by Edie Melson @EdieMelson The other day I was talking to a friend of mine and this person confided that she was afraid she didn’t have what it takes to be a writer. “I’m just not good enough to get a book published, and I don’t know if I ever will be.”…

by Dr. Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes After leaving educational administration to pursue a career in writing, I went through a similar process I’d been through as a principal. I found and worked with a mentor. Although mentors are essential in every career, I’ve discovered they’re invaluable for authors. Behind the scenes, there are…

By Lynette Eason @LynetteEason Hi everyone, this is Lynette Eason here with my photographer hat on. I’m so excited that I get to be the conference photographer once again this year. And let me just say, if you read this similar post last year, keep reading because things are going…

It's not too late to enter the Foundation and the Directors Choice Awards!  The BRMCWC contests and dessert extravaganza are among the highlights of BRMCWC. Every year gets better than previous years and we know this year will be no exception. We’re ready . . . are you? Whether you…

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson Here we are, barreling into 2023. Edwina Perkins and I are super excited to share the current list of faculty for our 2023 conference. We are still waiting to hear back from a couple of folks, so this isn't the final, set-in-stone-never-changing-list. So continue to check…

Every year we are excited to be able to award writers scholarships. 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 are unable to…