I have a lot of people to reach with this great news, so please help me share it.

I am very pleased to announce that I have created a global school attached to my site where I will be housing ALL of my courses going forward.

Won’t it be awesome to have all of my courses available all in one place?

Even better, I have total control over this school, which means I can design courses so they work best for my students and not be impeded by anyone else’s rules.

If you know me, then you know that this last detail just makes my heart sing!

Visit The Christina Katz Writing & Publishing School to learn more.

I hope you will join me in expanding your writing and publishing skills by taking a course with me on Udemy or right here.

When you are a current student, I am always just an email away.

Hope to work with you!

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Look at this gorgeous photo of a marketplace. As a writer, you participate in a virtual marketplace. You are a vendor and a service provider in a global marketplace, and you need to come to terms with your roles as journalist, business person, and service provider in order to be successful. But relax, doesn’t this look like fun? That’s because it is.

Today is the LAST day to get all of my article courses at one-third the usual price. After today, even the discounted prices on article courses go up to $199. So get three article courses for the price of one today and boost your productivity and income this spring!

One of the things I talk about in my new class, The Art Of Selling Your Articles Like A Seasoned Pro, is this idea that many writers have that selling is dirty or wrong.

Writers are supposed to be more evolved than this today. We are supposed to be comfortable with the idea of offering our words in exchange for money.

We have to be comfortable with this idea if we are to be successful.

And yet, too many writers say the word sell and then act like they have to go take a shower afterwards.

Folks, it’s time to get over this.

And fortunately, I have a course that shows you how.

Once you understand that selling simply means offering, and offering is precisely what writers do every day, then you can start to relax about the word selling, and get to work on the parts of the job that really matter.

I want to help you focus on the parts of the job that create productivity and income. But you can’t do that if the word sell still makes you shudder.

You are cordially invited to take my new article selling course and get over your hang-ups about selling once and for all.

Because I know you are ready to write and make money. If you didn’t want to, you wouldn’t be here.

Today is the last day to get all of my article courses for one-third the regular price. So, come on. What are you waiting for?

Let’s march forward into the rest of this year as the confident, prolific writers we are meant to be.

Who is with me? Come on with me and show me your checks. Because if you take all three of these courses for the price of one regularly priced course, you are going to come up with timely, appropriate ideas, execute them beautifully, get them into the inboxes of the appropriate editors, and make sales.

Don’t wait. You can register for these courses at the lower prices today and take them at your convenience. They are designed for busy people and you can learn on the go using the Udemy app. But you know me, I’m going to make you do your work, too.

I am always creating classrooms full of motivated, focused writers.

Here are the reduced prices for all three article classes:

The Art Of Short Article Writing For Nonfiction Writers

Register now for only $99

Become An Article Idea Factory

Register now for only $99

The Art Of Selling Articles Like A Seasoned Pro

Register now for only $99

I hope you will join us!

My new course, The Art Of Selling Articles Like A Seasoned Pro, is now LIVE! For a limited time you can get all three of my article courses for the price of one!

Well, I finally did it.

I took the leap and video recorded myself for the first time in one of my video courses.

Since it’s Leap Day, this seems like an appropriate day to pat myself on the back.

So imagine me taking a bow here.

And I even enjoyed doing it. It’s not like a lecture, it’s more like sitting across from me at the kitchen table chatting about writing.

That’s what I’m good at. That’s how I move folks from stuck into taking action.

That and by providing killer worksheets that help you understand key concepts through practice.

Once this course is approved on Udemy, I will have seven courses there.

According to my Instructor Dashboard, I have 235 students from 16 countries with the top three countries being USA, Canada, and Australia.

I kinda feel like I have arrived. And it only took me, oh, a year and a half to get here.

In attempting to try new things, I have inspired myself so much that I am going to go ahead and lower the prices of all my article courses one last time.

You might remember that I recently threatened to raise all the lowest discounts from $150 to $199

I am still planning to do this, but on a slightly different schedule. So you may wish to take advantage of my sudden fit of giddy generosity and grab these classes at the price of $99. I am not sure I am going to lower them this much again.

Happy Leap Day to us! Here are the reduced prices for all three article classes:

http://classes.christinakatz.com/

If you have always wanted to write a steady stream of articles and get them published regularly, then these are the three courses to master. And once you do, I look forward to seeing your name in print.

And oh, yes, before I forget…

Today is also the last day to get all four of my seasonal writing prompt ebooks at half price.

And now if you will excuse me, I just heard from an editor who wants to purchase several of my articles.

I hope this will be happening for you soon!

