Welcome to our faculty five post, where you will find out five fun facts about the 2017 BRMCWC faculty. This week, we'll hear from our Awards director author Eva Marie Everson, author Deborah Raney, and Literary Agent with Credo Communications Ann Byle. [tweet_box design="default" float="none"]Did you know...? Five Fun Facts…

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson I remember what it was like when I was just starting out as a writer. I thought it was something I wanted to do. I even felt like it was something God called me to do. It’s an exciting time—a time when we’re trying on the moniker…

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 DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Getting our writing life organized may or may not be one of our personality traits. But today’s writer must incorporate organizational skills into her social media practice, or she will be overwhelmed and fail. [tweet_box design="default" float="none" inject="@DiAnnMills #BRMCWC #SocialMedia"]Organization - the Secret To a Writer’s…

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…