One of the many perks of attending the RMFW Colorado Gold Writers Conference this year is the opportunity to pitch your hard work in front of an agent. Of course, there are a million reasons why you won’t: “my work isn’t ready, it’s not good enough, I don’t know what to wear, I don’t know…
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What Is a Pitch Session, Anyway? RMFW’s PitchFest 2021 Wrap-Up
Want to see a writer blanch? Whisper the words “pitch session” into their ear. Just make sure you catch them on their way to the floor when their knees buckle. What is this feared thing? A pitch session is your 10-minute opportunity to talk one-on-one with that most elusive of creatures: an agent or editor….
Beat the Post-Conference Blues
What a conference! Eye-opening master classes and fascinating workshops that enlightened, entertained, and answered unasked questions. Exciting keynote addresses from wildly successful authors and, of course, the unequaled stimulation and joy of sharing knowledge and experiences with special friends. Pure fun! I came home pumped up with energy, new ideas, and a swirling need to…
Come With Me Now
The ice caps are melting. The Amazon is burning. The economy is tanking. Hate is rising. Temperatures are soaring. National problems fester. Hurricanes roar. And for a full three days later this week, starting on Friday, I’ll be in the news-free bubble known as Colorado Gold. Here’s what I’ll be thinking: Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. I’ll block out the…
How to Get Ready for the Colorado Gold Conference
The Colorado Gold Conference is coming up next month. I know I look forward to this event all year long. Seeing my fellow writers, gabbing about the previous year, and celebrating my friends’ publications are all things I do at Gold. I also take classes, eat way too much, and barcon after dinner on Friday…