by Edie Melson @EdieMelson I began writing like most of you did—as a creative outlet—a way to process the world around me. I kept diaries, started stories and books, played around with articles. But all of these efforts had one thing in common. They were written out of my own…

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson So often we make things harder than they have to be. Sometimes we do it because we’re used to doing things a certain way, or because it’s the only way we know how. But things change quickly these days, and it’s always a good thing to…

By DiAnnMills @DiAnnMills Are you wanting to make vital connections with conferees attending the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference? This post will help you pre-network now so that you are prepared on Sunday afternoon, May 20th with established relationship. [tweet_box design="default" float="none" inject="@DiAnnMills @BRMCWC #writingtip #BRMCWC"]Pre-Networking for the Blue…

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson The 2018 Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference is coming up fast. We expect this to be a banner year and know that having each of you with us will make it extra special. Today begins our weekly teaching posts with information, tips, and encouragement as…

Below you'll find our current class listing and descriptions for the 2018 Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference. You can find the same information in the tab at the top of the website. Also in that table, you'll find a link to a downloadable/printable version. [tweet_box design="default" float="none" inject="- @BRMCWC…

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…