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Five Things the Olympics Taught Me about Writing
by Lindsey Brackett, @LindsBrac Probably my most Facebook engagement (post-algorithms) in February came from asking how we could best watch the Olympics without a regular cable provider. Usually, I don’t miss television. Netflix, Prime, and Redbox get it done. But every two years I plan to buy an antenna…
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5 Must-Have Attitudes for Your Next Writers Conference
by Katy Kauffman, @KatyKauffman28 Going to BRMCWC feels like Christmastime to me. Yes, I won’t sleep much. Yes, my brain will be fuzzy by the end of the week. And yes, I will eat too many sweets from the cafeteria line. But the joy will be out the roof.…
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The Secret to Gaining More Readers
By Bethany Jett, @BetJett I don’t only read blogs. Chances are, neither do you and neither do our readers. Social media is not simply a playground for fun gifs and status updates about our food. We consume content in short form, long form, picture form…all the forms for an…
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Flashbacks and Time-hops: What to do and not do
By Vincent B. Davis II, @vbdavisii Flashbacks. They have been one of the most loved storytelling tools in every writer's arsenal for centuries. As consumers, we see various media forms like televisions and movies utilize flashbacks as a legitimate form of storytelling. We see the value in its use…
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5 Ways to Destroy a Writing Career
By DiAnn Mills, @DiAnnMills Writers daily receive blog posts that offer advice to build their careers. The publishing world has many sides, and each facet needs attention. We read— How to be successful. How to sell more books. How to strengthen characterization. How to research and interview. How to…
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What to Expect at BRMCWC 2018
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…
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