In February I attended the bi-monthly Western Slope writing workshop; this time it was about critique partners. I enjoy the RMFW workshops and attend them when I can spare the time to drive 120 miles to Grand Junction. It isn’t just the drive time. For residents of southeastern Utah, a meeting in G.J. takes all…
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Tap into the Power of RMFW Critique Groups … by Susan Schooleman
My writing sucks. Or used to. Or still does. Doesn’t everyone’s at times? But now I have a remedy for my suckiness: My RMFW critique group. For the past three years, my work has been fortified by decades of experience and insights through the group members. They infuse my weekly installments with everything from basic…
Meet the WOTY Finalist: Kay Bergstrom
For all that is good and holy in the world, what possessed you to become an author? Telling stories is fun, I love reading, and I’m an excellent typist. (My first two books were done on an IBM Selectric.) Also, I wanted a job that left ample time to stay home and play with my…
Are your beta readers too nice?
For the first time in forever I’m not writing crime fiction. It’s a “regular” non-genre novel (whatever that is). Mainstream, I suppose. I’ve had many beta readers reading big chunks as it comes together—and I cannot thank them enough. I’ve had some excellent feedback, and I’ve been making adjustments as things progress. And then came last…
Why I Volunteer for RMFW
When I first heard about RMFW, I had been floundering around on my own, convinced there were hardly any other writers in my neck of the woods. I’d met a few writers through a small critique group I belonged to, but it wasn’t until I saw an item about a meeting on the “events” page…