Get Known Before the Book Deal

Upcoming Classes with Qualified Instructors

Register Now for Winter Classes That Begin on January 13th

Now includes both regional and national markets!
Writing and Publishing The Short Stuff
Especially For Moms (But Not Only for Moms!)
With Christina Katz
Class Begins January 13, 2010
Prerequisites: None
Finally, a writing workshop that fits into the busy lives of moms! You will learn how to create short, easy-to-write articles-a skill that will make it easier to move up to longer, more time-consuming articles when you're ready. Try your pen at tips, fillers, short interviews, list articles, how-tos, and short personal essays-all within six weeks. Now includes markets!
Cost: $250.00
More/Register at www.christinakatz.com


Personal Essays that Get Published
With Abigail Green
Class Begins January 13, 2010
Prerequisites: None
The popularity of reality shows, blogs, and tell-all books proves that it pays to get personal these days. Whether you want to write introspective essays, short humor pieces, or first-person reported stories, your life is a goldmine of rich material that all kinds of publications are pining for. Personal Essays that Get Published will teach you how to get your personal experiences down on the page and get them published. Students will learn how to find ideas, hone their voice, craft solid leads and endings, reslant their work for different markets, and submit their essays for publication.
Cost: $250.00
More/Register at www.christinakatz.com


Updated and Improved!
Turn Your Specialty Into Course Curriculum
With Christina Katz
Class Begins on January 13th
Prerequisites: Former student or Permission from Instructor. Recommended before CSNBP.
I bet you have worked long and hard to discover your specialty, narrow the focus of your expertise, and build your credibility, so shouldn't you also develop a course curriculum that you can use as the starting point for years of teaching and learning from your students? I have been doing this for eight years and in this six-week class, I will share all of the insights I have learned so you can create your own class, including strategies for cultivating a following of students who succeed. This is probably the most important class I teach because it helps writers make the most of the expertise they already have.
Cost: $399
Register at www.christinakatz.com


Coming Classes:

Pitching Practice: Write Six Queries in Six Weeks
With Christina Katz
Class Begins May 12th
Prerequisites: WPSS with published clips or permission from the instructor.
In this writing class, pitching is all you do. Each week, you will study a successful writer's query and create your own list of steps to follow. You will receive a three-page worksheet weekly, which will provide helpful ideas and checklists to help you systematize your query writing process and increase your productivity.
Cost: $250.00
More/Register at www.christinakatz.com


Updated and Improved!
Craft A Saleable Nonfiction Book Proposal
With Christina Katz
Class Begins on March 3rd
Prerequisites: Former student or Permission from Instructor.
Most writers underestimate the comprehensiveness needed to craft a saleable book proposal that will garner the interest of agents and editors. They also mistake the definition of platform and importance of aligning their proposal to a solid track record. A two-time author, Christina has helped hundreds of nonfiction writers succeed over the past seven years. Now she's making her proposal-writing advice available in a six-week e-mail course to aspiring authors who want to nail the proposal the first time around. The best way to craft a short, tight proposal that will impress agents and editors is with the help of a seasoned professional.
Cost: $399.00
Register at www.christinakatz.com


NOW OFFERING ONGOING SUPPORT FOR FORMER STUDENTS VIA DREAM TEAMS!

Read the updated information and register here.

Invest In Your Writing Career Today
& Reap Greater Rewards Tomorrow.

Upcoming Classes with Qualified Instructors

Register Now for Winter Classes That Begin on January 13th

Now includes both regional and national markets!
Writing and Publishing The Short Stuff
Especially For Moms (But Not Only for Moms!)
With Christina Katz
Class Begins January 13, 2010
Prerequisites: None
Finally, a writing workshop that fits into the busy lives of moms! You will learn how to create short, easy-to-write articles-a skill that will make it easier to move up to longer, more time-consuming articles when you're ready. Try your pen at tips, fillers, short interviews, list articles, how-tos, and short personal essays-all within six weeks. Now includes markets!
Cost: $250.00
More/Register at www.christinakatz.com


