Initial response to The Writer’s Workout indicates it’s my best book yet

Available December 2011!

When I set out to write The Writer’s Workout, I wanted it to be my best book yet. So I worked hard on it for almost two years, pouring everything that I’ve learned over the past ten years of teaching writers, and twelve years of writing for publication (not to mention all that expensive, fancy, artsy education before I set up shop).

I tried to set the bar high with my two previous books, Get Known Before the Book Deal and Writer Mama. To give credit where credit is due, those books are as good as they are because of the efforts of the entire Writer’s Digest team who worked on them, especially influenced by the editors who championed and nurtured them (and me) from start to finish.

The Writer’s Workout is no exception. Even though the publishing climate has shifted dramatically, and even though I have definitely felt more “on my own” with this book, the book would never be as substantial as I feel it is without the ongoing and conscientious help of my publisher, Writer’s Digest.

And now, after many moons, the books are finally on their way to retailers. I would love to have your support getting the word out about the book. If you are a reader or a fan, I’d like to invite you to order your books now.

I can promise you that you are going to feel like you missed something truly helpful if you don’t factor reading The Writer’s Workout into your 2012 goal-setting plans.

Here are some of the initial comments thus far:

“You have written a great book…I am sure that others have told you that.” ~ book reviewer, review forthcoming

“I started reading your book and I love it so far!” ~ reviewer for multiple publications

Beyond mere freelance business strategy, THE WRITER’S WORKOUT addresses the writer’s soul, strength, and stamina. In other words, its lessons are heartfelt. ~ Amazon review from agent Robin Mizell

For writers like me, who do not lack for ideas, but sometimes need direction, Katz’ methods are priceless. ~ In a book review from Lela Davidson, author of the essay collection Blacklisted from the PTA

I love the book. Really inspiring. It’s helping me focus on 2012 and on making things happen for me. ~ current student

Thank you for supporting the launch of The Writer’s Workout in any way you can this busy holiday season.

The book makes a refreshing holiday gift for writers, aspiring writers, publishers, agents, publicists, and anyone else in the business of managing and supporting writers.

I hope you will read it and give it and share it and talk about it and enjoy it. I hope it will bring you comfort and joy, strength and determination, hope and appreciation for all your own hard work in your writing career thus far.

If you want to cultivate your professional power as a writer, don’t merely add The Writer’s Workout to your holiday wish list, just order the darn thing for yourself right now. It’s a tax write-off, after all. You can always stick it under the tree, if you feel you need to justify the purchase.

Happy holidays, writers! And a very prosperous New Year.