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On a personal note

General musings on what it means (and looks like) to be a creative person in America, today.
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On Notes and a new open call for pages
Plus news about a writing retreat I've launched!
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Introducing "The Heart of It" writing retreats!
A brand new way to problem-solve, to rejuvenate, and to retreat with author and publishing expert, Courtney Maum. Applications are open now until Juneā€¦
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Can you be a good mom and a great writer?
Or, the pressure of the Good Mom Industrial Complex on the eve of a musical I'm going to miss
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Time for a check in
How are you feeling about the Opening Pages Intensive?
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Nailing your manuscript's opening: Introducing our opening pages intensive!
Join us on a six-week journey to enhance your opening pages! Sign-up info here.
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Friday Job Board
It's the Catapult Dumpster Fire edition! Lots of postings from Catapult instructors and editors now looking for work PLUS orgs that are hiring.
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Stuff from all over
What I read, ate, stewed over and stewed in a cast iron pot during winter break.
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