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  • The Value of Mentoring

    By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Is there something missing in your writing life? Could there be a surprise additive to the list of how to succeed in the world of publishing? Is mentoring another serious writer for you? I believe so. In fact, I know so. To be blessed, one must…

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  • Blue Ridge Conference Friday Faculty Five

    Welcome to our Blue Ridge Conference faculty five post for this week! Today we'll learn more about Cyle Young, Aaron Gansky, and Jesse Florea, all of whom hold more than one position (writer, agent, publisher, editor, teacher...) [tweet_box design="default" float="none"]3 Guys. 1 impersonates C. Walken. 1 plays Hippy Hop. And…

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  • Travel and packing | blueridgeconference.com Travel and Packing

    by Bethany Jett, @BetJett If you’re registered for the conference, it’s time to make travel arrangements and add our BRMCWC 2017 Packing list to your organization folder. If you haven't registered yet, don't worry...there is still time! It's great to be prepared, so this week’s Conference Prep Countdown is all about travel and…

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  • Tosca Lee Friday Faculty Five

    Welcome to our faculty five post, where you'll learn five fun facts about the BRMCWC 2017 faculty. This week, we'll hear from authors Tosca Lee & Lynette Eason, as well as Paula Mowery, acquisitions editor from Prism Book Group, an imprint of Pelican Book Group. [tweet_box design="default" float="none"]One of our…

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  • One Sheets | blueridgeconference.com How to Create One Sheets

    by Bethany Jett, @BetJett It’s time to dispel any fear, dread, or hesitation that arises when we talk about one sheets. The one sheet is a tool to help start the conversation between you and the editor or agent to whom you're pitching. It is not the end-all, be-all of…

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  • Writer Branding – What’s the Fuss?

    By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills A writer’s brand is a red carpet of introduction to readers and the publishing industry. It’s an identity that shows genre and demonstrates what others can expect from writing projects, social media posts, and anything attributed to the writer’s name. Branding is not a marque in…

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