By Aaron Ritchey I have monstrously grandiose way of thinking, which does not help me very much outside of writing fiction. For example, whenever anyone wants to introduce me to someone, I always assume they will be Hollywood gorgeous, man or woman. However, most people look so…normal. Real life disappoints me most of the time….
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Upcoming RMFW Programs and Events
DENVER AREA MONTHLY PROGRAMS are free to both members and non-members. They are typically two hours long on a Saturday morning or afternoon. October Workshop How To Write a Series That Will Sell—Endlessly Presented by Joan Johnston Saturday, October 18, 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. Southglenn Library 6972 S. Vine Street, Centennial, CO MEMBERS &…
The JOY of THE END
By J.A. (Julie) Kazimer Very few things in life can make me as happy as typing the last word on a manuscript. I’ve done that 10 times so far. The last time being just last week as I finished up Book 2 in the Deadly After Ever series (Book 1, The Fairyland Murders, releases on…
Implementing Your Conference
By Katriena Knights Author’s Note: Several people are posting their reviews of the recent Colorado Gold conference. I decided to do something different rather than just post, “Colorado Gold was Awesome!!!1!1!!!1.” So instead I’m going to talk about ways to use all the great ideas you get at conferences without overwhelming yourself with change. Writer’s…
Snip, Snip, Snip. Oh, the pain! Cutting your manuscript.
By Robin D. Owens But that was the best line. The funniest. The most heartfelt and tender. And the whole scene must be cut. I write long – that is, for a 100K word novel contract, I usually hit 103K, and have been known to go up to, ah, I think 120K. That means, for…