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  • Social Media Marketing & Branding

    by Edie Melson @EdieMelson I know it seems that the to-do list of an author goes on and on. But in short, the answer is yes. We each need an author newsletter in addition to the connections we’re making on social media. The reason for this is simple, we don’t…

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  • The Writer Challenge

    By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills How far are you willing to extend yourself to write a novel? Are you aware of the sacrifices that partner with the rewards of becoming a published writer? Do you ever wonder if you’re all alone in your pursuit of publication? Has anyone ever posed those…

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  • Prayer Prayer: An Important Element of Writing

    by Alycia W. Morales     @AlyciaMorales As writers, we spend a lot of time focusing on getting words on the page, finishing a manuscript, coming up with fresh ideas, pitching, marketing, building our platform, etc. But there's an even more important element of writing we tend to forget. Prayer. [tweet_box design="default"…

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  • Sneak Peek at the 2017 BRMCWC Faculty

    I know you’re going to be as excited as we are when you see some of the people who will be joining us as faculty at the 2017 BRMCWC. Before you get too excited, make note. This isn’t the final list, so expect more updates soon! Again, this is NOT…

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  • blueridgeconference.com Livestreaming: FireTalk

    by Bethany Jett, @BetJett **update 10.18.16: FireTalk is now charging for their services, with the exception of a free ten minutes maximum.** In last week's post we discussed Facebook Live. This week, let's chat about how to livestream with other people. Facebook Live will have two-person broadcasting capabilities in the future,…

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  • Writers: Know Your Hooks, Lines, and Sinkers

    By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills I bet you’re thinking that this article is about fishing. Well it is, and it isn’t. We all have our favorite novels, rich stories that send us into the lives of our characters—and even become our friends. We’re walking with them, sharing their joys and sorrows,…

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