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You are here: Home / Giveaways / Meet the Author: Christina Katz

Meet the Author: Christina Katz

January 14, 2008 By Stephanie

Meet the Author: Christina Katz 1If you’ve ever aspired to become a published writer (be it as a freelancer for magazines, a full-length novelist, or a children’s book author), you will definitely want to “meet” Christina Katz.

Katz is the author of Writer Mama: How to Raise a Writing Career Alongside Your Kids (read my full review here). If you pick up her book, you’ll be refreshed and challenged by Katz‘ honest and encouraging style. She is all about helping other moms and she’s not afraid to be authentic in the process.

ME: How old is your daughter?

KATZ: My daughter, Samantha Rose, is five and three quarters. I only give you the fraction because she would. She can’t wait until her sixth birthday. We, however, want her to stay five forever. But what are you going to do, right?

ME: What are the top 3 writing tools that you can’t live without?

KATZ: My top three writing tools are a Mead Stiff-back notebook, a G-2 Pilot fine-point pen (but not extra-fine—I’m picky about that) and my iMac (desktop version, not laptop). Using these three tools on a daily basis, there’s no limit to what I can accomplish.

ME: What are the top 3 writing conferences that you have attended?
KATZ: Three writing conferences I think are more than worth the money are:
* The Willamette Writers Conference in Portland, Oregon

* The Pacific Northwest Writers Conference in Seattle, Washington

* The Writer’s Digest/Book Expo America Writer’s Conference

I attended all three last year. Any one of them can provide the necessary publishing industry insights that writers need to be competitive today. I suggest attending the entire conference, when possible, and milking the sessions and events for all they are worth. At the very least, attend a full day and do the same. Just pick the day that has the most of what you need.

ME: Is it realistic for an aspiring writer to expect to earn a “livable” income as a writer?
KATZ: Thank you for asking! I’ll try not to stand on my soapbox too long. It is just as realistic for an aspiring writer to expect to earn a livable income as a writer, as it is for any person to expect to become a professional in any field. What is not realistic is to expect to succeed without learning all of the professional ropes. Would an aspiring lawyer become “a professional” overnight? How about a doctor? An artist? A teacher? I rarely encounter aspiring writers who can’t write well enough to make it eventually. But those who succeed as professional writers take a much more holistic approach. They get that writing is a profession. And they do what it takes to develop that professionalism over time. So forget about overnight success. Writing success comes from the accumulation of sustained effort over time.

If you want to stay up with all of the latest news in Katz‘ world (including what her new book is about and how to get a scholarship for her upcoming writing class), be sure to check in regularly at the Writer Mama blog.

Meet the Author: Christina Katz 2WIN IT! One aspiring writer mama will receive a copy of Writer Mama: How to Raise a Writing Career Alongside Your Kids by Christina Katz. To enter, simply leave a comment and your e-mail address on this post prior to Wednesday, Jan. 16, at midnight. The winner will be contacted and announced on Thursday, Jan. 17. * Winner must provide a U.S. mailing address.

* UPDATE * The winner is #2 Bree. Congratulations!

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Comments

  1. lilyk says

    January 17, 2008 at 7:52 am

    Please enter me into the contest. Thanks!

  2. Miranda says

    January 17, 2008 at 4:56 am

    please enter me thanks

  3. jazzchild32 says

    January 17, 2008 at 4:03 am

    I am very interested in this book. Please count me in.

  4. memetu says

    January 17, 2008 at 3:41 am

    Comedy will be my specialty since I have children underfoot.

  5. cpom says

    January 17, 2008 at 1:08 am

    Please enter me in the drawing.

    cmpsweep AT hotmail DOT com

  6. Bakersdozen says

    January 16, 2008 at 8:51 pm

    I am always being told that I should write a book. I would love to read this. Thanks for the contest.

  7. Fidget says

    January 16, 2008 at 8:43 pm

    please enter me, i’d love to win a copy

  8. Amy says

    January 16, 2008 at 6:20 pm

    I have been trying to write my book for about 3 years now. With the 6.2 kids, I’m finding it not as easy as I would have thought. This book looks like something that could truly help me out!

  9. Talitha says

    January 16, 2008 at 4:55 pm

    Pick me please!

  10. purplepassion126 says

    January 16, 2008 at 4:50 pm

    Sounds like something I need.

