Our monthly feature, The RMFW Spotlight, is intended to provide members of Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers with more information about our board members as well as featured volunteers. This month we’re pleased to present LS Hawker. 1. Hi Lisa! Tell us what you do for RMFW and why you are involved. I’m the new PAL…
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Writerly Resolutions for 2017 – ADD YOURS
[ujicountdown id=”2015 Contest Countdown” expire=”2016/12/31 23:59″ hide=”true” url=”” subscr=”nye” recurring=”” rectype=”second” repeats=””] Normally I am not one to partake of new year resolutions. Mostly cuz I hate to fail at them. That losing 10 pounds one has really added up since my first resolution twenty years ago…But let’s not focus on my jiggly thighs. Of…
An Imaginary Conversation by Liesa Malik
September 1843 – London, England Hannah Brown knocked gently on her mistress’ parlor door as she opened it and peeped around, a slight smile hovering on her lips. “He’s here, Miss Angela.” Hannah had been Miss Angela Burdett-Coutts’ governess, then paid companion for many years, and shared a sense of fun and generosity with her…
The Greatest Blogpost Ever Posted
So this is going to be the last RMFW blog post that I’m doing for a bit. I told Patricia Stoltey and Julie Kazimer that I’m stepping down. I just can’t juggle it all. So I promised Ms. Kazimer thatI would write the greatest blogpost ever. I thought about calling it “The Greatest Story Ever…
The Dos and Don’ts of Writing for Children … by Rachel Craft
When writers first venture into the realm of middle grade and young adult fiction, they often bring with them some bad habits and unhelpful misconceptions. Leave your baggage at the door, and follow these guidelines to start off on the right foot. DO capture the MG/YA voice Children don’t think the way adults do. They…