Cathy Drinkwater Better

Better is a professional writer and editor. Her articles, poetry, and humor for both children and adults have appeared internationally in magazines and journals since 1976. Currently an editor for a Baltimore-area book publisher, she worked for many years as a newspaper reporter, features writer, and photographer. Better also teaches creative writing for adults, and has led writing workshops in the schools. A martial arts instructor for all ages, she holds a 2nd-degree black belt in karate...See more

Better is a professional writer and editor. Her articles, poetry, and humor for both children and adults have appeared internationally in magazines and journals since 1976. Currently an editor for a Baltimore-area book publisher, she worked for many years as a newspaper reporter, features writer, and photographer. Better also teaches creative writing for adults, and has led writing workshops in the schools. A martial arts instructor for all ages, she holds a 2nd-degree black belt in karate and teaches t'ai chi ch'uan. See less