new writers – whether they are mothers or not. ~ Chryselle Silva, Reading and Writing Lounge blog
Writer Mama is a solid, sensible guide that is sure to help any woman who wants to pursue a professional writing career while raising her children. ~ Eric Maisel, author of Creativity for Life
What a find! Writer Mama is a must for any woman beginning a freelance career. ~ Barbara DeMarco-Barrett, author of Pen On Fire