[tweet_box design="default" float="none" inject="- #writing #writerslife"]And the winners in the @BRMCWC contests are...[/tweet_box] The 2018 Selah Awards Finalist Listed Alphabetically by Book Title Children’s Picture BooksDoes God Take Naps by Crystal Bowman & Teri McKinley Tyndale Kids Sarah Rubio, Editor Ann Byle, Agent I Love you the Mostest by Michelle…

It's here! It's finally here! We've made it to Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference weekend! While you're busy packing and trying not to be overwhelmed by your nerves or excitement, take a moment to check out the final four faculty members in our Saturday Six ~ Sixth Edition post.…

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Every writer has a story. Some of the behind-the-scenes events strike a gallant pose of purpose and education and inspiration, while others are mediocre in the uphill climb to the mountain called Publishedville. We all have a journey to take for our dreams to see reality.…

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 DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills   A writer cannot plunge their characters, protagonists and antagonists, into action unless deep psychological needs are clear, and powerful, unresolved goals—both external and internal—are established. How can a writer discover what these characters want and need, as well as their strengths and weaknesses? I’ve had…

by DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Two huge perks for all conferees and faculty at the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference is Genre Night and the Awards Ceremony. I want to give you an idea of how exciting this is for you! [tweet_box design="default" float="none" inject="-@DiAnnMills on @BRCWC #writing #BRMCWC"]Two fun…