Greeting from Conference HQ! Thinking about signing up for a critique round table at conference? Act now, because registration is required and these sessions are filling up! NOTE: Registration for these sessions closes July 15. The critique round table sessions are among the most popular offerings at RMFW Colorado Gold. Three and a half hours…
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The Myth Of Reviews
While I’m pottering about in my writing shed, I frequently come across the myth of reviews. Generally it follows the form of “How do I get more reviews for my book?” This question is a symptom of the more pernicious problem – buying into the myth that reviews generate sales. It’s an understandable myth that’s been…
Face Your Fears
Hi, Everybody! I am pleased to announce that I will now be a regular contributor to the RMFW Blogs. I am really excited and proud to be here. There are so many wonderful members of our organization. So many writers, authors, and publishers that I look up to. In fact, in many ways, I feel…
WOTY & iWOTY Guessing Game – Round Four
Below are answers to one question for today’s Guessing Game. Read the question, and then in the comments, assign the correct answer to the correct finalist, and possibly win a prize (*all correct responses will be entered into a random drawing). Then in the next post on, June 13th, you’ll get the next question. On June 21st,…
Gary Reilly Was The Greatest Writer I Ever Knew
Gary Reilly was the greatest writer I ever knew. Variety, volume, and quality. All three. RMFW writer friends of mine – and anyone writing fiction out there – I ask this: how many writers do you know who put together 25 novels (most of them in near-perfect shape) without ever receiving a word of encouragement…