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Wondering how to build a platform on the internet? Sign up 4 my wkshp at the Athena Ldship Lab, Nov. 7: http://bit.ly/9pXLNx
Status posted by Courtney E. Martin Oct 25, 2010
Courtney E. Martin commented on the blog post 'What Are You Reading Now? Show Us Your Bedside Table! (No, not that drawer)'
Beyond touched, thanks Kamy. xoxo On my shelf right now: Kathleen Gerson's Unfinished Business, Wes Moore's The Other Wes Moore, Don DeLillo's Falling Man, and John Paul Lederach's Moral Imagination
Oct 21, 2010
Courtney E. Martin commented on the blog post 'Courage and the Path of Passion'
Hi Marigold. Thanks for this incredibly honest and beautiful reflection. I don't think I'm more courageous than others, just blessed with a lot of ambition and parents who, from a very early age, told me to trust my own outrage and…
Oct 13, 2010
Courtney E. Martin commented on the blog post 'Thanks to SheWrites, my little ole' blog is about to hit a milestone'
I'm so honored to have helped! And congrats on contributing such important work to the blogosphere and so many people's lives!
Oct 6, 2010
Courtney E. Martin commented on the blog post 'Countdown to Publication: In Which She Needs to Take Her Own Advice'
People have such a short attention span these days that I'm not sure it's a bad thing to really eat, breath, and sleep publicity the week or two before the book (um, yes, I'm doing that now). I've noticed that people think they…
Sep 1, 2010

The Writer's Recession Survival Guide at 92Y Tribeca

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August 11, 2010 from 7pm to 8pm
In this interactive panel, members from the award-winning Crucial Minutiae writers group will discuss ways to survive, both financially and emotionally, in these trying times for writers of all kinds. To be discussed: speaking gigs, teaching in schools and for independent organizations like Mediabistro and Gotham Writer's Workshop, ghostwriting and consulting, test prep, health insurance, tax prep and other surprisingly literary conundrums.Panelists will include memorist and writing…See More
Lorraine Schein and andrea Steffens are attending an event Aug 5, 2010

The Writer's Recession Survival Guide at 92Y Tribeca

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August 11, 2010 from 7pm to 8pm
In this interactive panel, members from the award-winning Crucial Minutiae writers group will discuss ways to survive, both financially and emotionally, in these trying times for writers of all kinds. To be discussed: speaking gigs, teaching in schools and for independent organizations like Mediabistro and Gotham Writer's Workshop, ghostwriting and consulting, test prep, health insurance, tax prep and other surprisingly literary conundrums.Panelists will include memorist and writing…See More
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The Writer's Recession Survival Guide at 92Y Tribeca

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August 11, 2010 from 7pm to 8pm
In this interactive panel, members from the award-winning Crucial Minutiae writers group will discuss ways to survive, both financially and emotionally, in these trying times for writers of all kinds. To be discussed: speaking gigs, teaching in schools and for independent organizations like Mediabistro and Gotham Writer's Workshop, ghostwriting and consulting, test prep, health insurance, tax prep and other surprisingly literary conundrums.Panelists will include memorist and writing…See More
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I sent you my credit card info for the "platform by blogging" seminar. I hope I did it right. How will I finally receive it? In my email?
Aug 3, 2010
Kimberly C. Stickrath replied to the discussion '15 Books'
1. The Book of the Dun Cow 2. Power of One (Courtenay) 3. Ahab's Wife or the Star-Gazer 4. Interesting Times 5. Wee Free Men 6. Shardik 7. Maia 8. The Scarlet Pimpernel 9. The Three Musketeers 10. Aggie Winkum and the Snootagus…
Jul 12, 2010
Kari O'Driscoll replied to the discussion '15 Books'
I just read Lucy Grealy's book after finishing Truth and Beauty and loved them! Too fun!
Jul 8, 2010

