Entries by Karina Fabian

Dismantling Writer’s Block

Writer’s block. I don’t believe in it. Okay, I’ll hedge that a bit. All writers have moments when the words don’t come, or they have to be pried out of our brains like candy out of a three-year-old’s grasp. I do acknowledge that fact. Those moments are not fun. Those moments are always uncomfortable, even […]

A closer look at blogging stats and how to improve them

This is the third installment of my Blogging 101 series. I’ll be posting on alternating Wednesdays here and addressing a few different topics: 3 questions you should consider The simple steps to getting a blog A closer look at stats and how to improve Four strategies to stay sane Today’s topic covers a closer look […]

The simple steps to getting a blog

This is the second installment of my Blogging 101 series. I’ll be posting on alternating Wednesdays here and addressing a few different topics: 3 questions you should consider The simple steps to getting a blog A closer look at stats and how to improve Four strategies to stay sane Today’s topic covers the simple steps […]

Community! Find it in Unexpected Places!

I took up a swimming challenge at our local YMCA in January, and I’ve had plenty of time while plowing through the H2O to contemplate. One of the things that came to me recently – and which I did not anticipate – was what swimming (or any solitary sport), writing, and faith have in common. […]

Don’t Be Scared Away from Blogging!

In the comments to my first installment of Blogging for Beginners covering 3 questions to ask consider before you blog, Colleen Duggan made this observation: There’s so much talk today (in general, not from your post specifically) about building a platform, audience and brand that I think it can scare real writers away from buying […]

Unique Marketing Opportunity – The CWG Booth

Every year at the Catholic Marketing Network Trade Show, the Catholic Writers Guild organizes a booth which displays members’ books. Wholesalers, bookstore owners and other attendees can see, page through and even read excerpts of displayed books. This is a well-attended event so it presents a unique opportunity for CWG members. It’s time again to […]

3 Questions to Consider Before You Blog

This is the first installment of a series I’m going to call Blogging 101. I’ll be posting on alternating Wednesdays here and addressing a few different topics: 3 questions you should consider The simple steps to getting a blog A closer look at stats and how to improve Four strategies to stay sane Today’s topic […]

Jesus, our Saviour and our Example

The tension builds. Halfway through the week from his triumphant entry into Jerusalem, hosannas still echo in the streets and Jesus is preparing for his passion. The disciples don’t understand; they still expect Jesus to conquer their political enemies. But he knows better. He knows what he faces. Betrayal. Abandonment. Death by crucifixion. Most of […]