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Welcome to the World of Cat Rambo

Welcome to the website of Cat Rambo: writer, editor, teacher, and podcaster. Here you can find links to my writing, classes, and other Cat Rambo miscellania.

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Who's Cat Rambo?

Since coming through Clarion West in 2005, Cat Rambo’s 300+ fiction publications have included stories in Asimov’sClarkesworld Magazine, and The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, and frequently appear in year’s best of collections. They work across genre, writing literary, thriller, science fiction, slipstream, fantasy, magic realism, historical, and humor with fluid ease, making them one of the leaders in American story writing.

The Books

Upcoming Events

Jun
07
Character Basics
Each of the basics workshops covers what you need to know to really understand one of the fundamentals of fiction. Each session focuses on a specific aspect of fiction: characters, world-building/setting, and plot and includes writing exercises designed to hone your skills in this area. This class is designed for newer writers who want to strengthen a specific aspect of their writing or build their skillset overall.
Jun
10
Ready to Rock and Roll: Planning Your Book Publicity Campaign
Got a book coming out in the next year that you want to launch? Join me for a session where we'll talk about different facets of book publicity, what steps you can take to maximize them, and how to create a plan that will carry you through the campaign.
Jun
14
Worldbuilding Basics
Each of the basics workshops covers what you need to know to really understand one of the fundamentals of fiction. Each session focuses on a specific aspect of fiction: characters, world-building/setting, and plot and includes writing exercises designed to hone your skills in this area. This class is designed for newer writers who want to strengthen a specific aspect of their writing or build their skillset overall.
Jun
17
You Should Take This Class: How to Write Second Person
Second person can be one of the most interesting POVs to work in, due to its complexity and relationship with the reader. But how do you do it?
Jun
18
Origins Game Fair - Author Alcove
Origins Game Fair is an annual tabletop gaming convention hosted by The Game Manufacturers Association, held annually in Columbus, OH.
Jun
24
Canva Basics for Creating Book Covers, Zoom Backgrounds, Social Media, and More
The Canva tool can be a huge help when trying to create graphics. Learn how to use it for the things you're most likely to want.
Jun
28
Plot Basics
Each of the basics workshops covers what you need to know to really understand one of the fundamentals of fiction. Each session focuses on a specific aspect of fiction: characters, world-building/setting, and plot and includes writing exercises designed to hone your skills in this area. This class is designed for newer writers who want to strengthen a specific aspect of their writing or build their skillset overall.
Jul
25
Guest of Honor at Confluence, Corapolis, PA
Confluence is Pittsburgh's longest-running literary conference with a focus on science fiction, fantasy and horror in literature, art and music. July 25-27, 2025.

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June/July Classes

In June/July I’ll be teaching two multi-session workshops and a few one-offs. Here’s what’s coming up. To register for any class, mail me at cat@kittywumpus.net

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