NEW YORK! She Writes' First Birthday Bash at Lolita

June 29, 2010 from 7pm to 9pm
Join other New York-area She Writers at Lolita to celebrate She Writes' first birthday in style! Just bring yourself and a book -- yours or another She Writer's you love, new or gently used -- and leave the party with another. Come prepared to meet lots of other local She Writers, and hear Kamy and Debbie unveil the details of She Writes' first-ever writing contest.See More
Courtney E. Martin is attending an event Jun 21, 2010
Courtney E. Martin commented on the blog post 'She Writes on Fridays: The Heroine Meme'
So honored! Mine is going up at Feministing soon. xoxo
Apr 27, 2010
Christina Brandon left a comment for Courtney E. Martin
Hello- I also sent a request for membership to Feminist Bloggers (a while) ago and haven't gotten a response either.
Mar 13, 2010
Courtney E. Martin commented on the blog post 'THE NEW! SHE WRITES BLOG'
Sounds like a fantastic schedule D! Can't wait to read all of your collective insights.
Mar 12, 2010
Courtney E. Martin commented on the blog post '5 Things I Learned About the Publishing Business This Year'
What a brilliant summary Kamy. I so appreciate the way that you combine sober pragmatism with big picture optimism.
Jan 31, 2010

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Who I am:
www.courtneyemartin.com
www.feministing.com
Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
Perfect Girls, Starving Daughters: How the Quest for Perfection is Harming Young Women
The Naked Truth: Young, Beautiful, and (HIV) Positive (the life story of activist Marvelyn S. Brown)
Media outlets that I currently write for:
The American Prospect
Alternet
The Christian Science Monitor
My writing is:
Nonfiction, Journalism, Blog Posts
Outlets where I review books, TV, or film:
Yes.
Services I offer to other writers:
Yes, happy to mentor young writers, demystify the publishing industry, edit op-eds, do blogging workshops etc.
I'm part of these writers' groups or salons:
Yes.
My professional associations:
Journalism & Women's Association
Freelancer's Union
Women's Media Center
Woodhull Institute for Ethical Leadership

Reading at the Now Dead (Boo!) Cody's in Berkeley

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Q&A with Academy Award-winning producer Pamela Tanner Boll

Posted on January 5, 2010 at 12:32pm 0 Comments

“In a half changed world, women often feel they need to choose: mothering or working? Your children’s well-being or your own?” Sound familiar? These are the questions that drive much of Who Does She Think She?, a documentary feature released this year. It essentially explores the lives of five diverse women who refuse to choose. She Writes caught up with director/producer Pamela… Continue

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At 4:09pm on August 3, 2010, Sharon GoodierSharon Goodier said…
I sent you my credit card info for the "platform by blogging" seminar. I hope I did it right. How will I finally receive it? In my email?
At 12:33am on March 13, 2010, Christina BrandonChristina Brandon said…
Hello-

I also sent a request for membership to Feminist Bloggers (a while) ago and haven't gotten a response either.
At 4:56pm on December 6, 2009, LaTonyaLaTonya said…
Hi Courtney,

I requested membership to Feminist Bloggers and I haven't gotten a response yet.
At 5:53pm on December 3, 2009, Kamy WicoffKamy Wicoff said…
Courtney, I love the excerpt from your upcoming webinar! So impressive. You are something else. I was also fascinated by your account of the WaPo competition. Would it be possible to repost it on She Writes??
At 8:28am on November 6, 2009, Beth ArkyBeth Arky said…
Congrats, Madame Pundit! Beth
At 5:20pm on June 26, 2009, marci albohermarci alboher said…
So nice to find all my friends hanging out here!
At 10:46am on June 26, 2009, Deborah SiegelDeborah Siegel said…
So glad you're here, MIss C!!! Boo on Cody's closing, I agree. So sad!!!
At 10:41am on June 26, 2009, Courtney E. MartinCourtney E. Martin said…
Yeah Debbie and Kamy! Congratulations! I can't wait to see how this community/company unfolds.
 
 
 

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