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Spark Interest with your One-Sheet
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…
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The What & Why of Meeting with the Professionals at a Writing Conference
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…
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A 13-Point Checklist for Writing Business Cards
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…
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Calibrate Your Writing Conference Expectations
by Edie Melson @EdieMelson Attending a writing conference is a big deal. Writers often budget all year to be able to go, especially if it’s a larger (more expensive) event. But along with the financial planning, [tweet_box design="default" float="none" inject="@EdieMelson #writing #BRMCWC"]we also need to calibrate our writing conference…
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Attendee Books for the Conference Bookstore
The 2016 Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference is coming up fast. And we're adding something new. We will be inviting attendees to have their books available for sale in the conference bookstore (this includes traditionally published books and self-published books). We've done this in a limited basis in years…
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Why Enter a Writing Contest
by Eva Marie Everson @EvaMarieEverson It’s that time again! Time to start talking about the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference contests. If you have been to BRMCWC before, you know that the awards banquet is one of the highlights of the conference. We dress up. We dine by candlelight.…
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