2024 Colorado Gold Writers Conference: Full Schedule

Welcome, writers! If you have any questions about the schedule or the conference at large, please refer to the conference website at rmfw.org/conference or email conference@rmfw.org.

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9:00am MDT

Pitch Desk

Friday September 27, 2024 9:00am - 12:00pm MDT

Conference Room V

If you want to change your pitch, add your name to the waitlist, or potentially seek an extra pitch, Jon Rutigliano will be at the pitch desk on from 9 a.m. to noon in Conference Room V to field such requests.

Conference (Volunteer) Staff

Jon Rutigliano

Pitch Master, VIP Liaison

Jon Christian Rutigliano's credo is that individuals naturally gravitate toward the positive energy in life, and are at their best when left to their own devices. For good or bad, his work will always explore this proposition. When not writing, you can find Jon and his wife Krissy... Read More →

Friday September 27, 2024 9:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Conference Room V

Conference Room V

9:00am MDT

Projector & Microphone Testing Room

Friday September 27, 2024 9:00am - 12:00pm MDT

Conference Room V

Friday September 27, 2024 9:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Conference Room V

Conference Room V

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Audience Presenters

1:30pm MDT

Stories in a Flash

Friday September 27, 2024 1:30pm - 3:20pm MDT

Conference Room V

Flash Fiction challenges writers to include all elements of a satisfying story but at a greatly reduced word count, leaving consumers with a whirlwind read and a memorable ending. By the end of this workshop, participants will create a work of fiction worthy of editing for possible publication.

Speakers

Laurel McHargue

Author

Laurel McHargue—a West Point grad raised near Boston—lives and laughs and publishes and podcasts in the breathtaking beauty of Colorado's Rocky Mountains. After years as an Army Officer, a mother of two sons, and an English teacher, Laurel abandoned paid employment to concentrate... Read More →

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Friday September 27, 2024 1:30pm - 3:20pm MDT
Conference Room V

Conference Room V

Topic Workshop
Audience Advanced
Subject Genre, Craft
Area Hybrid

3:30pm MDT

The 5 Sentence Method

Friday September 27, 2024 3:30pm - 5:20pm MDT

Conference Room V

Curious about the 5 Sentence plotting method sweeping TikTok? This plotting approach is perfect for pantsers who want to plot, or plotters who want to cut back on extensive outlines. Learn how to choose your book’s 5 sentences, then tie them to word count goals for flawless pacing. Simple and easy!

Speakers

Rebecca Thorne

Author

Rebecca Thorne has published both traditionally and independently, and uses her social media platform to educate about publishing and writing. She is best known for her sapphic cozy fantasy novel "Can't Spell Treason Without Tea." https://www.tiktok.com/@rebecca.thorne

The 5 Sentence Method Write Up docx

Friday September 27, 2024 3:30pm - 5:20pm MDT
Conference Room V

Conference Room V

Topic Workshop
Audience Advanced
Subject Craft
Area Hybrid