Katherine Hauswirth
Katherine Hauswirth works full time as a medical writer and publishes freelance creative nonfiction and poetry.
Her topics of expertise include medicine, psychiatry, psychology, nature, family, spirituality, self help, and the writing life. Her publication credits include the Christian Science Monitor, Pregnancy, The Writer, Byline, Snowy Egret, Funds for Writers, Women of Spirit, Simple Planet, Wilderness House Literary Review, and many more periodicals. Her books include Things My Mother Told Me and an essay in Get Satisfied: How Twenty People Like You Found the Satisfaction of Enough. She also authored the Get Satisfied House Party Discussion Guide.
Katherine's writing awards include one for nonrhyming poetry in the 2009 Writer’s Digest competition and several awards for essays at Funds for Writers and Write Times/Trafford Press.
Katherine's Web site, Harriet's Voice, is Home Base for Writing Mothers. It was designed as a place for support, encouragement, and inspiration for the many women who are trying to balance creativity and motherhood.
Latest Articles
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Writing Retreat or Workshop on a Budget
This article reviews seven steps for planning an economical and successful writing retreat or workshop.
Mar 29, 2010
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Hosting a Lego Party for Your Child
Parents of many children share one thing in common: their children love Legos. Here are some tips for hosting a Lego party to remember.
Mar 6, 2010
- Katherine Hauswirth
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Free and Low-Budget Activities for Kids
Another weekend with nothing to do? Here are some tips on finding free or inexpensive activities for the kids.
Feb 7, 2010
- Katherine Hauswirth
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A Scrapbook to Wow Your Valentine
Looking for a new way into your partner's heart this Valentine's Day? Consider a scrapbook that captures your romance. This project can be surprisingly simple.
Feb 6, 2010
- Katherine Hauswirth
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Preserving Art and Antiques
This article provides an overview of art conservation and art restoration, how to identify an art conservator or restorer, and what to expect.
Jan 31, 2010
- Katherine Hauswirth
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Fitness for Children
Parents can apply several techniques and ideas that frame walking as a fun activity and help create a lifelong fitness habit.
Jan 6, 2010
- Katherine Hauswirth
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Insect Galls
Insect galls are growths of many shapes and sizes produced by plants in response to insects. Larvae grow to adulthood in the galls, which provide a warm winter shelter.
Jan 3, 2010
- Katherine Hauswirth
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