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  Recent book launch; great holiday gift for mothers who write

  Harriet’s Voice: A Writing Mother’s Journey

  A great holiday gift for moms who write, who want to write,

  or who are pursuing other creative dreams.

  Katherine Hauswirth, a successful working writing mother,

  uses timeless words from Harriet Beecher Stowe, the famous

  writing mother of 7, to capture key elements

  of a successful writing life. Includes writing exercises

  designed to inspire and motivate creative mothers.

  Available at http://offthebookshelf.com/search?q=hauswirth

  (Hard copy edition includes worksheet space for exercises).

  For more information, contact khauswirth@sbcglobal.net.

  Posted 30 Oct 10 in the narrative ark

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  Hubpages? Other Online Sites for revenue?

  I did an experiement this year and wrote my first 10 articles for Suite 101. Granted, I could probably be more skilled with keywords and perhaps choose more topics that appeal to the masses. But I have studied the tutorials and have tried to be farily savvy that way.

  So far, I have made 3 dollars since January. I read some Web sites that say the effect is cumulative and slow to start; after 3 or 6 months you can have a regular income stream. One writer estimated that she made a dollar per article per month, so I thought maybe this could at least pay my Web hosting fees! And this particular writer pointed out that some editors had found her via her articles...so there could be that advantage.

  I'm going to hang on a while longer. It hasn't been fruitless--I actually enjoy writing the articles and it confirmed for me that I can write something decent on nearly any topic. I also have noticed some contributors write a lot shorter pieces and seem to put less effort in, based on the final product--can't seem to let go and just churn out fast but not too helpful pieces. Mostly I feel I could be making a lot more for the time and effort; perhaps channel that same energy into better querying and marketing my work.

  Must say Suite 101 makes the experience feel pleasant and is very user friendly. To me it has a community feeling. I am sure for some it may be a decent income generator. But not for me, not so far anyway!

  Katherine Hauswirth

  Posted 27 Mar 10 in the narrative ark

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  Harriet's Voice: Home Base for Writing Mothers

  Hi, fellow Grubbies. Please visit my new Web site: http://www.harrietsvoice.com OR http://www.katherinehauswirth.com. The site is geared towards writing mothers but includes links and quotes that many writers will appreciate. Sign up for updates, as the contests, events, blog are still evolving. Please take the online survey! Would love you to send quotes or links for the site.

  Thanks for your support,

  Katherine Hauswirth

  Posted 03 Dec 09 in the narrative ark

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  Creative moms unite!

  Creative Mothers Unite: Please lend 10 to 15 minutes for a survey on balancing creativity/motherhood to inform the new Harriet’s Voice Web site and book. Contact khauswirth@sbcglobal.net.

  Thank you,

  Katherine

   

  Posted 01 Nov 09 in the narrative ark

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  any other serious but geogaphically isolated writers out there?

  Hi, "Mermaid". Your message caught my eye--I live in Deep River! Not too many Grub Street members on the CT shoreline, I don't write fiction, not yet anyway. Nonfiction and poetry. I also have experience editing. I am working on a book right now that a publisher in the UK is interested in. Here's my home e-mail:khauswirth@sbcglobal.net. Please drop me a line if you'd like.

  Katherine

  Posted 15 Aug 09 in the narrative ark

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  Anyone interested in nature writing and other forms of essay?

  Just us chickens, Daniel. I think the best way is e-mail. Do you want to send me something first? khauswirth@sbcglobal.net. Please let me know the sort of feedback you are looking for--just overall impressions, or more in depth (ie, tracked changes in Word with any suggested corrections/rewords).

  Thanks,

  K

  Posted 11 Sep 08 in the narrative ark

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  Book blurbing

  I have had great luck with writing to authors with whom I feel a link and striking up an online acquaintance. For my recent book proposal, I reached out for several early endorsements, which read just like book blurbs. One was from an editor I knew pretty well, one was from an author I knew only moderately well from online correspondence, and one was from a stranger. I was delighted to find they were willing to look at a synopsis (or in one case, a proposal) and write something up. I think many authors are flattered to be asked, and it also helps build their own name (assuming what they endorse is a good read)! Of course, this might not apply to some really, really, big names who must get asked many times every day!

  Katherine

   

  Posted 20 Aug 08 in the narrative ark

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  Seeking someone to swap critiques

  I might be interested. Sounds like you write nonfiction?

  I only have one book proposal under my belt; have written a lot of queries for articles.

  Katherine Hauswirth

  Posted 02 Jul 08 in the narrative ark

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  Looking for a Writer's Group?

  Any CT members?

  I know there are probably not many, but if you live in CT or RI (near CT) I would love to get involved in a group. I live in Deep River and primarily write nonfiction (essays). Dabbling in poetry recently....

   

  Katherine Hauswirth

  Posted 02 Jul 08 in the narrative ark