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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What’s Happening, RMFW?
JAN 21 1st Quarter Board Meeting: Join the board members for the first quarter board meeting and meet the new Vice President, Sheri Merz-Duff. Contact president@rmfw.org with questions. JAN 21 Denver Your Most Productive Writing Year: In this workshop we will cover setting big picture career goals, breaking them into actionable steps, and how to…
Photography & Writing Research: Shoot First, Ask Questions Later
Whether you’re writing historical novels, contemporary fiction, or even fantasy, research photography is a skill worth developing (see what I did there…). Not only does it help with research, but photos also help writers connect with readers, supplement and inspire blogging content, and provide a library of images writers can use with articles and online. I’ve already written a…
Bringing a “Mostly Dead” Book Back to Life in Audio … by Richard Rieman
As Billy Crystal’s character said in Princess Bride, “mostly dead is slightly alive.” You can breathe new life into your older books by giving them a voice. There is revolutionary growth in audiobooks. The Audio Publishers Association (APA) reports audiobook sales are up over 38% in 2016, and Audible listening is up 35%, The cost…
2017 – THE YEAR OF BALANCE
I am not a big believer in your standard New Year’s resolutions. They tend to be broad and sweeping statements like: I will lose weight. I will exercise more. I will finish my book. But I am a believer in setting goals, so when I received J.T. Ellison’s 2016 Annual Review, I took it to…