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How to Create One Sheets
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…
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Guidelines for Attendee Books for Sale in the Bookstore
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…
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Friday Faculty Five
Welcome to our faculty five post, where you will find out five fun facts about the 2017 BRMCWC faculty. This week, we’ll hear from authors Richard Mabry, Tom Morrisey, and Bob Hostetler. [tweet_box design="default" float="none"]Who is learning to play the ukulele? Who has been to Booger Hollow? Who is obsessed…
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Pitching 101
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…
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Friday Faculty Five
Welcome to our faculty five post, where you will find out five fun facts about the 2017 BRMCWC faculty. This week, we'll hear from our Awards director author Eva Marie Everson, author Deborah Raney, and Literary Agent with Credo Communications Ann Byle. [tweet_box design="default" float="none"]Did you know...? Five Fun Facts…
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Create Fantastic Business Cards
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…
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