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************************************************************************ W R I T E R S O N T H E R I S E January 2006 Issue View the entire zine in all of its magnificence at... http://www.writersontherise.com/newsletterjanuary2006.html Give Christina Katz an electronic holler at.... Editor & Publisher: writersontherise@earthlink.net ************************************************************************ Subscribe/Unsubscribe at the bottom of this (brief) letter ************************************************************************ Letter From The Editor Dear Fellow Writers, As the holidays go out with a bang on New Year’s Eve, I have to admit, I’m relieved. I can get back to work! Yes! I love what I do. I love writing. And I feel so grateful to be able to pursue what I love as a career. Writing has been my constant companion in times of duress and joy. It has opened doors that might have remained closed or that I simply may have not noticed. Writing has helped me to create a strong, healthy inner dialogue with myself. Writing has helped me to transform self- destructiveness into creative self-determination. Writing has pulled me up, pulled me through and been an instrument for reaching out to others. Writing has helped me meet some truly wonderful people. My writing career hasn’t exactly been a cake-walk, but when I look back, I can see pretty clearly that my struggles have not been about others or even, “The Industry,” they have been about me struggling with me. When I flail, I am the one thrashing myself around. When I stumble, I am usually the one who was not paying attention. And when I succeed, it is because of my own consistent efforts over time. My husband Jason likes to say, “Slow and steady wins the race”—an expression a jackrabbit personality like myself does not always relish hearing. But in writing, as in most professions, he is right on the money. Developing a writing career takes time and patience and self-awareness. And the beat goes on, if you know what I mean. If we’re lucky, each January, we take the opportunity to look back and assess where we’ve been and then to look ahead to see where we’d like to be. Hopefully, we can take some time from our soon-to-be-busy- again schedules to set aside a few hours to envision a more expanded vision of our self-expression and our writing career. For me, the biggest difference comes from turning dreams into actions. Whatever steps we need to take, no matter how big or small, if we make them into a list of actions and take at least one step into uncharted territory per month, per week, per day, or however often we can, we will not have the same career at the end of 2006 as we do today. The whole point of action steps is to get us out of our comfort zone and out into the game. I can personally attest to suffering from tunnel vision, complacency and negative thinking. But when I take action, a real shift for the better is created. So, it’s a brand-spankin’ New Year. What’s that going to mean for you and your writing career? My hope is that this issue of Writers On The Rise will inspire you to step higher than you’ve ever dared to step before. Here’s a little toast: To all of our increased joy, prosperity and success in 2006! Cheers, everybody! In the writing spirit, Christina Katz P.S. We’ve got news. First, I am happy to announce that we have a new contributor. Susan Clark and I met in-person after she took my e-mail class last fall and we’ve been writer buddies ever since. I’m pleased that she was willing to take time out from the busy holiday season to help pull together this month’s issue. I think you’ll enjoy her article, “Write, Read and Cut Like Crazy: How I Became an Award- winning Writer,” her interview with Jennie Shortridge, author of the recently released novel, “Eating Heaven,” and the first of her many columns on how to create a more “Sustainable Office.” You asked for it, so each month this year I'll share the "The Writer Mama Story," the play-by-play on how I landed a book deal with Writer's Digest Books at the Willamette Writers Conference in August. I'll also update you on the book's progress and process. On a more personal note in WOTR news, Kristin Bair announced her engagement. She will marry in February and move to China with her soon-to-be husband Andrew, where they plan to live for two years. Needless to say, she's taking a couple of months off from “Writers with a Cause”—she's got a wedding to plan! Congratulations, Kristin and Andrew. View the entire zine by clicking on the links above or below... ************************************************************************ W R I T E R S O N T H E R I S E January 2006 Issue View the entire zine in all of its magnificence at... http://www.writersontherise.com/newsletterjanuary2006.html Give Christina Katz an electronic holler at.... Editor & Publisher: writersontherise@earthlink.net ************************************************************************ Sincerely, Christina Katz Author, Speaker & Writing Instructor Editor & Publisher writersontherise@earthlink.net Writers On The Rise, Create the Writing Career You've Imagined! http://www.writersontherise.com/newsletter.html Upcoming E-mail Classes: Writing and Publishing the Short Stuff (especially for moms) begins October 25. Pitching Practice begins October 25. More at: http://www.writersontherise.com/classes.html Coming February 2007: Writer Mama, How To Raise A Writing Career Alongside Your Kids For Writer's Digest Books Copyright (c) 2006 Christina Katz ---------- Thank you for joining us! Subscribe: 91126-subscribe@zinester.com Thank you for spending time with us! Unsubscribe: 91126- unsubscribe@zinester.com |
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