I struggle most with writing when my head isn’t in the right place. What is the right place? For each person it’s different. For me, it’s when I feel good physically and when I feel good about myself, emotionally. Physically, it’s just hard to write when you’re not feeling well, when you’re coughing or blowing…
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The Power of Communal Marketing … by Mari Christie
A year ago, I released my first Regency romance as an indie author, Royal Regard, under the pen name Mariana Gabrielle. Two days ago, one of my books was mentioned in USA Today, a box set that has been on the Amazon Hot New Release and Bestsellers lists for three months, and today, my newest…
This Podcast is Your Podcast
This is a simple note of thanks – it’s the season – for the podcast support to date. Guests, thanks for participating. Listeners, thanks for your patience. (I know the audio has not been NPR-perfect.) To one guest in particular (I’m looking at you, Ken Kirchner) thanks for re-recording the entire episode when the recorder…
The Heartbreaking Timeline of a Normal Writing Session
10:00 PM (the night before) – I set the alarm for 5:30 a.m. I will write tomorrow. No matter what. 1:01 a.m. – I wake in a panic. Did I oversleep? Did I set my alarm correctly? What about my first chapter, will it grab people? 3:15 a.m. – I remind myself it’s not time…
Denver Free Program – January 2016
Denver-area monthly programs are free to both members and non-members. They are typically two hours long on a Saturday morning or afternoon. Topics vary. Check our website for up-to-date information. Email questions to denverprograms@rmfw.org. January Workshop Exploring YA: Trends, High Concept and You Presented by Colleen Oakes Saturday, January 9, 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. Anythink…