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I’ll have a new flash fiction story (a.k.a. a super-short story) coming out in an anthology from Timber Ghost Press later this year! Stay tuned for details.
My short story, “Opal Under the Sky,” is available in the Pikes Peak Writers anthology, Journeys Into Possibility, in paperback and Kindle format.
My short story, “A Sail of Ash,” is available in paperback in the Baltimore Review 2022 Anthology.
My short story, “Beauty in Stasis,” a retelling of Sleeping Beauty set in space, is available in paperback in the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers anthology, Bizarre Bazaar.

How to Write Loglines for Novels – On the RMFW BlogSeptember 13, 2024
A logline is what you get when an author takes 90,000-words’ worth of character, conflict, and compelling story, and distills it down into… Read more: How to Write Loglines for Novels – On the RMFW Blog
Where to Begin the Beginning of Your Novel?August 9, 2024
Story beginnings are hard. Start too early, and readers are bored. Start too late, and readers feel like they can’t catch up. So… Read more: Where to Begin the Beginning of Your Novel?
How Do Your Characters React to the World?July 13, 2024
Every individual reacts to any given situation in their own unique way. That is as true for fictional characters as it is for… Read more: How Do Your Characters React to the World?
Writers: What Can You Do with Rejection? – On the RMFW BlogJune 17, 2024
There are lots of ways to handle rejection letters, but let’s face it, most of them are unproductive. Over on the Rocky Mountain… Read more: Writers: What Can You Do with Rejection? – On the RMFW Blog
What Do You Need to Become a Better Writer? – On the RMFW BlogMay 12, 2024
When was the last time you stepped back and thought about what you need—truly need—to elevate your writing craft or boost the business… Read more: What Do You Need to Become a Better Writer? – On the RMFW Blog

Welcome

I’m a Colorado-based freelance/business writer, creative writer, and speaker with an irresistible desire to talk about writing (or travel… don’t get me started). Storytelling is the best way I know to keep reality on a short leash. Whether you’re a reader or a writer (or both), this website is a place where we can share tips, gripes, inspiration, and observations about this writing life. Got a question? Ask! Got a suggestion or comment? Share it! Want more? Sign up for my newsletter. I can’t wait to connect with you.

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Writing Prompt

Write a scene where your protagonist tries to describe a dream they had the night before to someone who is way too enthusiastic about interpreting dreams.

Writing Quote

“.There is no friend as loyal as a book.”
― Ernest Hemingway

Upcoming Events

Catch up with Kelley at these great events:

Speaking: RMFW Colorado Gold Conference, Sept 27-29, 2024, Aurora-Denver.
Speaking: SCBWI-Rocky Mountain Chapter, December 3, 2024, Denver (in-person and online).

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PODCAST APPEARANCE

To see an interview with me about finding an agent, my writing journey, how to watch a Shakespeare play, and more, visit the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writer’s podcast/YouTube video here: “Kelley JP Lindberg & True Love Never“