As I write this, I am not yet quite done wrapping up my classes for the academic year, however, things are definitely ratcheting down around here busy-wise, and it sure feels good.
I traveled a lot less this past year, and it really paid off in my productivity at home. I was able to launch a whole new initiative with my 21 Moments Writing Challenges and I’ve started the process of converting my considerable academic teachings into e-books. And of course, the whole time I wrote writing-related and parenting articles, which continue to get regularly published.
I’ve been teaching writers since 2001, and I’ve been coaching women since even earlier than that, and it’s time to get the best of my teachings into e-book and other formats. I am excited about the prospect, even though it involves a considerable amount of work.
So, while it may look like there is not much going on at chez ChristinaKatz.com this summer, don’t be fooled. I spent all year from August until now teaching, coaching, and encouraging writers to take their writing careers to the next level. And this summer, I will be practicing what I preach.
I’ve already started. I have the PDF version of Write For Regional Parenting Publications For Fun & Profit out and it’s going into broader distribution this week.
I have a beta version of The Art of Making Time For Yourself done and up for sale, and it will also be going out for broader distribution soon.
You’ll be hearing from me all summer, as I work hard with my support team to finalize and launch projects. But e-projects and class updates will be my primary focus, so you might not hear much else from me this summer. And then, when fall starts to roll around, you’ll begin to hear from me a whole lot more.
I have big plans for next year. I suppose I always have big plans, but in the future I intend to teach, coach and encourage as many writers as possible in whole new ways that I hope will compel and excite you.
And not just writers, I will also be doing more to encourage and inspire moms and women.
This past year, I have helped expert journalists create and launch thirteen e-books in micro-published form. I have helped many more writers build outstanding, professional platforms than I can count. And I continue to help teams of writers expand and grow expert presence in my Dream Teams.
As I have for many years, I continue to help unpublished writers start writing and get published. And I also help them learn to query and break into higher paying publications over time.
I promoted 42 women authors in May and celebrated their commitment to self-expression and their writing excellence.
I gave out five scholarships and an extra free class that were worth almost 1,800 dollars. I launched a new class in the fall, Become Your Own Imprint, For Micro-publishers. And I have seen a few of my students begin to blossom into the prolific publishers they are.
More than anything, I have taught eager writers how to focus, create and behave in a consistently professional manner. I am darn proud of all of the hard work I have done and the results and benefits that have manifested for others because of my hard work and commitment.
I teach skills that help writers prosper no matter what is happening in the changing publishing climate. It’s hard work, but I love it. And watching my students create and grow makes it all worthwhile.
Thank you, to those of you who worked with me this year. I hope to work with you again soon. Classes and Dream Teams start back up in August. And The 21 Moments Writing Challenge Rounds begin again on September 1st.
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Have a great summer, everyone!