We’re super excited to share a sneak peek at what we have planned for BRMCWC 2020! First, we want to announce the speaker for our post conference (Friday, May 29, 2020). Those who register for BRMCWC 2020 can also register for this one day add-on with industry icon, JANE FRIEDMAN.…

@diannmills C.S. Lewis did not write behind closed doors and hide his manuscripts from the rest of the world. Rather he and other renowned Christian friends formed the Inklings, a group destined to encourage each other in spiritual and writing disciplines. They read their work aloud and met for almost…

@DiAnnMills Genesis 1:26 tells us we are made in the image of God. And He is the great Creator. For us to grasp what this means to writers, let’s explore three critical points of the concept. This will help define the joy and purpose of our extraordinary gift. Let’s begin…

@DiAnnMills Symbolism is a tangible items that means something psychologically to the character—and translates to the reader the same emotional response. James Scott Bell states, “From the start, we have a connection . . . .” The character(s) and the reader form an attachment to an object that no longer…

@DiAnnMills Writers often struggle with how to incorporate symbolism into their novels or if it’s even necessary. How does it fit into premise and theme? Does it heighten emotion? Does it encourage the reader to see beyond the obvious? Is it part of the story line? How does a writer…

@DiAnnMills A new writer started an online platform. She established a website, a presence on facebook and twitter, wrote a weekly blog post that showed her expertise and passion, and asked open-ended questions. She followed the experts and generally prioritized readers by focusing on transparency while practicing professionalism. She believed…