Libraries and writers are inexorably entwined. Most writers grew up using libraries and have a great appreciation for the way they provide access to books. And writers directly benefit from libraries as they provide an important way for authors to be discovered by readers. Which means that in this world where everything is terrifyingly uncertain,…
I started thinking about my childhood recently, in a more focused and intentional way than I have previously. I wondered if my memories have impacted me, especially as a writer, or if they’re just a collection of miscellaneous impressions? Have they shaped what I’ve become and what I’ve produced? After an extensive study of about…
Are you new to writing fiction? Just starting to query agents and/or only now wrapping up your first novel? It’s never too early to start building your network. In fact, you can do a little something every day to get it going. And help it grow. Ten suggestions: Volunteer for Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers or…
Are we sensing a theme? I’ve been reading lots of articles and blogs with these themes. Including ones directed to writers. And I’m here to say, emphatically, YES to all of the above. I’ve been writing for more than forty years. The SAME story, for more than twenty years! (OK, that might be consider stubborn…
When life gets messy. Hmm, if ever there was a time for that, we’re certainly living it now. I wrote about this several years ago, and it seems timely to bring it back for a second look. Back then, one of my friends posted an interesting question: “How do you guys keep writing…