I just read the March/April 2011 issue and am compelled to send my gratitude to Christina Katz. Her article “50 Simple Ways to Build Your Platform in 5 Minutes a Day” was so specific and helpful, I was moved to act right away. She saved me hours of research in a field that is pretty foreign to me. ~ Karen Ashley, July/August 2011 Writer’s Digest ReaderMail
Like many writers, I got my start a long time ago by writing for school newspapers and getting published in school literary magazines. Sound familiar? Here’s a sample of some published writings and mentions along the way. Including a few blasts from the past at the end.
Writing-related:
- “The Tech-Savvy Writer: Embrace Technology, Establish Your Online Presence, and Earn More” (Members Only), The Association of Writers & Writing Programs Website, Career Advice
- “Rule-Breaker’s Spotlight: Cheryl Strayed” for Writer’s Digest magazine July/August 2012
- “Write a How-to Article in 6 Easy Steps” for Writer’s Digest magazine July/August 2012
- “50 Simple Ways To Build Your Platform in 5 Minutes A Day” for Writer’s Digest magazine, March/April 2011
- “Elements of a Successful Fiction Platform” for Writer’s Digest magazine, November/December 2010
- “How to Build a Marketing Platform” for Writer’s Digest magazine, May/June 2009
- “Inside the Mind of Cory Doctorow” for Writer’s Digest magazine, September 2009
- WD Special Issues: Get Your Book Published, The Writer’s Digest Guide to Creativity, The Writer’s Yearbook 2010, The Writer’s Yearbook 2012.
- Monthly column 2008-2010 & 2012 for The Willamette Writer — the newsletter for Willamette Writers LINK
- Absolute Write Newsletter
- Writers Weekly Newsletter
Book Forewords:
How To Blog A Book, Write, Publish, and Promote Your Work One Post At A Time by Nina Amir (Writer’s Digest Books 2012) LINK
Misc:
- Essay for My Name Is Not Bob blog as part of the Life-changing Moments Series, “When All Hell Broke Loose, And I Got My Life Back.”
Publications I’ve written for:
- Writer’s Yearbook 2010, 2012 & 2013
- 2008 Guide to Literary Agents
- The Writer’s Digest Guide to Creativity
- Get Your Book Published, A Writer’s Digest Yearbook
- The Oregonian (various)
- Bellingham Weekly (various)
- Rochester Woman (various)
- American Northwest Vintage Homes
- Science of Mind
- Country Sampler (various)
- Country Business
- NEXUS
- inBiz, The Business Informant
- Natural Awakenings, Colorado Springs/Pike’s Peak
- The High Country Trader
- Springs Magazine
- Chicago Arts & Communication
- The Dartmouth
- View all of my regional parenting publication credits here
Self-Published/Editor:
- Author Mama, How I Became A Published Author & How You Can Too (2010) Learn more
- Discover Your Platform Potential, originally published as the self-study course, Build Your Author Platform, for Writer’s Digest Books Learn more
- American Northwest Vintage Homes online magazine, Managing Editor/Writer
- Rhapsody In Writing, An Eclectic Collection, 2001-2004 (Whatcom Community College 2004)
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