Happy Leap Day!

This interview really made me pause and think about the influence that Natalie Goldberg and Writing Down The Bones has had on me.

Her impact was huge. This was pre-Internet, but just to feel like there was a writing teacher out there like her made such a difference.

We don’t always need to have a personal relationship with our writing teachers. In some ways, I feel like my relationship with Natalie Goldberg is more pure because it has only been through her writing.

I hope you will take the time to watch this video, whether you know the author’s works or not. And if you haven’t read Writing Down The Bones, please do! It just might change your life.

Coming Soon! The Art Of Selling Articles Like A Seasoned Writing Pro

By the end of this week, I will have three article-writing video courses launched on Udemy.

As I am finishing up the third course, The Art Of Selling Articles Like A Seasoned Pro, it keeps striking me how valuable these courses are and how much writers can stand to benefit from them.

I also keep thinking that I am undervaluing the courses considering how up-to-date and comprehensive they are. These courses are not only helpful for mom/parenting writers but for article writers in any market.

I’m thinking many of my readers and students don’t realize just how valuable these courses could be in increasing their profits or they would have already signed up when I offered steep discounts.

I’m thinking that the reason is probably because I am undervaluing my new longer, more comprehensive courses, so folks don’t realize how much they are truly worth.

To set the record straight, I will launch my new Art Of Selling course at the continued incredibly low price of $150 to my followers and readers down from the regular price of $299.00 but only for a very limited time.

And, as of March 1, 2016 at midnight, ALL of my article writing courses will be discounted to $199.00 to better reflect the value of the content.

So, I guess what I’m saying is, if you want to get my article writing courses at an amazing discount, now is the time to register. Because soon, they will cost $50 more.

By next Wednesday, the lowest available price for any of these courses will be $199.00.

Courses with changing prices include: Get The Best Price On This Course Exclusively From ChristinaKatz.com

For now, all of the prices for my other video courses will remain unchanged.

Thank you for supporting my article writing courses if this is a skill set you are working on. You will be so glad you refreshed your skills.

The information in these courses can increase your inspiration, productivity and profits. Register now and take the courses at your leisure to tap into all the helpful lessons and strategies I’ve spent a decade and a half accruing.

Hope to work with you in one of my virtual global classrooms soon!

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I am very pleased to announce the release of my fourth seasonal prompt ebook, Writing Prompts For Spring Stories.

To celebrate completing the series, and just in time for Valentine’s Day, I’m offering all four ebooks as a bundle for only $24.99. That’s better than half off the usual price for all four ebooks!

How long do you need to take advantage of this offer? How about until the end of the month? It’s Leap Year, after all.

So now this is a Valentine’s Day – Leap Year special: Half off when you purchase all four of my seasonal prompt ebooks. Two free for two holidays this month.

Thank you so much for your support. While I was working on the last ebook, I could not help but be reminded how much writing success has to do with maintaining a magical zone within ourselves where we feed and nurture our creative muscles until the next process begins to flow.

Wouldn’t it be great if we could just stay in a steady state of creative flow all the time?

Well, these ebook will help you do that when you are the type of writer who has to jump around from season to season or get in the mindset of a season before it actually arrives.

I hope you enjoy these prompt books as much as I enjoyed creating them!

Seasonal writing is one of my favorite things to do. And I look forward to hearing what you discover and express as you use these ebooks.

If you prefer to purchase individual ebooks, please click on the individual covers for more info.

Happy Valentine’s Day and Happy Leap Year. You rock, writers!

This price is temporary until midnight February 29, 2016, so this is the ONLY place where you can find the shopping cart buttons for this offer. Limit is one purchase per person.

Did you know my website has a shopping cart?

If you put something into your cart in error, no worries. You can take your time, look around, and select items until you are ready to check out. To view or alter the contents of your shopping cart, click the button below.

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Even though our family gets flu shots every fall, it’s still hard to dodge the common colds and viruses going around all winter long.

This year I’ve started making superfood juice at the first sign of a sniffle and my only regret is that I have been so busy making it for Jason and Samantha that I haven’t had enough myself.

So I caught Samantha’s virus, and now I’m sitting down with a large glass of superfood juice (my second of the day) and sharing this recipe with you.

Give it a try. If it tastes good to you, your body will likely benefit from it.

I use a blender, but if you have a juicer, use that instead.

