As I mentioned last month here on the blog, I think more writers should consider the traditional publishing option. I won’t list all my disclaimers each and every time, but please know that I fully realize you might make more money and might find readers a whole lot more quickly if decide to self-publish. I…
Traditional publishing isn’t getting a lot of love these days. At least, that’s my impression. All the buzz is around indie publishing. I get it. In fact, I dig it. I love the fact that writers can get their stories out in the world and do it any way they see fit. It’s really cool…
It’s Nov. 5, 2024. How can I not write about choices? In this case, stark choices. And I’m not going to take a political position here on the RMFW blog except to say that today’s vote, in my mind, is a case of decency versus indecency. Enough said. And, as we all know, today’s vote…
The 2024 edition of Colorado Gold was excellent. I’m back home today (Monday, Sept. 30) feeling exhausted and inspired. There was so much energy at the conference this year. For those who could not make the conference, I thought I would publish my comments from the “Welcome” event on Friday, Sept. 27: ++ I was…
One. I’m back again to plug the “Writers Who Read” podcast—a Colorado thing. In fact, literary agent and RMFW board member Mira Landry is one of the three co-hosts along with Gary McBride (who has taught at Colorado Gold) and Whitney Pinion. The group has been gathering monthly since 2018 but is now extending itself…