By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Disappointments have a way of wiggling into our confidence, especially when our writing friends are at a conference, and we are at home. How does a writer survive? The following tips will help you overcome your sadness while providing tools to improve your craft. 1. Change…

by Lindsey Brackett @LindsBrac The Blue Ridge Christian Writers Conference is rapidly approaching and some of you will be attending for the very first time! That is so exciting. But whether it’s your first time or your fifth, there’s always something to learn. Here’s a collection of my favorite tidbits…

By Lynette Eason @LynetteEason Hi everyone, Lynette Eason here to let you know about the brainstorming class we’re having at the conference. You may have seen the description on the website. If not, here it is with a slight tweak. The class is THREE days, not four. Prerequisite: Two published…

By A.C. Williams by @acw_author Whenever conference season approaches, I hear the same question from authors: “How do I make a good impression on an editor/agent/publishing professional?” [tweet_box design="default" float="none" inject="#BRMCWC #Writing #Writingtip"]How NOT to Impress an Editor at Your Next Conference by @acw_author on @BRMCWC[/tweet_box] It’s fairly standard to…

Every year we are excited to be able to award scholarships to our writer family. The money comes through our contest fees and donations. Scholarships are awarded on need and/or merit. Selections are made by a group of publishing professionals. Since we are dependent on the generosity of others, we…

By Lynette Eason @LynetteEason Hi everyone, this is Lynette Eason here with my photographer hat on. You might have read the title of this post, and if you know what I write (romantic suspense), then you might have been a little worried. Well, let me put your fears at ease.…