Tagged: DiAnn Mills

  • 2019 Directors’ Choice Finalists for BRMCWC Thursday, May 2nd, 2019     2 Comments

    We are excited to announce the finalists for the Directors' Choice Awards The listing below is in alphabetical order within each category. Winners will be announced at the 2019 BRMCWC. Our categories are fluid, depending on the entries we receive. This year there were 4 categories: Childrens Books Fiction/YA Christian…

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  • How to Ask Your Characters the Hard Questions Tuesday, April 30th, 2019     3 Comments

    @DiAnnMills Some of our character’s traits are easy to discover. Physical description, food preference, a career choice, favorite color or food, wants, goals, and other basic attributes that can be revealed in a non-threatening manner.  Life experiences that had painful physical, mental, or emotional outcomes are often hidden beneath a…

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  • Appointment Etiquette at a Writing Conference Wednesday, April 24th, 2019     5 Comments

    By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjZeEhXqiVg&t=39s[/embed] Video Produced and Directed by Gary Chavalier. Although this video is presented tongue-in-cheek, every example is based on absolute fact. The Blue Ridge Conference is fast approaching, and writers are polishing their manuscripts and proposals One of the conference highlights is the ability for the…

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  • Publishing Fiction: Overcoming Fear of the Market Thursday, April 11th, 2019     One Comment

    @DiAnnMills We’ve all heard the depressing reports. Fiction sales are down. Too many books out there for readers to choose from. Movies and TV are vying for attention. But dear fiction writer, there is no reason to fear when you can incorporate the following action steps into your marketing and…

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  • In Pursuit of the Writer’s Holy Grail Thursday, April 4th, 2019     2 Comments

    @DiAnnMills We writers often pursue a holy grail of writing. A holy grail is a sought after prize of great significance that brings the writer happiness, accolades, and even can provide special powers. It’s often termed elusive—just beyond reach but dangling, teasing, urging the writer to keep moving forward. [tweet_box…

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  • Take Advantage of Pre-Conference Networking Opportunities Wednesday, April 3rd, 2019     Start the Conversation

    By DiAnnMills @DiAnnMills Are you wanting to make vital connections with conferees attending the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference? This post will help you pre-network now so that you are prepared on Sunday afternoon, May 20th with established relationship. [tweet_box design="default" float="none" inject=" #writing #writerslife"]Take Advantage of Pre-Conference Networking…

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