It’s not a cat fight, but purring praise for the Cat Writers Association’s ability to foster and attract the CREAM of the cat writing world. On March 1, 2016 a front page story of the Wall Street Journal examined the pro-and-con arguments for including cat characters in novels, and several award-winning CWA authors weighed in. […]
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CWA CONFERENCE SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED!
SHOUT ABOUT IT! CWA CONFERENCE SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED! CWA is pleased to announce the PAW-some speakers for the CWA Annual Conference, held in partnership with BlogPaws Conference. You can find the tentative CWA schedule on this page and the speaker bios on this page. You’ll also want to check out the entire CWA and BlogPaws speaker listing just […]
2016 Cat Writers’ Calendar of Cat Holidays and Causes
Happy 2016! May the year be filled with fabulous endeavors and passionate musings devoted to our favorite subject – the cat. Here is a calendar of the special days, weeks, and months devoted to them (and others) to help bring awareness to their causes and challenges: Please be aware that this calendar is subject to change. To advise of corrections […]
Google Hangout Answers CWA Contest Questions!
Arden Moore, contest chair, will offer information and field questions about the contest in a special Google Hangout being hosted by Amy Shojai. The hangout will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 8 (11 a.m. CENTRAL time). Anyone (member or not) can enter this contest. Entries must be “cat” focused work published by Dec. […]
CALLING ALL SPEAKERS! CWA Seeks Topics on Writing/Publishing for 22nd Conference
The Cat Writers’ Association seeks speaker proposals for our 22nd Annual Writers Conference! Please submit your proposed presentation, along with credentials and other pertinent information on the SPEAKER PROPOSAL PAGE. We seek topics relevant to ALL writers interested in perfecting their craft in areas of writing, publishing, blogging, promotion, marketing, and more. We encourage […]
CWA President Broadcasts Messages Of Pet Love
Marci Kladnik, CWA President, is being interviewed live on It Matters Radio this Thursday at 9 PM EST. The subject is “Messages of Love.” She was specifically invited by the host’s cat, Punky, so could hardly refuse. They will be talking about both cats and dogs. Anyone interested in listening in, here is the Spreecast […]
Winner Winner, Haiku Dinner?
This week’s Haiku image features Elsa Clair, Susan Willett’s cat. Most cat lovers can relate to the discriminating and demanding tastes of cats. Tell us: do your cats treat you like a waiter they’d rather not tip? […]
Copyright Cautions for Bloggers
Copyright Cautions for Bloggers by Barbara Florio Graham Blogging is growing as a way for authors to communicate. But there are concerns you should consider before you start or contribute to a blog. The first think you need to ask yourself is where your blog is located. If it’s not on your own website, you […]
Peek Inside The World’s Biggest Pet Product Expo
If you’ve ever wondered what Global Pet Expo, the world’s largest annual pet products expo looks like, take a peek at this video. Thousands of new pet products were launched last week and CWA member Julie McAlee shares a few geared for our feline friends. Visit Julie at her blog Sometimes Cats Herd You where she […]
Secrets to Blogging Success: CWA Experts Answer Your Questions
Did you miss the February 26, 2015 Google Hangout hosted by BlogPaws? Wanna learn about Bridging the Gap Between Blogging & Journalistic Excellence? Here’s how to blog successfully with your questions answered in this playback recording with BlogPaws peeps Yvonne DiVita and Tom Collins, and CWA members Layla Morgan Wilde, Janiss Garza, Deb Barnes and […]