First, let me get a tissue, for there will be tears. I have attended every RMFW conference since 1997, and this year, I cannot attend. Still months away, the excitement is already simmering—internationally successful authors will speak, knowledgeable educators will present craft and marketing workshops, and capable and inspired conference planners will wow conference attendees…
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Introducing Colorado Gold’s Teen Writers Program!
This year, RMFW is excited to offer something new at the Colorado Gold conference: a half day of programming designed specifically for our young writers. The Teen Writers Program will take place Sunday, September 9th from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Registration is for teens aged 13 to 18, and requires a $50 fee and…
The Science Fiction and Fantasy Short Story Market: A Report from the Field
Three years ago, I decided to try Ray Bradbury’s challenge to new writers to write a story a week for a year. I’ve seen other people do it, although most of them were writing pretty short pieces. I averaged 3,595 words per story, with 186,937 words total by the time I finished. The challenge was…
Being Teachable
I am reluctant to say this, as writing is a very meticulous skill with rules that must be learned and practiced, but here it is: I never graduated high school. Then life happened. I started writing a book in my early 30s. While charisma and the art of storytelling can take you far, if you…
Buy books early at Colorado Gold
This year, the gala signing event will work a bit differently. Due to the increasing growth of the event and the manpower demands associated with it, the book inventory will remain in the bookstore room instead of being moved to the signing room. That means a bit of adjustment for attendees. The conference team understands…