Personal Essays that Get Published
With Abigail Green
Class Begins January 13, 2010
Prerequisites: None
The popularity of reality shows, blogs, and tell-all books proves that it pays to get personal these days. Whether you want to write introspective essays, short humor pieces, or first-person reported stories, your life is a goldmine of rich material that all kinds of publications are pining for. Personal Essays that Get Published will teach you how to get your personal experiences down on the page and get them published. Students will learn how to find ideas, hone their voice, craft solid leads and endings, reslant their work for different markets, and submit their essays for publication.
Cost: $250.00
More/Register at www.christinakatz.com


Updated and Improved!
Turn Your Specialty Into Course Curriculum
With Christina Katz
Class Begins on January 13th
Prerequisites: Former student or Permission from Instructor. Recommended before CSNBP.
I bet you have worked long and hard to discover your specialty, narrow the focus of your expertise, and build your credibility, so shouldn't you also develop a course curriculum that you can use as the starting point for years of teaching and learning from your students? I have been doing this for eight years and in this six-week class, I will share all of the insights I have learned so you can create your own class, including strategies for cultivating a following of students who succeed. This is probably the most important class I teach because it helps writers make the most of the expertise they already have.
Cost: $399
Register at www.christinakatz.com


Coming Classes:

Pitching Practice: Write Six Queries in Six Weeks
With Christina Katz
Class Begins May 12th
Prerequisites: WPSS with published clips or permission from the instructor.
In this writing class, pitching is all you do. Each week, you will study a successful writer's query and create your own list of steps to follow. You will receive a three-page worksheet weekly, which will provide helpful ideas and checklists to help you systematize your query writing process and increase your productivity.
Cost: $250.00
More/Register at www.christinakatz.com


Updated and Improved!
Craft A Saleable Nonfiction Book Proposal
With Christina Katz
Class Begins on March 3rd
Prerequisites: Former student or Permission from Instructor.
Most writers underestimate the comprehensiveness needed to craft a saleable book proposal that will garner the interest of agents and editors. They also mistake the definition of platform and importance of aligning their proposal to a solid track record. A two-time author, Christina has helped hundreds of nonfiction writers succeed over the past seven years. Now she's making her proposal-writing advice available in a six-week e-mail course to aspiring authors who want to nail the proposal the first time around. The best way to craft a short, tight proposal that will impress agents and editors is with the help of a seasoned professional.
Cost: $399.00
Register at www.christinakatz.com


NOW OFFERING ONGOING SUPPORT FOR FORMER STUDENTS VIA DREAM TEAMS!

Read the updated information and register here.

Invest In Your Writing Career Today
& Reap Greater Rewards Tomorrow.

Upcoming Classes with Qualified Instructors

Register Now for Winter Classes That Begin on January 13th

Now includes both regional and national markets!
Writing and Publishing The Short Stuff
Especially For Moms (But Not Only for Moms!)
With Christina Katz
Class Begins January 13, 2010
Prerequisites: None
Finally, a writing workshop that fits into the busy lives of moms! You will learn how to create short, easy-to-write articles-a skill that will make it easier to move up to longer, more time-consuming articles when you're ready. Try your pen at tips, fillers, short interviews, list articles, how-tos, and short personal essays-all within six weeks. Now includes markets!
Cost: $250.00
More/Register at www.christinakatz.com


Personal Essays that Get Published
With Abigail Green
Class Begins January 13, 2010
Prerequisites: None
The popularity of reality shows, blogs, and tell-all books proves that it pays to get personal these days. Whether you want to write introspective essays, short humor pieces, or first-person reported stories, your life is a goldmine of rich material that all kinds of publications are pining for. Personal Essays that Get Published will teach you how to get your personal experiences down on the page and get them published. Students will learn how to find ideas, hone their voice, craft solid leads and endings, reslant their work for different markets, and submit their essays for publication.
Cost: $250.00
More/Register at www.christinakatz.com


