Tonight, Alycia Morales, our Conference Manager, will be answering all of your pre-conference questions on Facebook Live! Join her at 7:00 PM EST to hear the answers to questions such as: What's the dress code? What should I bring with me? Do I need a business card? What's the weather…

by DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Creating a powerful synopsis can be daunting if not downright scary. I hear you moaning! Why do I need a synopsis? If you’re having a tough time getting motivated to pen a synopsis, memorize this: A writer creates a brief summary or outline of a book…

By Bethany Jett, @BetJett   We’re less than three weeks away from the conference and chances are you’re working hard on your proposal, finalizing your business cards, and picking out your outfits (just me?). While this list is far from exhaustive considering “learn the craft” should be at the top…

Welcome back! On this week's edition of Saturday Six, we have agents and editors galore. And have they got some fun facts about themselves for you... [tweet_box design="default" float="none"]Which faculty member was almost shot by Secret Service? Which one watched for UFOs with her father? Find out in this week's…

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson One of the most valuable aspects of attending a writing conference is the onsite networking. Truthfully, in publishing, it is important who you know. Today, we’re going to list all the ways you’ll be able to meet new people at BRMCWC. We’re going to take it…

by Lucinda Secrest McDowell, @LucindaSMcDowel   “Let my teaching fall like rain and my word settle like dew, like gentle rain on new grass and showers on tender plants.” Deuteronomy 32:2 HCSB Up with the sun I was eager for an early morning walk in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Blooming…