By Kris Neri Although I now write in multiple genres, including fantasy and general fiction, I’m glad I started my career writing mysteries. The principles involved in moving a mystery forward and unraveling a crime are adaptable to any form of fiction. If adaptation is even necessary — a crime or the element of danger…
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Managing Writer Stress – Breathing
By Kerry Schafer The writing life is hard. Don’t get me wrong – I love to write, and I’m full of gratitude every day that I’m lucky enough to be a writer. Well, okay most days I’m grateful. There are times when I want to shout “what did I ever do to you??” at all the…
Colorado Gold Conference Master Class: Author’s Guide to Social Media
The five master classes scheduled for Friday during the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers Colorado Gold Conference (September 20-22 in Denver) are featured on this blog August 7, August 8, August 12, August 20, and August 29. Author’s Guide to Social Media Instructor: Bree Ervin Friday, September 20, 8:00-11:50 Telluride The social media master class is…
Why I’m Loyal to RMFW
By Mike Befeler I’ve been to every RMFW Gold Conference since 2002. The first year I went, I had no clue what I was doing. A writing friend had suggested the conference, so I decided to give it a shot. She was the only person I knew at the conference. I had started writing in…
Talk to the Paw: Being Helpful
I have conversations with all my pets on a regular basis. They’re great listeners, especially when you need to read your work aloud to an attentive audience that will cheer you on. Well, maybe not so much cheering as yawning, ear scratching, grooming, barking… And if they could respond, I have a fairly good idea…