by Bethany Jett, @BetJett The Blue Ridge Conference is truly a prestigious writers event. Not only will you learn from and get face-to-face time with bestselling and award-winning authors, editors, and agents, you get to hang out with them, too! Instead of a faceless name in their slush pile (the dreaded stack…

by Lindsey Brackett @LindsBrac You’ve got your highlighters and your spreadsheets and your list of potential meetings. This year the BRMCWC class offerings are so good, you’re probably having trouble deciding. You’re probably thinking if you primarily write fiction, you shouldn’t make time for a class about freelancing. Or if…

Welcome to this week's Friday Faculty Five with Rhonda Rhea, Vicki Crumpton, and Jevon Bolden. Someone is made from the same metals as her bike. Someone is seriously lacking sleep (or was for 12 years, at least). And someone loves to say "Yes!" Find out who below. [tweet_box design="default" float="none"]Who…

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson The 2017 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…

by Bethany Jett, @BetJett There are two major networking opportunities at a writers conference. Sometimes we place a lot of emphasis on the faculty members, but I truly believe it’s crucial to get to know our fellow attendees. At my first writers conference, I listened as Eva Marie Everson introduced…

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Many of us use social media marketing tools to reach others with powerful messages. A professional writer is constantly evaluating what she’s using to ensure they enhance her career. [tweet_box design="default" float="none" inject="@DiAnnMills #BRMCWC #socialmedia"]Best Author Tools for Marketing & Promotion[/tweet_box] We have four things to…