by Bethany Jett, @BetJett At the Blue Ridge Conference, you’re guaranteed two fifteen-minute appointments with the agents and editors of your choice…probably the scariest fifteen minutes of your writers conference experience. It was for me. We want to help you prepare as best as humanly possible so you’ll feel confident…

by Bethany Jett, @BetJett Last week we talked about getting organized before the writers conference. Today we’re deep-diving into business cards, perhaps one of the most essential items for networking. Let’s break down the essential components for your business card. 1. Your name While this is an obvious requirement, make your…

by Alycia W. Morales     @AlyciaMorales We have an amazing faculty lined up for you this year at BRMCWC. Because I was once a newbie conferee, I understand the jitters and queasiness one experiences when you have to sit across from the published writer, editor, or agent for a fifteen-minute appointment.…

by Bethany Jett, @BetJett As we countdown the weeks until the conference, our preparation posts will be overflowing with helpful information and some PDF downloads (such as a packing list!). Now is the time to create our organizational notebooks and file folders so we’re not feeling overwhelmed when it’s time…

by Bethany Jett, @BetJett It’s officially writers conference season! Last week, several of our Blue Ridge members attended the Asheville Christian Writers Conference, and this week, it’s on to the Florida Christian Writers Conference! There is something special about the Christian Writers Conferences…many of the faculty members and attendees alike…

by Bethany Jett, @betjett Stressed? Overwhelmed? Spinning your wheels? When life gets too busy with looming deadlines and demands on my time, I tend to react in the one way that comes naturally. I hide. From life. Which incidentally, doesn’t work. Because in this game of hide-and-seek, life finds me…