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…

The 2017 Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference is coming up fast. And we're continuing our practice of allowing attendees to offer books for sale in our conference bookstore. This includes traditionally published books and self-published books. The fee for consignment books is 20% of the purchase price on each…

by Bethany Jett, @BetJett At the Blue Ridge Conference, you’re guaranteed two fifteen-minute appointments with the agents and editors of your choice…probably the scariest fifteen minutes of your writers conference experience. It was for me. We want to help you prepare as best as humanly possible so you’ll feel confident…

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…

by Bethany Jett, @BetJett As we countdown the weeks until the conference, our preparation posts will be overflowing with helpful information and some PDF downloads (such as a packing list!). Now is the time to create our organizational notebooks and file folders so we’re not feeling overwhelmed when it’s time…

As you peruse the list of faculty members and their classes for BRMCWC 2017, do you find yourself wondering who the agents & editors are and which publications, houses, or agencies they represent? Are you wondering what types of writing they're looking for? This post is an answer to those…