@DiAnnMills Writers today search for tips to help them move forward in the craft. The following are 40 ways to sharpen your writing tools. [tweet_box design="default" float="none" inject="#writing #pubtip"]40 Tips for the Professional Writer - @DiAnnMills on @BRMCWC [/tweet_box] Pray for your writing ministry Read in the genre you are writing…

@DiAnnMills Are you a vertical writer? We writers are in the business of learning the craft, using our imaginations, writing, editing, and rewriting. Then the process repeats. That’s horizontal writing. We depend on people and earth’s resources to help us reach our publishing dreams and goals. While we are to…

@DiAnnMills What drives a character to take risks, break laws, and become an antagonist? Are the traits listed on a compilation of bad-guy behaviors? Are the roots hidden in a deep hurt, possibly unrelated to actions in the present? Why is betrayal a common theme? These questions plagued me until…

@DiAnnMills When we place our name on our writing, we are ensuring the reader sees excellence. The effort to create an outstanding manuscript requires time and skill with a commitment to learning the newest trends in the industry.  Whew! Every writer has experienced the defeat of rejection and the dive…

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson The 2019 Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference is almost here. We expect this to be a banner year and know that having each of you with us will make it extra special. We want to make certain you know what to expect, so this is…

@DiAnnMills Writers of all genres explore techniques to reveal their character’s inner traits. Observing the character’s behavior in action and dialogue shows the reader behavior patterns without telling. The writer is also able to create memorable scenes, endear the character to readers, and move along the plot. But what about…