by Rhonda Rhea @RhondaRhea She swallowed them. Swallowed ‘em right down. My daughter Kaley and I were working on a book together. I traveled the four hours to her place, and on day two of hunkering down in her apartment for a week of writing, I came down with an ick…

Linda S. Glaz, Agent @LindaGlaz Authors attending conferences for the first time struggle to know what, who, how, where, and maybe even, why? While the struggle is real, it does not have to be overwhelming. Agents and editors as well as mentors and critiquers are simply people like anyone else.…

by Susan U. Neal RN, MBA, MHS @SusanNealYoga The Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference (BRMCWC) is right around the corner. Now is the time to prepare to ensure you get a substantial return on the time and money you invested in attending. The following tips will ensure you get…

By Larry Leech @LarryJLeechII “Our goals can only be reached through a vehicle of a plan, in which we must fervently believe, and upon which we must vigorously act. There is no other route to success.” —Pablo Picasso Make a plan. Stick to the plan. Easier said than done, right?…

Every year we are excited to be able to award scholarships to our writer family. The money comes through our contest fees and donations. Scholarships are awarded on need and/or merit. Selections are made by a group of publishing professionals. Since we are dependent on the generosity of others, we…

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson Lately, I’ve seen a lot of discussion about copyright issues. Specifically, what is legal to use on a blog, social media or in a book. First, I want to state right up front that I am NOT a lawyer and none of what I’ve said constitutes…