Updated and Improved!
Turn Your Specialty Into Course Curriculum
With Christina Katz
Class Begins on January 13th
Prerequisites: Former student or Permission from Instructor. Recommended before CSNBP.
I bet you have worked long and hard to discover your specialty, narrow the focus of your expertise, and build your credibility, so shouldn't you also develop a course curriculum that you can use as the starting point for years of teaching and learning from your students? I have been doing this for eight years and in this six-week class, I will share all of the insights I have learned so you can create your own class, including strategies for cultivating a following of students who succeed. This is probably the most important class I teach because it helps writers make the most of the expertise they already have.
Cost: $399
Register at www.christinakatz.com


Coming Classes:

Pitching Practice: Write Six Queries in Six Weeks
With Christina Katz
Class Begins May 12th
Prerequisites: WPSS with published clips or permission from the instructor.
In this writing class, pitching is all you do. Each week, you will study a successful writer's query and create your own list of steps to follow. You will receive a three-page worksheet weekly, which will provide helpful ideas and checklists to help you systematize your query writing process and increase your productivity.
Cost: $250.00
More/Register at www.christinakatz.com


Updated and Improved!
Craft A Saleable Nonfiction Book Proposal
With Christina Katz
Class Begins on March 3rd
Prerequisites: Former student or Permission from Instructor.
Most writers underestimate the comprehensiveness needed to craft a saleable book proposal that will garner the interest of agents and editors. They also mistake the definition of platform and importance of aligning their proposal to a solid track record. A two-time author, Christina has helped hundreds of nonfiction writers succeed over the past seven years. Now she's making her proposal-writing advice available in a six-week e-mail course to aspiring authors who want to nail the proposal the first time around. The best way to craft a short, tight proposal that will impress agents and editors is with the help of a seasoned professional.
Cost: $399.00
Register at www.christinakatz.com


NOW OFFERING ONGOING SUPPORT FOR FORMER STUDENTS VIA DREAM TEAMS!

Read the updated information and register here.

Invest In Your Writing Career Today
& Reap Greater Rewards Tomorrow.

Invest In Your Writing Career Today & Reap Greater Rewards Tomorrow

FALL CLASSES BEGIN ON OCTOBER 7TH!
With Christina Katz & Other Highly Qualified Instructors

NEW!!!
Destination: Book Deal
Advanced Student Discussion Group
With Christina Katz
Prerequisites: 3 Previous Classes with Christina
Destination: Book Deal is a monthly 90 minute accountability group that guides members towards landing a book deal sooner rather than later. Members will check in each month and set monthly goals. Christina Katz facilitates this group by phone as a way to stay in touch with her former students and point out the shortcuts, pitfalls, and career building opportunities available to experienced writers aiming for a traditional nonfiction book deal.
Cost: $75.00 quarterly (Intro price)
Dates: October - December 2009
Days & Times of calls TBA according to group need
Space is limited to 12 participants
More/register: E-mail Christina


NEW!!!
Article Accountability Dream Team For Former Writing & Publishing the Short Stuff Students
With Christina Katz
Prerequisites: WPSS
The Article Accountability Dream Team is a monthly 90 minute accountability group that guides members towards getting more articles in print in less time than it might otherwise take going it alone. Members will check in each month and set monthly goals. Christina Katz facilitates this group by phone as a way to stay in touch with her former students and point out the shortcuts, pitfalls, and career building opportunities available to article writers, who wish to get published and profit from their writing.
Cost: $75.00 quarterly (Intro price)
Dates: January - March 2010
Days & Times of calls TBA according to group need
Space is limited to 12 participants
More/register: E-mail Christina


Writing and Publishing The Short Stuff
Especially For Moms (But Not Only for Moms!)
With Christina Katz
Class Begins October 7th
Prerequisites: None
Finally, a writing workshop that fits into the busy lives of moms! You will learn how to create short, easy-to-write articles-a skill that will make it easier to move up to longer, more time-consuming articles when you're ready. Try your pen at tips, fillers, short interviews, list articles, how-tos, and short personal essays-all within six weeks. Now includes markets!
Cost: $250.00
More/Register at www.christinakatz.com


Pitching Practice: Write Six Queries in Six Weeks
With Christina Katz
Class Begins October 7th
Prerequisites: Permission from the instructor
In this writing class, pitching is all you do. Each week, you will study a successful writer's query and create your own list of steps to follow. You will receive a three-page worksheet weekly, which will provide helpful ideas and checklists to help you systematize your query writing process and increase your productivity.
Cost: $250.00
More/Register at www.christinakatz.com


