by Edie Melson @EdieMelson As a writer, I’ve come to realize the value—and the elusiveness—of writing ideas. They come and go like beautiful blossoms in spring. And just like flowers, if we don’t pick them and save them, we lose them. So today I’d like to share some tips for…

We're excited to introduce you to our faculty and classes for the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference 2017.   The listings are in alphabetical order, and this information  is also now up on the Faculty and Classes tab at the top of the page. [tweet_box design="default" float="none" inject="#writing #pubtip…

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson I’ve spoken with a lot of writers who have trouble disconnecting their INTERNAL EDITOR when they're working on an early draft of a manuscript. This overly helpful person lives inside most of us and comes in handy when we’re putting the finishing touches on our manuscript.…

Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference Contests The Selahs BRMCWC Director’s Choice BRMCWC Foundation Contest [tweet_box design="default" float="none" inject="- @EveMarieEverson #writing #writingcontest"]Enter our 2017 #BRMCWC Selah Awards Contest for published authors [/tweet_box] [tweet_box design="default" float="none" inject="- @EvaMarieEverson #writing #writingcontest"]Register & Enter our 2017 #BRMCWC Contests [/tweet_box] We are happy to announce…

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson 2017 has begun and with its focus on resolutions, it pulls me into a period of introspection. Actually, it’s a good thing. It gives me a chance to look back over the past year and decide what worked and what didn’t. It also gives me a…

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson I don’t care if you’re a freelance writer, nonfiction writer, novelists or something of a hybrid. The truth is that you have to wear a lot of hats to find publishing success. You have to be able to write on a deadline, plan marketing campaigns, utilize…