I just got back from a retreat with a group of great writers in a creepy old hotel. There were times when I would have sworn I was the only one there, despite there being at least twelve other people in a twelve-room hotel. It was that quiet, because I couldn’t hear all the other…
Category: General Interest
What Editing with an Agent is Like
If you’ve been following me here on this blog (somewhat unlikely since it’s been all of four months!), then you’ll know that I just recently (October) got my very first agent for my very first book, Deity Six. But what I haven’t told you yet is what the editing process has been like so far….
Advertising Secrets from RMFW authors
“Last chance! Secrets from Media Guru!” “Sell Hundreds of Books Now!” “Optimize social ads!” Like cheap paper fliers of yore, these headlines fill your email inbox. We all want publishing success, hoards of fans and yes! More than moderate fame. Some of us have been published traditionally and not found that hoped-for, instant success. Others…
Are YOU Ready to Make a Difference in 2017? … by Angela La Voie
As writers, the very first encouragement of our work likely came from a parent or teacher. As we mature in our writing careers, peer support and encouragement buoys us through rejection, missed goals, and abandoned projects. And that support helps us reach important milestones, take on new challenges, and celebrate success. That support and encouragement…
What’s Happening, RMFW?
JAN 21 1st Quarter Board Meeting: Join the board members for the first quarter board meeting and meet the new Vice President, Sheri Merz-Duff. Contact president@rmfw.org with questions. JAN 21 Denver Your Most Productive Writing Year: In this workshop we will cover setting big picture career goals, breaking them into actionable steps, and how to…