Platform 102: Grow Your Specialty Into An Online Platform
With Christina Katz
Class Begins October 7th
Prerequisites: Platform 101 or Permission from the Instructor
Frustrated with online platform development? Picking up where Platform 101 left off, this class helps you position yourself as a seasoned professional, who isn't afraid to let the world know what you have to offer. Take your writing career to a more professional level with a blog, Web site, newsletter, and cover the basics of social networking. By the end of our six weeks, you will have a clear vision of your platform, and a plan for first and future steps. By the time we are through, you will be ready to launch the book-worthy presence that agents and editors require.
Cost: $250.00
More/Register at www.christinakatz.com


Writing for the Web
With Jennifer Applin
Class Begins on August 12th
Prerequisites: None
These days virtually every business and industry needs to have an online presence. With a growing trend in Internet marketing, e-commerce and online publications, the need for creating well-written web content is more important than ever. If you are looking to make a name for yourself, and a living, writing for the web, then this course can help you. Students will learn how to develop a writing style that is suitable for the web; provide a variety of services (online articles, website content, blogging, editing, etc.); establish a fair rate and avoid scams; find paying assignments and secure steady accounts.
Cost: $250.00.
More/Register at www.christinakatz.com


Personal Essays that Get Published
With Abigail Green
Class Begins on October 7th
Prerequisites: None
The popularity of reality shows, blogs, and tell-all books proves that it pays to get personal these days. Whether you want to write introspective essays, short humor pieces, or first-person reported stories, your life is a goldmine of rich material that all kinds of publications are pining for. Personal Essays that Get Published will teach you how to get your personal experiences down on the page and get them published. Students will learn how to find ideas, hone their voice, craft solid leads and endings, reslant their work for different markets, and submit their essays for publication.
Cost: $250.00
More/Register at www.christinakatz.com


Poetry for the People
With Sage Cohen
Class Begins on October 7th
Prerequisites: None
Have you always wanted to write a poem but didn't know how to begin? Maybe you're already writing poetry and want to connect with your muse more often, or brush up on your poetic prowess? Poetry for the People takes poetry off of its academic pedestal, making it accessible to and enjoyable for everyone. Six lessons with six assignments completed in six weeks.
Cost: $250.00
More/Register at www.christinakatz.com

FALL CLASSES BEGIN ON OCTOBER 7TH!

With Christina Katz & Other Highly Qualified Instructors

NEW!!!
Destination: Book Deal
Advanced Student Discussion Group
With Christina Katz
Prerequisites: 3 Previous Classes with Christina
Destination: Book Deal is a monthly 90 minute accountability group that guides members towards landing a book deal sooner rather than later. Members will check in each month and set monthly goals. Christina Katz facilitates this group by phone as a way to stay in touch with her former students and point out the shortcuts, pitfalls, and career building opportunities available to experienced writers aiming for a traditional nonfiction book deal.
Cost: $75.00 quarterly (Intro price)
Dates: October - December 2009
Days & Times of calls TBA according to group need
Space is limited to 12 participants
More/register: E-mail Christina


NEW!!!
Article Accountability Dream Team For Former Writing & Publishing the Short Stuff Students
With Christina Katz
Prerequisites: WPSS
The Article Accountability Dream Team is a monthly 90 minute accountability group that guides members towards getting more articles in print in less time than it might otherwise take going it alone. Members will check in each month and set monthly goals. Christina Katz facilitates this group by phone as a way to stay in touch with her former students and point out the shortcuts, pitfalls, and career building opportunities available to article writers, who wish to get published and profit from their writing.
Cost: $75.00 quarterly (Intro price)
Dates: January - March 2010
Days & Times of calls TBA according to group need
Space is limited to 12 participants
More/register: E-mail Christina


Writing and Publishing The Short Stuff
Especially For Moms (But Not Only for Moms!)
With Christina Katz
Class Begins October 7th
Prerequisites: None
Finally, a writing workshop that fits into the busy lives of moms! You will learn how to create short, easy-to-write articles-a skill that will make it easier to move up to longer, more time-consuming articles when you're ready. Try your pen at tips, fillers, short interviews, list articles, how-tos, and short personal essays-all within six weeks. Now includes markets!
Cost: $250.00
More/Register at www.christinakatz.com


