@DiAnnMills What drives a character to take risks, break laws, and become an antagonist? Are the traits listed on a compilation of bad-guy behaviors? Are the roots hidden in a deep hurt, possibly unrelated to actions in the present? Why is betrayal a common theme? These questions plagued me until…

@DiAnnMills When we place our name on our writing, we are ensuring the reader sees excellence. The effort to create an outstanding manuscript requires time and skill with a commitment to learning the newest trends in the industry.  Whew! Every writer has experienced the defeat of rejection and the dive…

@Tamela_Murray Authors have many reasons for writing a particular book. Sometimes those reasons feel so natural you don’t stop to think about them. However, in this market, it’s important to distinguish yourself from other authors and submissions. [tweet_box design="default" float="none" inject="- @Tamela_Murray on @BRMCWC #writing #pubtip"]Distinguish Yourself and Your Book…

@RhondaRhea For many years, my three sons shared a bathroom. Three. Sons. They shared that bathroom through their teen years. Getting a visual here? Three teen guys in one bathroom. I never really watched the entire Psycho movie but I heard there was a bad shower scene. If the makers of…

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson The 2019 Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference is almost here. We expect this to be a banner year and know that having each of you with us will make it extra special. We want to make certain you know what to expect, so this is…

This year we’re offering something new at the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference – a Post Conference Intensive. We’ve got the best-selling author and New York Times agent, Donald Maass coming in and teaching for an entire day. It’s important to note that this event require a SEPARATE REGISTRATION.…