Romance as a genre is always rewarding in the simple fact that it, well, most of the time, ends up with a happy ending. I always enjoy seeing two people fall in love despite all odds. And who doesn’t love that fluttery butterfly feeling you get from a first kiss? Not to mention the fact…
When an independent author takes on the task of writing a novel then adds to this challenge the goal of marketing the thing, that combined work represents a very full plate. (I would have written “a very, very full plate” except the late Mrs. Dawson, my old high school English teacher, would spin in her…
With the RMFW 2023 Conference right around the corner, it’s time to think about one of the most important aspects of a gathering like this—networking! And not just with your fellow fiction writers but with industry professionals as well. You’ll have opportunities to pitch agents, ask questions of publishers, and listen in on panels with…
If this will be your first time at the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers Colorado Gold writing conference, or you want to start your conference with an overview of the basics of novel writing, consider attending the Craft 101 track on Friday afternoon. Taught by some of RMFW’s best instructors, the track is designed to cover…
Have you been taking writing classes, going to conferences and getting feedback from critique partners, but are struggling to elevate your writing to finalist or even winner of contests? Or are you ready to move on with your writing career as an independently published writer? If you answered yes to either of these questions, you’ll…