I was re-reading Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, and toward the end I was struck by one line of dialog: “I could not have parted with you, my Lizzy, to anyone less worthy.” It is generally accepted that Mr. Bennet is saying that Mr. Darcy is most worthy to marry Elizabeth. But, given everyone’s prior…
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Art of the Schmooze
With the Colorado Gold conference right around the corner, I thought it might be a good time to revisit an article I wrote a couple of years ago… If there’s anything scarier than public speaking, it’s private speaking. Not the quiet conversations you have with friends, but the prospect of being thrown into a room…
Rocky Mountain Writer #140
Joy Meredith – Three Finalist Entries in Colorado Gold Every year, Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers runs a contest for unpublished writers. It’s called Colorado Gold and the winners are announced during the annual conference (coming up this weekend, Sept. 6 through 9). There are five categories in the contest and, for each of the categories there…
T. Monk’s Advice (Translated for Writers by M. Stevens)
A friend recently alerted me to Thelonious Monk’s “Advice” for fellow musicians. It’s so cool. I mean, Thelonious Monk! Yes, I’m more of a rock and roll guy than a jazz dude, but Monk’s artistry is unmatched. Certainly his insights and advice could be useful for other creative types. So I dug deep into Monk’s advice…
Rocky Mountain Writer #139
Maggie Smith – Short Stories, Developmental Editing & the “Hear Us Roar” Podcast The first short story Maggie Smith ever wrote, “The Devil You Know,” is being published in the brand new short story anthology, False Faces, from Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers. Maggie is also giving a workshop next month at Colorado Gold—How to Get the…