by Bethany Jett, @BetJett “Send it to me.” The four most beautiful words to a writer’s ears at a writers conference. The beautiful rush of validation hits your tired and overflowing mind and soul. The late nights and self-doubts have all been worth it. Someone important wants your work. Then…

by Bethany Jett @betjett We want to hear from you! If you attended the 2016 Blue Ridge Christian Mountains Writers Conference, please take a moment to fill out this quick evaluation survey. We want to know what we did right as well as what we can make better for this…

By Bethany Jett, @betjett Whether it’s your first or fiftieth writers conference, there are some "best kept secrets" about how to get the most out of your conference. Here are 10 Insider Tips: Bring Business Cards This is the time to network. Pass them out like they’re candy. Your name badge…

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…