  11. Momaloney says

    January 16, 2008 at 4:14 pm

    Sounds like a great motivator to keep writing.

  12. Diane says

    January 16, 2008 at 3:01 pm

    Sounds like something I gotta read!
    themommyspot(at)gmail(dot)com

  13. garrettsambo says

    January 16, 2008 at 2:36 pm

    I would love to win this prize

  14. maddgiggler says

    January 16, 2008 at 2:16 pm

    I tried to do this eleven years ago after my oldest son was born but failed horribly. Maybe this book is what I need.

    maddgiggler@yahoo.com

  15. trudee says

    January 16, 2008 at 11:38 am

    sounds interesting

  16. ZuzuBean says

    January 16, 2008 at 7:56 am

    Great review! And thanks for the chance to win. What a nice bonus!

    marie (at) wordsculpture (dot) com

  17. dwarzel says

    January 16, 2008 at 4:59 am

    Count me in!

  18. Tenebrae says

    January 16, 2008 at 4:59 am

    Count me in as well please.

    Like many others here, I think this book could help me kick-start my writing (Once I’ve managed to find the time to read it of course!)

    Nice interview.

    linda_warner (at) juno (dot) com

  19. Anonymous says

    January 16, 2008 at 4:52 am

    Include me please,

    yadgirl (at) chartertn (dot) net

  20. Matt and says

    January 16, 2008 at 4:17 am

    I would love to win/read this book.
    :)

  21. - MB says

    January 16, 2008 at 4:13 am

    looks like a great book

  22. ladypawnbroker says

    January 16, 2008 at 3:01 am

    This looks like a great book. Please enter me!
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  23. Heather says

    January 16, 2008 at 2:42 am

    This is a great prize. Thanks!

  24. Stephen A says

    January 16, 2008 at 1:10 am

    A fun read!

  25. Jessilyn82 says

    January 15, 2008 at 10:42 pm

    This looks interesting, I’d love to win this for my sister

  26. Mike says

    January 15, 2008 at 10:36 pm

    I want to win

  27. Bonnie says

    January 15, 2008 at 10:07 pm

    I never knew this book existed! I would love to win this book because I am always writing short stories for my kids and would love to see how to go about getting them published or even if they have what it takes!

  28. megankortepeter says

    January 15, 2008 at 10:03 pm

    Sounds like just the book I’ve been looking for.

  29. Holly says

    January 15, 2008 at 9:20 pm

    i would love to try freelance while staying home to raise my son.

  30. Kristi says

    January 15, 2008 at 8:14 pm

    I cannot say enough great things about this book. I absolutely loved it, and it really provided me with the confidence to transition from business writing to writing for magazines (I just have to find the time to do it now). Thanks for a great interview with an amazing woman.

  31. sachidewey says

    January 15, 2008 at 7:10 pm

    I would really love to win this one!

  32. Gina says

    January 15, 2008 at 6:42 pm

    OK, it’s like this was written just for me. I reeeeeeeeally want to win!

  33. Gabrielle says

    January 15, 2008 at 6:41 pm

    Would love it for my mother.

  34. redron says

    January 15, 2008 at 4:16 pm

    want to win

  35. aliahparis says

    January 15, 2008 at 3:44 pm

    Would love this win!

  36. borogirl says

    January 15, 2008 at 3:39 pm

    Would love to win
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  37. brandy w says

    January 15, 2008 at 3:33 pm

    i put writing on hold when i had kids so this would help.
    bwalleshauser at yahoo dot com

  38. mama2007 says

    January 15, 2008 at 3:14 pm

    excited about this prize! :-) e.by@hotmail.com

  39. Annette says

    January 15, 2008 at 2:11 pm

    Enter me, please.

  40. Tamara says

    January 15, 2008 at 1:48 pm

    Thanks for the chance to win!

  41. Megan says

    January 15, 2008 at 1:21 pm

    This is the best book for aspiring writer-Moms!

  42. Bess says

    January 15, 2008 at 12:16 pm

    Oh, yes! Please include me! Thanks!

    cbdulrich[at]yahoo[dot]com

  43. Kristi says

    January 15, 2008 at 8:28 am

    I want to write, but have a hard time knowing where to get started, and homeschooling my son is so very demanding. Thank you.

