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Category: Blog

Word Economics 101

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Rachel Craft

As my critique partners can attest, I’m a big proponent of what we call word economy. Not a technical term, exactly, but here’s my definition: using only as many words as the story needs. Of course, every story has different needs. Some need a clipped, concise writing style, while others need a more flowery voice….

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To everything there is a reason. A time to write, a time to…not

Posted on January 25, 2017 by Terri Benson

I just got back from a retreat with a group of great writers in a creepy old hotel. There were times when I would have sworn I was the only one there, despite there being at least twelve other people in a twelve-room hotel. It was that quiet, because I couldn’t hear all the other…

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What Editing with an Agent is Like

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Joshua Dorne

If you’ve been following me here on this blog (somewhat unlikely since it’s been all of four months!), then you’ll know that I just recently (October) got my very first agent for my very first book, Deity Six.  But what I haven’t told you yet is what the editing process has been like so far….

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Advertising Secrets from RMFW authors

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Janet Lane

“Last chance! Secrets from Media Guru!” “Sell Hundreds of Books Now!” “Optimize social ads!” Like cheap paper fliers of yore, these headlines fill your email inbox. We all want publishing success, hoards of fans and yes! More than moderate fame. Some of us have been published traditionally and not found that hoped-for, instant success. Others…

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Are YOU Ready to Make a Difference in 2017? … by Angela La Voie

Posted on January 21, 2017 by rmfwBoss

As writers, the very first encouragement of our work likely came from a parent or teacher. As we mature in our writing careers, peer support and encouragement buoys us through rejection, missed goals, and abandoned projects. And that support helps us reach important milestones, take on new challenges, and celebrate success. That support and encouragement…

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