by DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Varying degrees of point of view (POV) allows the writer to establish emotional distance between the reader and the character. The distance is set in direct relationship to the role the character plays in the story, the mood, and voice.  The POV character takes the spotlight…

We are so excited to share the list of the 2020 Selah Award Finalists for the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference. The competition was tough this year, with many excellent entries. Congratulations to the finalists and especially to all who entered! [tweet_box design="default" float="none" inject="@BRMCWC #writing #WritingCommunity"]Introducing the 2020…

by DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Determining our character’s love language is a step forward in understanding the psychological landscape.  Personality preference indicates the extent of introvert or extravert, how the character communicates, views life, and interprets the world around him/her. But a love language gives us insight into understanding one of…

by DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills We live in a comfortable society. But that can be dangerous for writers who choose complacency rather than pouring a steady stream of effort into their writing.  Have you ever met a writer who expected and demanded results from readers, other writers, and those involved in…

by DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Now is the time to make plans to attend the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference May 24-28 and the post conference with Jane Friedman on May 29. We are thrilled at the lineup of experienced faculty who are well-known within the publishing industry as polished…

Below is the link to our 2020 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. 2020 Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference Class Listing The…