@DiAnnMills Branding, blogging, and social media is a vital part of today’s writer’s career. Acquiring the techniques to grow our platforms can be daunting. We long to form a solid relationship with our readers, but where do we find them? How do we communicate our desire for a trusting relationship?…

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Every great book deserves a successful book launch. The techniques used for the campaign are the writer’s opportunity to shine a light on a new writing project. Let's face it; we writers are excited, passionate about our stories and subject matter. We embrace words, brainstorming sessions,…

Mountainside Marketing Conference is thrilled to have Jenn dePaula from Mixtus Media as part of our 2019 faculty. While visiting with Jenn, I posed a few questions, and I think you’ll enjoy her answers. Tell us a little about yourself. I live in Franklin, Tennessee with my husband of 13…

We are excited to announce our second annual Mountainside Marketing Conference. This was the first Christian marketing conference for authors. Because of the overwhelming response from last year, we’ve added an extra day. So join us January 18-22, 2019 (over the Martin Luther King holiday weekend) for a time to…

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson I began attending writing conferences in the late 1990s. I was a young, stay-at-home-mom and our family budget was so tight it squeaked. But I know that our early investment in my writing career has paid off again and again. No, we haven't retired off all…

By Edie Melson and DiAnn Mills @EdieMelson @DiAnnMills We know embarking on a writing journey is an exciting and slightly terrifying endeavor. The trail ahead offers promise, but it will be filled with unexpected twists and turns. Learning the craft is critical—no shortcuts allowed—especially if writers want to succeed. Along…