By Bethany Jett, @betjett Whether it’s your first or fiftieth writers conference, there are some "best kept secrets" about how to get the most out of your conference. Here are 10 Insider Tips: Bring Business Cards This is the time to network. Pass them out like they’re candy. Your name badge…

by Mary Denman @MaryDenman As writers, we think about having the right tools for our craft. But we also need to do certain things to hone that craft. We need to spend time in the chair, writing. We need fellow writers for critiques. We need to learn the rules of writing.…

by Alycia W. Morales @AlyciaMorales This year, change is coming to opening night at the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference, and we are super excited about it! (And that's the only exclamation point I'll use.) [bctt tweet="Change is coming to #BRMCWC & we're super excited about it! Find out…

by Bethany Jett @BetJett I practiced my pitch several times but the moment I sat in front of an editor at my first writers conference appointment my mind went blank. I managed to smile, shake hands, state my name, and awkwardly hold out my one-sheet. He took the paper and…

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson I've had several people ask me what to expect when they have a fifteen minute appointment with an industry professional. Many even wonder if they should take advantage of an appointment. My answer? ABSOLUTELY. Even if you don’t have something to pitch, an editor, agent or even well…

by Vonda Skelton @VondaSkelton In this digital world of technology-over-paper, business cards remain strong. After all, those tiny little cards are often the only things agents, editors, and event planners have to trigger their memory of you. [tweet_box design="default" float="none" inject="@VondaSkelton #BRMCWC #pubtip"]A 13-point checklist for #Writing business cards that…