Originally published in Nelson Literary Agency’s monthly newsletter Pitching your book to an agent or editor is daunting. How are you supposed to cram the essence of your entire novel into a pithy couple of sentences? (Hint: You’re not.) Here’s a formula for a concise pitch that will set you on the right track. Ladies and Gentlemen,…
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Getting to Know You: The RMFW Q&A Project #5
The Getting to Know You Project is intended to introduce RMFW members with short responses to three questions, a photo, and a few social media links if available. If you would like to participate in the project for future months, please email Pat Stoltey at blog@rmfw.org Theresa Alan Website: http://www.theresaalan.net Twitter: https://twitter.com/Theresa_Author Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theresa.alan Goodreads:…
Conference Update: Some Practical Information
More Questions? Join our NEW FACEBOOK GROUP for Conference attendees! Conference is almost here! Here is some practical information to help you get organized: Parking: Parking is free at the hotel for conference attendees. Yay! Airport Shuttle & Train Info: The hotel website had conflicting information, but I have confirmed that the FREE Shuttle to…
3 Reading Tips for Writers
How many books do you read in a year? Who’s your favorite author, and why? When was the last time you truly got lost in a good read? Only about 18% of the adults in the United States read more than one book a year for pleasure. As authors we have to sit up and…
Rocky Mountain Writer #54
Writer of the Year Panel at The Tattered Cover This episode is a live recording of the Thursday, Aug. 18 panel at the Tattered Cover featuring Writer of the Year finalists Mark Stevens, Christine Goff and Carol Berg and Independent Writer of the Year finalists Lisa Manifold and Nathan Lowell. The third “iWOTY” finalist, Sue…