The RMFW Committee to explore the proposed change from a 501c6 (trade organization) to a 501c3 (charitable organization) would like to get to know the membership of RMFW and their needs better. Your honest response to this questionnaire will go a long way in helping us bring a recommendation to the board. See FAQ: https://rmfw.org/about-rmfw/501faq/…
Category: General Interest
To Plot or Not to Plot
Pants or Plot? This is THE question. A confession: I am a pantser, sometimes spelled pantzer. No, nothing like a panzer. I write by the seat of my pants, plot on the fly and rake up scattered thoughts of villains, protagonists, settings and an occasional animal. When finished with a first draft of an historical…
Can We Talk?
Unless you’ve been completely disconnected for the last month, you’re probably aware that RMFW is considering changing its tax status from 501(c)6 (a professional trade organization) to 501(c)3 (an educational charity). If it happens, it will mean some changes. But that’s not what I want to talk about. Over the course of having these discussions…
Historical Research for Your Historical Novel
Whether you write historical romance, historical fantasy, steampunk, or good old-fashioned historical fiction, there comes a time in the creation process when you have to do research. We love the element of history because it reminds us of different times and cultures we will never be able to visit, while giving us a sense of…
Writing Romance: The Break-Up
Hello, Campers! It’s finally spring. What that means in Colorado is: dress in layers. It could be snowing in the morning and, by noon, the sun is out and you’re in short sleeves. Last month we looked at the Midpoint Mirror Moment. Now it’s on to the Crisis. In a romance, this is usually where…