Are you a writer mama?

There's several terrific articles in the latest issue of Writer's Digest on blogging, freelancing, and being a stay-at-home parent and writer. Luckily you can view them online without having to buy the issue.

The Write-At-Home Mom by Christina Katz offers some terrific tips on how to keep sane as a writer while trying to raise small children. You will have to buy the magazine to find out about the write-at-home mom writing contest, however. Also, her book Writer Mama: How to Raise a Writing Career Alongside Your Kids will be released next month. You should check her Writer Mama website, too.

Blogged and Burned by Sara Weinman is about why staying professional on your blog can help you avoid problems with your clients and future prospects and employers.

Pick Me - The old rules don't apply anymore. So what's an author gotta do to get noticed around here? by Linda Formichelli. I love Linda and am currently reading The Renegade Writer's Query Letters That Rock: The Freelance Writer's Guide to Selling More Work Faster. She always has great ideas for freelancers.

And speaking of The Write-At-Home Mom, it's 6:19 a.m. (yes, I got up early, one of her tips) and Monkey Boy's awake and telling me about the scary dream he had. So much for writing. It's time to put on my mommy hat and make breakfast.

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Comments

[Pass the Torch]

This is a great post. Today, I just wrote a post about my new book deal! Great timing!

[Wacky Mommy]

Awesome tips, thank you.

[Mrs. Flinger]

I keep holding on the hope that I'll get to be a "writer" but I do nothing about it. Thank you for some inspiration and practical tips to check out!

[Patti @ Strollerderby]

Great links, thank you.

[Karen]

A lot of great links-- I'll be glued to this computer for a few hours!

[tracey]

Ooooo goodie. Thanks for all the great resources.

[Linda Formichelli]

Thanks so much for mentioning Query Letters That Rock! I'm glad you're liking the book. It was a blast to write with Diana and we both learned a ton by interviewing all those editors and writers.

Linda

[petite mommy]

Those are some great resources...Working at home is a huge challenge...

[Evelyn]

Great Post! This book sounds like exactly what I need.

[Lindsay]

I love the Writer Mama book! I am going through it a little at a time and focusing on the tips and exercises. So far its been a great help and I would recommend anyone buying it :)

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