@EdieMelson For those of you getting ready for the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference you may have heard about the need for a One Sheet. This tool is also known as a Pitch Sheet. It’s a one page presentation of the project you’re pitching to an editor or agent. Today I’ll be…

Below is the link to our 2019 Class offering page. As many of you know, this list will have some changes before we make it to the conference in May. Because of this, we ask that you check back regularly. 2019 Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference Class Listing The…

by DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Creating a powerful synopsis can be daunting if not downright scary. I hear you moaning! Why do I need a synopsis? If you’re having a tough time getting motivated to pen a synopsis, memorize this: A writer creates a brief summary or outline of a book…

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson One of the most valuable aspects of attending a writing conference is the onsite networking. Truthfully, in publishing, it is important who you know. Today, we’re going to list all the ways you’ll be able to meet new people at BRMCWC. We’re going to take it…

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson The publishing industry is like any other—fraught with unwritten rules and etiquette norms.  Add to that the wild wild west of social media and the new writer can commit faux pas that spell career disaster. [tweet_box design="default" float="none" inject="@EdieMelson on @BRMCWC #writing #pubtip"]Publishing Etiquette Tips -…

We have an App for That and IT’S LIVE! As I promised, I’m going give you a tour. And yes, we have an app for that! Today I’m going to give you a tour of the Blue Ridge Conference app to whet your appetite. [tweet_box design="default" float="none" inject="via @EdieMelson #writing"]Yep,…