Pitching Practice: Write Six Queries in Six Weeks
With Christina Katz
Class Begins October 7th
Prerequisites: Permission from the instructor
In this writing class, pitching is all you do. Each week, you will study a successful writer's query and create your own list of steps to follow. You will receive a three-page worksheet weekly, which will provide helpful ideas and checklists to help you systematize your query writing process and increase your productivity.
Cost: $250.00
More/Register at www.christinakatz.com


Platform 102: Grow Your Specialty Into An Online Platform
With Christina Katz
Class Begins October 7th
Prerequisites: Platform 101 or Permission from the Instructor
Frustrated with online platform development? Picking up where Platform 101 left off, this class helps you position yourself as a seasoned professional, who isn't afraid to let the world know what you have to offer. Take your writing career to a more professional level with a blog, Web site, newsletter, and cover the basics of social networking. By the end of our six weeks, you will have a clear vision of your platform, and a plan for first and future steps. By the time we are through, you will be ready to launch the book-worthy presence that agents and editors require.
Cost: $250.00
More/Register at www.christinakatz.com


Writing for the Web
With Jennifer Applin
Class Begins on August 12th
Prerequisites: None
These days virtually every business and industry needs to have an online presence. With a growing trend in Internet marketing, e-commerce and online publications, the need for creating well-written web content is more important than ever. If you are looking to make a name for yourself, and a living, writing for the web, then this course can help you. Students will learn how to develop a writing style that is suitable for the web; provide a variety of services (online articles, website content, blogging, editing, etc.); establish a fair rate and avoid scams; find paying assignments and secure steady accounts.
Cost: $250.00.
More/Register at www.christinakatz.com


Personal Essays that Get Published
With Abigail Green
Class Begins on October 7th
Prerequisites: None
The popularity of reality shows, blogs, and tell-all books proves that it pays to get personal these days. Whether you want to write introspective essays, short humor pieces, or first-person reported stories, your life is a goldmine of rich material that all kinds of publications are pining for. Personal Essays that Get Published will teach you how to get your personal experiences down on the page and get them published. Students will learn how to find ideas, hone their voice, craft solid leads and endings, reslant their work for different markets, and submit their essays for publication.
Cost: $250.00
More/Register at www.christinakatz.com


Poetry for the People
With Sage Cohen
Class Begins on October 7th
Prerequisites: None
Have you always wanted to write a poem but didn't know how to begin? Maybe you're already writing poetry and want to connect with your muse more often, or brush up on your poetic prowess? Poetry for the People takes poetry off of its academic pedestal, making it accessible to and enjoyable for everyone. Six lessons with six assignments completed in six weeks.
Cost: $250.00
More/Register at www.christinakatz.com

Invest In Your Writing Career Today
& Reap Greater Rewards Tomorrow.

Invest In Your Writing Career Today & Reap Greater Rewards Tomorrow

EARLY FALL CLASSES BEGIN ON AUGUST 12TH!

Writing and Publishing The Short Stuff
Especially For Moms (But Not Only for Moms!)
With Christina Katz
Class Begins August 12th
Prerequisites: None
Finally, a writing workshop that fits into the busy lives of moms! You will learn how to create short, easy-to-write articles-a skill that will make it easier to move up to longer, more time-consuming articles when you're ready. Try your pen at tips, fillers, short interviews, list articles, how-tos, and short personal essays-all within six weeks. Now includes markets!
Cost: $250.00.
More/Register at www.christinakatz.com

Platform Building 101: Discover your Specialty
With Christina Katz
Class Begins on August 12th
Prerequisites: None
Identifying your writing specialty is one of the trickiest and most necessary steps in launching a writing career today. This class will help you find your best audiences, cultivate your expertise, manage your ideas, develop marketing skills, claim your path, serve editors and become portfolio-minded. You'll learn how to become the professional you've always wanted to be and, most importantly, how to take your writing career more seriously.
Cost: $250.00.
More/Register at www.christinakatz.com

