The last romance hero archetype we’ll look at is the Warrior Poet. The website TVTropes says this about the WP, “He’s fought in a battle and is no slouch at war making, but he thinks about the purpose behind all the bloodshed and philosophizes on the meaning of life and death. Remember the last line…
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Conference Spotlight: Critique Round Table Sessions
Greeting from Conference HQ! Thinking about signing up for a critique round table at conference? Act now, because registration is required and these sessions are filling up! NOTE: Registration for these sessions closes July 15. The critique round table sessions are among the most popular offerings at RMFW Colorado Gold. Three and a half hours…
A Score and More and Still Learning
I’ve been writing fiction for over twenty years, and this week I just figured out how I do it. For years, I’ve bemoaned my inability to plot. Back when I was required to provide my editor with a short synopsis in order to sell another book, I was always able to come up with something….
Remembering Those Who Died Serving in Our Armed Forces
The RMFW Blog wishes everyone a good memorial day. And to those who have lost a loved service member, you are in our thoughts. We will return to our regular blog schedule tomorrow.
Novels Are Like Onions
When I started writing, my biggest hang-up was the misguided notion of Writer with a capital W. If I’m a real Writer, I thought, I should be able to sit down whenever I feel like it and write something good—nay, groundbreaking! If I’m a real Writer, the words should magically pour forth from my sweat…