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  • NaNoWriMo, BlueRidgeConference.com The “Exuberant Imperfection” of NaNoWriMo

    By Johnnie Alexander, @Johnnie_Alexndr In a few weeks, writers throughout the world will embark on a month-long trek called National Novel Writing Month aka NaNoWriMo. Participants will write a 50,000-word, no editing allowed, novel during the already hectic month of November. I joined the challenge way back in 2003 when my writing…

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  • Social Media, Marketing, and Branding

    By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Social media is about helping our readers walk through life a little easier. Those we help come in all shapes and sizes and occupations, but what is important is that our message is clear and fulfills and need. Writers are problem solvers. Many blogs and webinars…

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  • Novel Preparation 101

    By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills We writers have habits, some quirky, that help us begin new writing projects. Today I’d like to share with you how I organize my thoughts and preparations before writing chapter one, line one of a new novel. I’m mostly an organic/pantster writer, but some things I…

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  • www.BlueRidgeConference.com Quirky Sources to Add to Your Characterization

    By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills I live and breathe story—most writers do. And we’re always looking for ways to ensure our characters and their predicaments are exciting and unique. Some of the places we look can be a bit . . . different. But the exploration is worth it. Here are…

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  • Move Forward with Writing Instead of Looking Back

    by Edie Melson @EdieMelson My friends, I don’t feel that I have already arrived. But I forget what is behind, and I struggle for what is ahead. I run toward the goal, so that I can win the prize of being called to heaven. This is the prize that God offers…

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  • friends blueridgeconference.com This is your Tribe

    by Bethany Jett, @BetJett Whenever someone asks me for advice on getting published, my first response is almost always, "Go to a writers conference." This is for several reasons: to learn the craft, to pitch your work, to network with industry professionals, to get some alone time, to gain clarity…

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