How Community Boosts Me
This is an updated version of a post that originally appeared in the June 2019 edition of my newsletter Readiculous Musings. You can...
top of page
katchowrites
May 2, 2019
Wicked Fox Order Gift!
If you’re buying Wicked Fox or requesting it from your library, I’d love to give you a gift to show my appreciation! These beautiful...
katchowrites
Nov 16, 2018
New Co-Host on Write or Die (WorD) Podcast!
Hi everyone! I wanted to write a post because I have a really fun announcement. My good friend, Claribel Ortega, has long been an...
katchowrites
Oct 1, 2018
Own Your Own (Redux)
This post originally appeared in the September 2018 edition of my newsletter Readiculous Musings. You can subscribe for it HERE. (I’m...
katchowrites
Jul 31, 2018
Creating art during times of turmoil
So, I am stealing an idea from my writer BFF, Claribel Ortega and posting some of my content a month after it appears in my newsletter....
katchowrites
Dec 28, 2017
Kat’s Year End Round-Up!
Well, it’s the end of the year. Which means…time for wrap up posts! Wheeeee! So, let’s just jump into my list of favorite books, music,...
katchowrites
Dec 11, 2017
My Fallow Periods
I’m back! Hello strangers, remember me? I’m the person that’s supposed to keep this blog updated, even though I haven’t posted in MONTHS....
katchowrites
Mar 24, 2017
The Diversity Conversation pt2: Resources and Links
The Real Reason We Need Diverse Books Eight kids show Matt de la Pena the the real reason We Need Diverse Books. *mic drop* Visit our...
katchowrites
Mar 20, 2017
Writer Mentor Programs: What are they & are they for me?
In honor of Author Mentor Match, I made ANOTHER vlog. I know, I know. You’re thinking, “Kat, can you calm down on these vlogs?” And my...
katchowrites
Jan 5, 2017
The Diversity Conversation (pt 1)
I’ve watched the conversation around diversity change over the past few years when it comes to literature and YA/kidlit in particular. I...
katchowrites
Dec 29, 2016
Twitter Basics and How I Use Them
Hello friends, I’ve been thinking about writing a Twitter 101 post for awhile. Not only because I think Twitter is ah-maz-ing, but...
katchowrites
Dec 1, 2016
The fear and thrill of writing #ownvoices
I want to write an honest post about something that has always worried me and probably will always worry me as I keep writing about my...
katchowrites
Sep 19, 2016
Twitter and Conference Pitching: A Quick Guide
I’m not an expert on pitching, but I am one of the few people who kind of loves it. So, I was hoping this post could be informational but...
katchowrites
Jun 22, 2016
#OwnYourOwn: How I found my #OwnVoice
This week is the start of #OwnYourOwn started by the lovely Kaye (@GildedSpine). YA Interrobang wrote a wonderful intro article about it...
katchowrites
May 15, 2016
Adventures in Revising(2): CPs, Beta Readers, or hired editors?
I was reading Miss Snark’s First Victim and Authoress had a really great point about hiring an editor for revisions. To paraphrase she...
katchowrites
May 13, 2016
Why I love Query Tracker
If you’re querying or about to query, then you probably know there are a lot of tools out there to help you in the process. For myself, I...
bottom of page