Katherine Swarts
Katherine Swarts is a professional copywriter and journalist, founder and owner of Spread the Word Commercial Writing in Houston, Texas. Spread the Word is certified by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council.
Since 1993, Katherine has published over 50 articles in numerous periodicals, including Carus Publishing's Appleseeds, Faces, and Odyssey; Children's Writer (on which see comments in next paragraph); and Christian Home & School. She has also prepared two anthologies for Thomson Gale.
Katherine has a bachelor's degree in English from Austin College in Sherman (TX), and a master's degree in written communications from Wheaton (IL) Graduate School. She has also studied with the Institute of Children's Literature, which publishes the monthly newsletter Children's Writer; two annual market guides; and an annual writer's yearbook.
Latest Articles
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Naming Your Story
A good story title grabs the reader--or editor--at first glance. Here are six attributes of an ideal title.
Jul 9, 2007
- Katherine Swarts
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Do I Have to Write It Over?
Nothing's ever perfect--especially not the first draft of a story or novel. Ensure that your final draft is as perfect as possible.
Jul 3, 2007
- Katherine Swarts
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Even Fiction Needs Fact
All good fiction makes readers feel as if the story is really happening. Here's how to research the facts that make for realistic fiction.
Jun 22, 2007
- Katherine Swarts
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Never Lecture a Reader
Everyone loves a good story--but no one likes a moral lecture disguised as a story. Here's how to make sure you create the former instead of the latter.
Jun 8, 2007
- Katherine Swarts
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The Good, the Bad, and the Unusual
A story isn't a story without characters--and the more real your characters seem, the more readers will love your story.
May 31, 2007
- Katherine Swarts
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Beginning, Middle, and End
Want to write a story readers can't put down? These plotting hints will help them enjoy a smooth ride from beginning to end.
May 29, 2007
- Katherine Swarts
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I've Got Nothing to Write About!
If you want to be a writer, but have no story ideas to start with, these exercises will help you.
May 23, 2007
- Katherine Swarts
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Someday I'll Write That Bestseller
For all who are serious about becoming authors, but despair of ever being able to fit writing time into their schedules.
May 15, 2007
- Katherine Swarts
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Could You Be a Writer?
If you want to write a book, these questions will help you evaluate your potential success in advance.
May 8, 2007
- Katherine Swarts
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