By Lynette Eason @LynetteEason Hi everyone, Lynette Eason here to let you know about the brainstorming class we’re having at the conference. You may have seen the description on the website. If not, here it is with a slight tweak. The class is THREE days, not four. Prerequisite: Two published…

By A.C. Williams by @acw_author Whenever conference season approaches, I hear the same question from authors: “How do I make a good impression on an editor/agent/publishing professional?” [tweet_box design="default" float="none" inject="#BRMCWC #Writing #Writingtip"]How NOT to Impress an Editor at Your Next Conference by @acw_author on @BRMCWC[/tweet_box] It’s fairly standard to…

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills No matter our genre, allowing readers to experience the growing relationship of a man and woman adds tension and conflict to our stories. The following just might persuade you to add a spark of romance to your writing. Romance is the lifeblood of the publishing industry …

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson When each of us chooses to label ourselves as a writer, we are embarking on a journey that’s not for the faint of heart. To find joy—and yes, even a little success—we need to make sure we’re well-equipped for what lies before us. [tweet_box design="default" float="none"…

By Candyce Carden @CandyceDeal When I taught early grades, we celebrated the 100th Day of School in a big way. We invited children to bring 100 small objects to school, i.e., pennies, beans, buttons, piece of pasta, etc. Teachers used the day to help students develop a sense of number.…

by Rhonda Rhea @RhondaRhea She swallowed them. Swallowed ‘em right down. My daughter Kaley and I were working on a book together. I traveled the four hours to her place, and on day two of hunkering down in her apartment for a week of writing, I came down with an ick…