I didn’t plan on making friends at a writers conference. As most writers are, I’m extremely introverted and the size of my intimate social circle was perfectly adequate. The purpose of the conference was to learn and get writing feedback. However, it is the friendships that developed from those writing…

by Eva Marie Everson @EvaMarieEverson Today we're excited to announce the 2017 Selah Award Finalists. Competition was stiff with more entries than ever before. Congratulations to all the finalists! Be sure to help us spread the word and congratulate your friends. [tweet_box design="default" float="none" inject="- @EvaMarieEverson on @BRMCWC #writing #pubtip"]2017…

Welcome to this week's edition of Friday Faculty Five! We've only got a few weeks to go until BRMCWC 2017! This week we're featuring agents Steve Laube and Tamela Hancock Murray. [tweet_box design="default" float="none"]One doesn't drink coffee. The other thinks it's a food group. Find out who they are on…

by Bethany Jett, @BetJett We are a month away from the start of the Blue Ridge Conference, and we are soooo excited!!!! There is still plenty of time to get your proposals, one sheets, business cards, and pitches together, so no fretting! We want you to feel comfortable, especially if this…

by Tammy Van Gils @TammyVanGils Most folks are familiar with the story of Gideon from Judges 6-8. The Israelites had done evil in the eyes of the Lord and oppression came upon them at the hands of the Midianites. Eventually, the Israelites cried out to the Lord for help. He…

Welcome to this week's faculty five. We hope you're enjoying getting to know our 2017 faculty as they share five fun  and interesting facts about themselves! This week, we've got Splickety's Ben Wolf and Lindsey Brackett, as well as romantic suspense writer Lynn Blackburn. [tweet_box design="default" float="none" inject="#BRMCWC 2017"]This week's…