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		<title>The Business of Writing — Developing a Business Mindset</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:01:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ruth Thaler-Carter offers practical suggestions to help writers and other creative professionals shift from thinking of ourselves solely as artists to functioning as businesspeople. ]]></description>
		
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		<title>Who Are the Cat Writers’ Association: Ann Katagiri</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Find out more about Ann Katagiri, whose three debut bilingual children’s books, "Den Chan: The Cat Who Crossed the Ocean" follow the adventures of an orange tabby cat who travels from Japan to Texas.]]></description>
		
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		<title>CatVideoFest 2026: An Interview with Director Will Braden</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:02:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Get ready for CatVideoFest! Join Mewla Young with Director Will Braden as Will discusses the festival’s worldwide growth, its mission to support local animal charities, and the cat who has been by his side throughout it all.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Who Are the Cat Writers’ Association: Cindy J. Vanous</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In the CWA “Who Are the Cat Writers’ Association?” series, Mollie Hunt speaks with Cindy J. Vanous, a children’s author based in Dallas, Texas. After a 33-year career in instructional design, Cindy discovered a passion for writing books for children.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Get Ready for Fun at the Cat Writers’ Association 32nd Annual Conference</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:07:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Calling all cat-loving creators and animal advocates! Saddle up for two days of workshops, networking, special events, and feline fun at the 32nd Annual Cat Writers' Conference in Dallas/Fort Worth, November 6–7, 2026. Register now and save!]]></description>
		
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		<title>So, You Want to Start a Podcast? Nine Steps to Take Before Jumping Into the Deep End</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Clark F. Greer, author, host of “The Hissing Feline” podcast, and founder of Derecho Cat Media, shares nine steps to consider when creating your first podcast show.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Tips about Writing from a Successful Freelance Writer/Editor</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:13:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Serendipity — Just as I was starting to think about writing about writing something for our CWA Blog, I received a post from Ally Machate, owner of the Writer’s Ally, that opened with: “Most writing advice sounds like a list of things you're not allowed to do anymore. ]]></description>
		
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		<title>Who Are the Cat Writers’ Association: Terilynn Mitchell </title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:45:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mollie Hunt's interview guest today is Terilynn Mitchell. Terilynn is a semi-retired registered veterinary nurse who has cared for unadoptable animals for 30 years. She writes from experience and has a special soft spot for cats. ]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Cat as Business Guide</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:22:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Cat behavior can have a role in enhancing your cat-writing (-photography, -design, -publishing) business. Learn how cats can not only be subjects of our work but also provide tips about interacting with and training clients.]]></description>
		
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		<title>State of the Pet Industry 2026: The American Pet Products Association&#8217;s Overview of the Industry </title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Fifty three million U.S. households (39% of all households) shared their homes with a cat in 2025, representing a 5% increase over 2024. These households are the audience for your cat-focused creative work.]]></description>
		
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