By Julie Kazimer A couple of weeks ago the book and blogging wizard, Chuck Wendig, at his blog, terribleminds (a must read for every writer), had a guest post from Karina Cooper or as she prefers to be called, Karina F***ing Cooper, which I must admit has a nice ring to it. On Chuck’s blog,…
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RMFW Spotlight: Mark Stevens
The new RMFW Spotlight feature will introduce a few of our RMFW officers and volunteers. We started out with the first three members of the board of directors, sat them in the hot seat, shined the bright light on them, and channeling our best inner Oprah, plugged them with a few questions. Here’s what we…
Talk to the Paw – Preparing for Halloween
by Karen Duvall Teddy already knows what he wants to be for Halloween, but Kinsey can’t decide. She tried out this Dinosaur shirt, but she’s not quite feeling it yet. We’re going to have to explore a few more options. I suggested a princess. I told her I’d even paint her toenails pink, but she’s…
Examining the Elephant: Publishing Contracts, Part 1
By Susan Spann Autumn has arrived, and it’s time to turn the monthly “legalese” column from thoughts on pitching to talk of publishing deals. My legal practice focuses on publishing contracts, so it makes some sense to focus on the “terms and conditions” part of the publishing process here. In the months to come, we’ll…
The Worry List
The Worry List – by Kerry Schafer It’s hard to write when your head feels like the kitchen junk drawer. You know the one. It’s the place for random elastic bands and those little plastic things from bread bags. Coupons you’re going to use some day. The screw that inexplicably dropped out of the bottom…