Writers really want to talk to people. We had a ton of people sign up for one-on-ones, including pitches, first pages, query letters, and synopses, as well as just talking shop. Those writers realized getting another set of eyes—especially experienced, professional ones—on their work can only benefit them. (Oh, and by the way, those professionals…
Author: Terri Benson
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…
Want to be published someday? Check out RMFW’s Annual Education Event!
If you are a writer who intends to make money writing novel-length fiction, then mark your calendar, get on the computer, and get booked for RMFW’s Annual Education Event. The event is April 13th in Golden, Colorado. It starts at 8:00 a.m. and runs until 4:00 p.m. Registration includes the workshops AND breakfast AND lunch. The…
People Watchin’
I just returned from a great trip which included New Year’s Eve on a cruise ship. But that’s not what I’m writing about, at least not exactly. I’m a people watcher everywhere I go. It fascinates me to see how people interact with their families and with strangers, and the very strange things they do….
When to retreat, and when to sally forth!
I just got back from a weekend retreat at a quiet hotel up in the mountains with several other writerly types. I get to go a couple times a year. Every time I waffle back and forth about going because it’s not cheap, and I feel guilty about spending the money and taking the time…