Simple & Healthy Superfood Juice

• 2 cups of fresh organic orange juice (I got mine at Costco)
• 1 cup of frozen wild organic blueberries (I got mine at Trader Joe’s)
• 1/2 cup of fresh raspberries (I got mine at Costco)
• Handful of fresh parsley leaves (rinsed)
• Handful of fresh cilantro leaves (rinsed)
• 1-2 mini cucumbers
• 2 long stalks of celery (or 4 short)
• 6-10 baby carrots
• 1 apple quartered and cored
• 1 pear quartered and cored
• Handful of Power Greens (I got mine at Trader Joe’s)

Combine ingredients in blender, blending as you go so that everything fits. Once all of the ingredients are blended, fill the blender to the top with more orange juice and run it a bit longer.

You don’t want the juice to be too thick because you need to pour it through a strainer. The juice will still be pulpy after you strain it, but at least you won’t have to chew it. It may take a few minutes for the juice to strain thoroughly. Be sure to get every last drop.

I strain into a large stainless steel bowl and then pour it into a container. Be sure to keep your juice refrigerated.

Rinse or wash blender, bowls, and utensils right after using to save yourself a headache later.

You could use these ingredients or whatever fruits and veggies you have in the house.

You could also add a green powder to your juice, if you like. One that I use and recommend is Vitamineral Green. But try the juice plain first because it’s so tasty.

Enjoy!

Create a room in which you display all the things that make you feel successful. Don’t display anything in the room that you did to impress others, if it does not inspire you.

For example, in my home office, I hang all of my most recently published articles on two wires above my desk. I also have magazine covers and books framed around my office. I’ve collected lanyards from conferences where I’ve been invited to speak and teach. I even decorate the door to my office with inspirational sayings. My office is full of signals to me that I am happy, productive, and successful. Why would I want my office to communicate anything else?

Now your turn. If taking over a whole room is too much, just find a shelf, hutch, or wall where you can gather your most compelling successes. This does not have to be an expensive process. A binder or folder can be the beginning point for something that will look great soon.

Create a space that makes you say, “Go, me!” and you will feel successful even as you are growing and learning.

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Is there anything better during the long, cold gloomy winter than homemade chicken soup?

Perhaps not.

I’ve been enjoying a batch of what I think is my best soup yet, so I thought I’d spill my secrets.

Here goes.

Homemade Chicken Soup With Vegetables

One or two picked over roasted chicken carcasses (home-roasted or store-bought or both)

Any of the following that you have in your crisper, chopped: onion (any type), carrots, celery, greens, fresh herbs (like thyme, parsley, and rosemary).

Break apart carcass and place in large stew pot. Add chopped veggies and herbs. Cover with organic chicken broth and/or water to just cover the ingredients. Add a hefty shake of both salt and pepper.

Bring to a boil and simmer uncovered for 2-3 hours. Your home will smell great and you will feel cozy and inspired.

Turn off broth and allow to cool to room temperature. Put a strainer over a storage container and pour broth through. If you are concerned about bone splinters, strain the broth into a large bowl with strainer, then strain it again through both a strainer and a layer of cheesecloth (or a finer strainer if you have one).

Refrigerate broth overnight. A layer of fat will accumulate. Skim it off with a large, flat spoon.

Put your stew pot back on the stove. Add your homemade broth plus one quart of the best quality organic chicken broth you can find. Heat to boiling and add:

• One large chopped onion
• One large handful of carrots, chopped
• One large handful of celery, chopped

Simmer veggies until just barely cooked. Do not overcook because you will likely be reheating your soup and it’s nice if the veggies stay slightly crispy. Then add:

• One bunch of rainbow chard leaves, chopped
• Half a bunch of parsley leaves, chopped (use half for broth and half for soup)
• One small bag of petite organic peas

Simmer a few minutes until peas are cooked. Again, do not overcook your veggies.

I like to add a good amount of chopped freshly cooked chicken because I like to get a bite of chicken in every spoonful. So I will usually purchase another freshly roasted chicken and chop up about half the meat using both white and dark meats. But if you have a lot of chicken meat leftover from the chickens you boiled, go for it.

Taste soup and add salt and pepper to taste. Be careful not to over-salt your soup, folks can always add more salt later. I don’t think it’s possible to add too much pepper, but you can try.

When serving, add cooked brown rice, white rice, egg noodles, or pasta to each bowl. Usually I’m an egg noodle girl, but lately brown rice has been tasting good.

You may need to heat each serving bowl in the microwave to make sure your soup is piping hot (this is why I suggested not over-cooking the veggies).

I like to serve my soup with a garlic loaf from the bakery, sliced, toasted, and buttered. But any bread, warmed or toasted, and/or crackers will make a nice addition.

Otherwise, this is pretty much a meal unto itself.

Enjoy!

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