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.…

Calling all writers! Would you like great news for April 15? The Blue Ridge Conference team has a fabulous giveaway planned for all those writers who register for the Blue Ridge Conference by April 15th at 12:30 p.m. EST. We will randomly select two lucky persons to receive $100.00 off…

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson As writers, we tend to have a certain mystique. I wish I had a dime every time someone said, “I’ve always wanted to be a writer!” But the truth is that not everyone has what it takes to write books for a living. So for those…

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 Edie Melson @EdieMelson I’ve shared several posts about where to find images for your blog. But one thing I haven’t covered is a list of images you could take with your own camera. I’m always on the lookout for images that I could use to illustrate a post. In…

As you peruse the list of faculty members and their classes for BRMCWC 2017, do you find yourself wondering who the agents & editors are and which publications, houses, or agencies they represent? Are you wondering what types of writing they're looking for? This post is an answer to those…