*Quirky design--unlike other freelance writing books (which are gray, businesslike, and boring), Writer Mama is sassy, fun and the perfect size for slipping into a purse or diaper bag
This book gives stay-at-home moms the encouragement and advice they need to create a successful writing career while raising their children. It covers everything from getting started and finding ideas to actually finding time to do the work. With advice on how to network and form a business and also instruction on crafting fiction, nonfiction and children's writing, this book covers everything a writer mama needs to succeed at her second job.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
The Book Every Aspiring Writer Mama Should Read!:
I've read this book cover to cover twice and I reference it regularly--my copy is well-worn. Christina Katz's tips, suggestions, and examples have been invaluable in helping me successfully launch my new writing career. This book has given me the ideas, the confidence, and the good old-fashioned "kick in the pants" that I've needed for years and haven't found anywhere else. I'm recommending Writer Mama to all my writing friends, even those who aren't mamas--they can skip the mama-specific stuff... more info
This book both inspires and instructs...You can't go Wrong.:
I purchased this book on Amazon a year ago, after reading many of the glowing reviews. They're true. Christina Katz de-mystifies the publishing process, along with great pitching and organizational tips to help you blossom as a freelance mama. Due to incorporating many of Christina's ideas, I've landed articles in local and national magazines. I'm also revising my first completed novel, preparing to send it out into the world. This book takes what is a cherished dream to many moms and... more info
An Encouraging Picture of Taking Small Steps:
Women, and particularly Moms, face emotional challenges daily, such as: Did I love my children well? Am I presenting my best self professionally and coming across confidently? Am I subconsciously harboring insecurities about writing which ultimately keep me from putting pen to paper? Don't get me wrong: this is a book about writing and taking practical steps to getting published, focusing on freelance writing but also including nonfiction; it does not presume to be a psychological book at all. HOWEVER,... more info
Wonderful Advice Packaged for Moms like Me:
I happen to be a freelance writer and a young mother, and this book teaches me a ton about how to do better at the first without sacrificing time or quality of care for my son. While the book does not actually cover how to get things done around a baby, she does do an admirable job of teaching you how to get the most out of a few minutes, and that is what I needed to know. Thank you for the EXCELLENT book!
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