Writing for the Web
With Jennifer Applin
Class Begins on August 12th
Prerequisites: None
These days virtually every business and industry needs to have an online presence. With a growing trend in Internet marketing, e-commerce and online publications, the need for creating well-written web content is more important than ever. If you are looking to make a name for yourself, and a living, writing for the web, then this course can help you. Students will learn how to develop a writing style that is suitable for the web; provide a variety of services (online articles, website content, blogging, editing, etc.); establish a fair rate and avoid scams; find paying assignments and secure steady accounts.
Cost: $250.00.
More/Register at www.christinakatz.com

 

Upcoming Scheduled Classes & Events with Christina Katz: Spring - Fall 2009

I've added my upcoming Writer's Digest Webinar on June 4th!

LIVE APPEARANCES:
I love chatting with readers. Come and meet me!

Sunday - Tuesday , May 3-5, 2009
King County Library Tour
Seattle, Washington
May 3: Mercer Island Branch, 2 p.m.
May 4: Covington Branch, 7 p.m.
May 5: Belleview Branch, 7 p.m.
More Info

Writer's Digest/BEA Writer's Conference
Wednesday, May 27th, All day
New York, NY at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
More Info 

June 4 — Author Webinar
Are You a Specialist or a Generalist?
Evaluating Your Skill Set to Survive in Today's Publishing Environment
by Christina Katz (60 minutes)

What are your skill sets as a writer, and how do you evaluate them? How do you decide whether to specialize or generalize? You need to establish a strong direction for your development as a writer to survive in the changing times of publishing. All registrants will be asked to take a pre-quiz called "What's Your Specialty?"

This live event will offer:

    * Tips and paths for both specialists and generalists, and how to get started
    * How to combine a specialist and generalist approach
    * Examples of writers' websites (both specialist and generalist)
    * Opportunity to ask Christina Katz your questions about platform development


Bonus: All attendees receive a copy of Get Known Before the Book Deal by Christina Katz.

Details: TBA

Writer's Digest Conference: The Business of Getting Published
September 18-20, 2009
The New York Marriott Marquis
Times Square, New York, NY
TBA

Willamette Writers Mid-Valley Chapter
October 1, 2009
Tsunami Books
2585 Willamette St., Eugene, Oregon
6:30 - 7:00 Social time
7:00 - 8:15 Speaker
8:15 – 8:45 Questions and books signing
Open to the public; tea, coffee and cookies provided
More Info

TEACHING:
Classes with myself & other highly qualified instructors!

Spring E-mail Classes Begin Wednesday, May 6, 2009:
Craft A Saleable Nonfiction Book Proposal
Turn Your Specialty Into Course Curriculum
Writing for the Web (with Jennifer Applin)
Personal Essays That Get Published (with Abigail Green)

Early Fall E-mail Classes Begin August 12, 2009:
Writing & Publishing the Short Stuff
Platform 101: Discover Your Specialty
Writing for the Web (with Jennifer Applin)

Late Fall E-mail Classes Begin October 7, 2009:
Writing & Publishing the Short Stuff
Platform 102: Grow Your Specialty Into An Online Platform
Writing for the Web (with Jennifer Applin)
Personal Essays That Get Published (with Abigail Green)
Poetry for the People (with Sage Cohen)

HOSTING:

Northwest Author Series, Wilsonville, Oregon
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Carmen T. Bernier Grand
"Writing Children's Books"
2:30-4:30 p.m. at the Wilsonville Public Library
Books on sale after the event
Cost $3-5
More info

Northwest Author Series, Wilsonville, Oregon
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Elizabeth Lyon
"The Successful Nonfiction Book Proposal"
2:30-4:30 p.m. at the Wilsonville Public Library
Books on sale after the event
Cost $3-5
More info

Northwest Author Series, Wilsonville, Oregon
Call for presenters for the 2009-2010 series.
May - June 2009
More info (Will be posted on May 1st)

Meeting Schedulers/Event Planners:

If you would like to invite me to your conference or event, please email me your dates and rates at “writer mama at earthlink dot net.”