  44. Anonymous says

    January 15, 2008 at 8:13 am

    Before I had my daughter, I used to read every issue of Writer’s Digest, and devour books on writing.
    I can honestly say that a book about trying to keep writing while raising a family is something I haven’t seen before.
    I think it’s hard enough to get started writing some days and a family provides a million distractions and excuses to play hooky from writing.
    I can relate to this book. I think there’s a need for a book like this because nobody has really covered this subject in depth.
    Thank you for the chance to win a copy of this book.

    tonylethal@aol.com

  45. Chrysa says

    January 15, 2008 at 8:09 am

    Sounds like a great book.

  46. rosannepm says

    January 15, 2008 at 6:03 am

    would like to give to someone I know who likes to write

  47. Nowniki says

    January 15, 2008 at 5:55 am

    Thanks for the chance to win this!

  48. shamner says

    January 15, 2008 at 5:42 am

    My passion is writing, but it can be so hard to figure out the way to go about it with three little boys running around. I think your book would be a miracle worker.

  49. Danielle says

    January 15, 2008 at 5:05 am

    oooh! i’d love this book!
    dansan826 at yahoo.com

  50. Chief Family Officer says

    January 15, 2008 at 4:57 am

    I would love to have some tips!

  51. Sarah W. says

    January 15, 2008 at 4:26 am

    RYC about my daughter’s Adidas sweatsuit. You know its sad when your 4 month old daughter dresses more stylish than you!! That is my life!

  52. Melissa says

    January 15, 2008 at 4:24 am

    Ooh, I’d love to read the book! Looks like I’m not the only one, based on the number of comments!

  53. Erica G says

    January 15, 2008 at 2:43 am

    I am interestd in writing but hav no idea how to manage it. This book will help.

  54. sweetnlow121 says

    January 15, 2008 at 2:43 am

    Thanks for the review!

    Caryn

  55. Anonymous says

    January 15, 2008 at 2:24 am

    Please anything to get my creativity flowing.
    Shay
    shaythatcher@yahoo.com

  56. Margie says

    January 15, 2008 at 2:15 am

    I would love to read this book!

  57. ky2here says

    January 15, 2008 at 1:46 am

    This book sounds interesting

  58. rebbi511 says

    January 15, 2008 at 1:38 am

    I want this

  59. bhjustice says

    January 15, 2008 at 1:37 am

    Sounds great!

  60. ladyamanda says

    January 15, 2008 at 1:11 am

    I’d love to win this, I’ve been seriously toying with trying to write “for a living” – I’m a former paralegal turned SAHM, but there’s a big difference between writing for a magazine, and a Judge!

  61. EvaPep says

    January 15, 2008 at 12:49 am

    Looks like a fabulous read

  62. nor_lou says

    January 15, 2008 at 12:20 am

    I could use this book

  63. pcbdolphins says

    January 15, 2008 at 12:12 am

    “My Little Angel Of Love”

    I gave life to a precious angel just a few short days ago
    I love her more than life itself but I loved her enough to let her go
    For two short days I held her close in a warm loving embrace
    Those beautiful moments in which we bonded my mind will never erase
    God gave me a Christian couple that can take care of her every need
    But my eyes will always be streaked with tears; my heart will forever bleed
    If I could have just one wish our paths will cross again
    But I will hold her close in my heart and love her in silence until then
    I know I did the right thing. I’m at peace with the Lord above
    And I know He will always be watching over “My Little Angel Of Love”

  64. paryjeja says

    January 15, 2008 at 12:11 am

    looks good

  65. Susanne says

    January 14, 2008 at 11:32 pm

    Ahhh, finally some help for inspiraation!! Thanks!

    stbaisch@yahoo.com

  66. Tabitha says

    January 14, 2008 at 11:26 pm

    I’ve been wanting this book.

    tabithagardner atgmail dotcom

  67. Brooke Lorren says

    January 14, 2008 at 11:17 pm

    I’m a SAHM/homeschool teacher and I used to write in high school… I would love to pick it up again. My husband also has written several novels and self-published one of his books. I’m sure that there’s plenty of wisdom that both of us could glean from this book.

  68. Mia says

    January 14, 2008 at 11:12 pm

    I bet this is a great book.

  69. samsakara says

    January 14, 2008 at 11:07 pm

    I have tried to write but with two kids It has been difficult.

  70. RedheadEsq says

    January 14, 2008 at 11:03 pm

    I am trying to be a Writer Mama myself and I would love to read your book.

