We want to extend our sincere congratulations to everyone who entered these contests. You are all winners because you were willing to put your writing out there! [tweet_box design="default" float="none" inject="@BRMCWC #writing #pubtip"]And The Winners Are...A complete List of the 2017 BRMCWC Contest Winners[/tweet_box] Selah Awards Genre: Bible Studies Winner:…

by Tammy Van Gils @TammyVanGils Most folks are familiar with the story of Gideon from Judges 6-8. The Israelites had done evil in the eyes of the Lord and oppression came upon them at the hands of the Midianites. Eventually, the Israelites cried out to the Lord for help. He…

Happy Easter and a blessed Resurrection Sunday from all of us here at the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference!

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Is there something missing in your writing life? Could there be a surprise additive to the list of how to succeed in the world of publishing? Is mentoring another serious writer for you? I believe so. In fact, I know so. To be blessed, one must…

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson I was talking with a good friend of mine, Torry Martin, at a conference, and we got into an interesting discussion. He mentioned that being submissive was something that writers don’t often consider. The look on my face must have clued him into my confusion because he…

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson As writers we know the importance of developing an online presence, but is there such a thing as putting too much information out there? How do we know when we've gone beyond platform building into an area that puts us and our families at risk? The…