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		<title>Writer Mama Success Rhythms</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 07:01:40 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Christina Katz]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Christina Katz Now that all thoughts are turning towards 2010, l&#8217;d like to point out the key change I think all writers, including writer mamas, need to make. We all need to diversify our skill sets or we won&#8217;t be able to compete in the new marketplace. So as we enjoy the holiday season, [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thewritermama.wordpress.com&amp;blog=659786&amp;post=3796&amp;subd=thewritermama&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>WINTER CLASSES BEGIN JANUARY 13TH!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 07:01:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Writer Mama</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Writing and Publishing The Short Stuff Especially For Moms (But Not Only for Moms!) With Christina Katz NEW: Now includes both regional and national markets! 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 [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thewritermama.wordpress.com&amp;blog=659786&amp;post=3787&amp;subd=thewritermama&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 07:01:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Writer Mama</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Abigail Green]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Abigail Green Is there any greater thrill than seeing your very own name in print? Unless it&#8217;s in the obituaries or police blotter, that is. I&#8217;m referring to seeing your byline accompanying an article you penned yourself. I&#8217;ve been at this for more than a decade, and I still get a little burst of [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thewritermama.wordpress.com&amp;blog=659786&amp;post=3785&amp;subd=thewritermama&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>This blog is moving to christinakatz.com as of December 30, 2009</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 03:40:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Writer Mama</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[writer mama riffs blog is moving to christinakatz.com]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I know. It&#8217;s sad. I&#8217;ve been here for three whole years. This was my FIRST blog and I loved every minute of being here. I hope that WordPress will let it live on for a good long time. What a wonderful context for Writer Mamas we created together! But, sadly, it&#8217;s time to move on. [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thewritermama.wordpress.com&amp;blog=659786&amp;post=3810&amp;subd=thewritermama&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>CHRISTINA&#8217;S UPCOMING GIGS!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 07:01:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Writer Mama</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Digital Book World New York, NY January 26 &#8211; 27 Panelist: &#8220;Get Noticed! Earn Attention for Every Book&#8221; More info Private Workshop: Power Up Your Platform for the Internet Age Sunday, February 28th Location: TBA Time: 1 &#8211; 4 p.m. Cost for 3-hour workshop: $75.00 Increase your visibility and influence based on your personal strengths [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thewritermama.wordpress.com&amp;blog=659786&amp;post=3782&amp;subd=thewritermama&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>And the recipients of the January 13th Writer Mama Scholarship are&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://thewritermama.wordpress.com/2009/12/15/and-the-recipients-of-the-january-13th-writer-mama-scholarship-are/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:06:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Writer Mama</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[mom writers]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[That&#8217;s right. The applications were so promising this time around that I decided to select two WPSS scholarship recipients. And they are: Robin Paulsen &#38; Carol J. Alexander Hearty congratulations, Robin &#38; Carol! Happy holidays! I look forward to working with you in class in a few of weeks. I will send you a class [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thewritermama.wordpress.com&amp;blog=659786&amp;post=3805&amp;subd=thewritermama&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Fit To Write Tips: Get Grateful</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 07:01:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Kelly James-Enger Last month, I talked about the benefits of having an inspiration file. Inspiration is critical to your success, certainly. But this month, it&#8217;s the perfect time to go a step beyond that &#8211; and think about what you&#8217;re grateful for. This applies to both your health and your writing career.   One [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thewritermama.wordpress.com&amp;blog=659786&amp;post=3774&amp;subd=thewritermama&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>DO YOU QUALIFY FOR THE WRITER MAMA SCHOLARSHIP ???</title>
		<link>http://thewritermama.wordpress.com/2009/12/11/do-you-qualify-for-the-writer-mama-scholarship-5/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 07:01:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Writer Mama</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[VALUE: $250.00!!! Are you a mom, who would love to take the Writing and Publishing the Short Stuff Class that starts January 13th, but you would not otherwise be able to afford it? Then be sure to apply for The Writer Mama Scholarship. I am accepting applications from Monday, December 7th through Sunday, December 13th [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thewritermama.wordpress.com&amp;blog=659786&amp;post=3772&amp;subd=thewritermama&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Writing Conference Success: Real Time and Post-Conference Strategies</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 07:01:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Writer Mama</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Mary Andonian]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Mary Andonian It&#8217;s conference weekend! You&#8217;ve mapped out your classes, signed up for your pitches, sent in materials for critique, prepared your dossier, and painted your nails. Whew! Now what?   Workshop strategies After every workshop, thank the presenter and request his contact info so you can follow up if you have post-conference questions. [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thewritermama.wordpress.com&amp;blog=659786&amp;post=3770&amp;subd=thewritermama&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Do You Qualify for the Writer Mama Scholarship? Deadline is Sunday, December 13th</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:25:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Writer Mama</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[VALUE: $250.00! Are you a mom, who would love to take the Writing and Publishing the Short Stuff Class that starts January 13th, but you would not otherwise be able to afford it? Then you qualify for The Writer Mama Scholarship. Application deadline for the next available scholarship for the January 13th Writing &#38; Publishing [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thewritermama.wordpress.com&amp;blog=659786&amp;post=3800&amp;subd=thewritermama&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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