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  • Overcoming the Fear Factor: Finding the Perfect Agent

    By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Some writers are terrified at the prospect of finding an agent. We think literary representation is the one factor that will get us published when the key is writing an outstanding book. But let’s say we’ve already written a fabulous project, what is the agent/author relationship?…

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  • Friday Faculty Five

    Welcome to our faculty five post, where you will find out five fun facts about the 2017 BRMCWC faculty. This week, we'll hear from our Awards director author Eva Marie Everson, author Deborah Raney, and Literary Agent with Credo Communications Ann Byle. [tweet_box design="default" float="none"]Did you know...? Five Fun Facts…

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  • Dollars & Sense for Writers—Thoughts on Where & When to Spend Your Money

    by Edie Melson @EdieMelson I remember what it was like when I was just starting out as a writer. I thought it was something I wanted to do. I even felt like it was something God called me to do. It’s an exciting time—a time when we’re trying on the moniker…

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  • Conference Prep Countdown, BlueRidgeConference.com Create Fantastic Business Cards

    by Bethany Jett, @BetJett Last week we talked about getting organized before the writers conference. Today we’re deep-diving into business cards, perhaps one of the most essential items for networking. Let’s break down the essential components for your business card. 1. Your name While this is an obvious requirement, make your…

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  • Organization – the Secret To a Writer’s Social Media Success

    By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Getting our writing life organized may or may not be one of our personality traits. But today’s writer must incorporate organizational skills into her social media practice, or she will be overwhelmed and fail. [tweet_box design="default" float="none" inject="@DiAnnMills #BRMCWC #SocialMedia"]Organization - the Secret To a Writer’s…

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  • BRMCWC Faculty Five BRMCWC Faculty Five

    by Alycia W. Morales     @AlyciaMorales We have an amazing faculty lined up for you this year at BRMCWC. Because I was once a newbie conferee, I understand the jitters and queasiness one experiences when you have to sit across from the published writer, editor, or agent for a fifteen-minute appointment.…

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