By Rebecca Taylor I think there may be a singular question that, at some time or another, burns in the soul of every writer. “Am I good enough?” As we barrel towards the 2014 RMFW conference this weekend, I know it’s a question that many writers are hoping to have answered for them. Whether they…
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Crush the Crutches
By Mark Stevens Do you have “crutch” words? Words you inject into your prose without thinking? I mean, they are such great freaking words that you when you ask a reader to plow through your latest incredible best-selling novel, she comes back and says: “Well, not bad. But did you know you used the word…
The RMFW Spotlight is on Angie Hodapp, Newsletter Editor and Retreat Chair
The first Monday of the month the RMFW Blog features one of the members of the board of directors or a volunteer. This month Angie Hodapp has agreed to answer our questions. We hope this helps members and potential members get acquainted with the incredible folks who keep Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers going and growing….
Tips for Conference Goers, Especially First Timers — Part II
As promised, we’re back with more great advice for conference-goers from a few of your regular RMFW Blog contributors Liesa Malik 1) Remember that all people at the conference are approachable, but it’s best to have a few questions to ask. Things like “what do you like best about writing?” or “where do you see…
Get BIG By Going Small – The Top Five Reasons To Publish With A Small Press
By Aaron Ritchey So once again, I was talking to someone about writing and publishing. Why do I always get myself into these conversations? Anyhow, we were talking big press, small press, and indie publishing. Sidenote. I got chastised the other day by someone who said that indie publishing and self-publishing were two different things…