  71. Shannon @ Some Fine Taters says

    January 14, 2008 at 10:18 pm

    Count me in!

  72. stomper666 says

    January 14, 2008 at 10:18 pm

    Good Idea

  73. Kathleen says

    January 14, 2008 at 9:45 pm

    My friend, a writer, just had her first baby in October and this would be a great gift for her, as she’s struggling to fit writing back into her life.

  74. Anonymous says

    January 14, 2008 at 9:30 pm

    I would love to read this! I’ve been out of the writing loop for a long time and would like your insight.

    vmd68_2000 at yahoo dot com.

  75. Matt and Becca says

    January 14, 2008 at 9:23 pm

    Sounds great! I’d love to read it.
    whitson1219[at]cox[dot]net

  76. Breeni Books says

    January 14, 2008 at 9:04 pm

    I would really love to read this. I need all the help I can get!

  77. Erica says

    January 14, 2008 at 9:04 pm

    I’ve always thought about doing freelance!

  78. David says

    January 14, 2008 at 8:51 pm

    Cant wait to read your new book.

  79. Megan@SortaCrunchy says

    January 14, 2008 at 8:35 pm

    oh, how I would love to win this!!

  80. windycindy says

    January 14, 2008 at 8:14 pm

    Good Day! What a wonderful and useful book. I really like the cover! Please enter me in your book giveaway contest. I appreciate it. Thanks,Cindi
    jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

  81. animika says

    January 14, 2008 at 8:14 pm

    ooh! i’m in too! i would love to win this book. thanks for the review and the contest!

    im.smiling at gmail dot com

  82. Mama Zen says

    January 14, 2008 at 8:06 pm

    I would LOVE to win this!

    kelli (at) pfrog (dot) net

  83. Miss Erica says

    January 14, 2008 at 8:02 pm

    I might like to break into that eventually; this might be a good starting place! gumbi1313@msn.com

  84. susan1215 says

    January 14, 2008 at 7:49 pm

    please enter me

  85. Ashley says

    January 14, 2008 at 7:38 pm

    Sounds like a great book!! Please enter me:) garypost@cox.net

  86. vmkids says

    January 14, 2008 at 7:37 pm

    This is a very good prize for those of us who like to write. I would love to read it and see how somebody else can get everything done at once.

  87. AspergersKitty says

    January 14, 2008 at 7:21 pm

    looks cool

  88. AylorCD says

    January 14, 2008 at 7:09 pm

    Wow! This is my dream.
    AylorCD@aol.com

  89. agordon10 says

    January 14, 2008 at 6:57 pm

    this book fits my situation perfectly!

  90. Cyberfox says

    January 14, 2008 at 6:57 pm

    I was just speaking with DH the other day about wanting to be a published author since I was a pre-teen. The writing fell by the wayside, and I would really love to win this book to jump start it again!

  91. toyota says

    January 14, 2008 at 6:48 pm

    This looks like good reading. Love to win it. thanks.

  92. dodo says

    January 14, 2008 at 6:47 pm

    Sounds like an interesting book. Count me in :)

  93. lovedandamazed says

    January 14, 2008 at 6:31 pm

    I am very interested in this book! Please count me in. :-)
    author_erin(at)lycos(dot)com

  94. Taryn says

    January 14, 2008 at 6:24 pm

    I’m very interested to read this! If I don’t win I may have to go buy it :)

  95. Sundi says

    January 14, 2008 at 6:15 pm

    I would love to check this book out! ksrutledge[at]hotmail.com

  96. Meg says

    January 14, 2008 at 5:56 pm

    Sounds great…count me in! ( meg dot wilson at gmail dot com )

  97. Rebecca says

    January 14, 2008 at 5:27 pm

    Looks like a good book.

  98. Dayclear says

    January 14, 2008 at 5:06 pm

    I would love to have this book and hopefully it would lead me to do the writing I have always wished to do.

  99. Naomi says

    January 14, 2008 at 4:57 pm

    I’ve been wanting to check this book out!

  100. Rhonda says

    January 14, 2008 at 4:44 pm

    Wow! This is a great way to be a stay at home mom.

  101. Bree says

    January 14, 2008 at 4:25 pm

    Looks like a great book- just might give me the spark I need!

  102. Lis Garrett says

    January 14, 2008 at 4:15 pm

    LOL! Looks like you beat me to the punch with the interview! Nice job!

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