By Pamela Nowak Change…it’s a quiet word, not really representative of all that’s associated with it. For each of us, it has a unique set of implications. Since I’m in a contemplative mood, I’ll spend today exploring them. When I was younger, change represented the unknown, with all its uncertainty. It was something I usually…
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Just Right?
By Pamela Nowak So what is it that makes a writing group just right? As a current member of four different writers’ organizations and a former member of others, I’ve discovered each has its unique flavor and that I get something different from each one of them. One of the groups I belong to provides…
Memories and Milestones
By Pamela Nowak Memories are precious things. I’ve known that for most of my life but was struck anew at just how priceless they are when helping pack up my mom’s household items as she moved to a much smaller residence last month. We came across box after box of old photos, school projects, handmade…
Becoming an Old Timer
I am now an old-timer. I realized this last weekend, at the Colorado Gold conference, and the new-found awareness of the role is a bit daunting. Twenty years ago, I attended my first RMFW conference. I was new to RMFW, having joined earlier in the year after hearing a published member’s presentation on how supportive…
Tips for Conference Goers, Especially First Timers — Part II
As promised, we’re back with more great advice for conference-goers from a few of your regular RMFW Blog contributors Liesa Malik 1) Remember that all people at the conference are approachable, but it’s best to have a few questions to ask. Things like “what do you like best about writing?” or “where do you see…