by Edie Melson @EdieMelson When each of us chooses to label ourselves as a writer, we are embarking on a journey that’s not for the faint of heart. To find joy—and yes, even a little success—we need to make sure we’re well-equipped for what lies before us. [tweet_box design="default" float="none"…

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson Lately, I’ve seen a lot of discussion about copyright issues. Specifically, what is legal to use on a blog, social media or in a book. First, I want to state right up front that I am NOT a lawyer and none of what I’ve said constitutes…

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson Here at the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference our passion to help writers grow is reflected through the many opportunities we provide. Today I’d like to highlight some of them so that you know what’s available and what to expect. This isn’t an exhaustive explanation…

As writers, it's important to interact with other people via social media. Creating and sharing memes is a wonderful way to do this. Keep these few things in mind about memes: It's not self-promotion (except for the link to our personal websites included in the meme in order to present…

The BRMCWC team wishes you and your family a very blessed and happy Thanksgiving.

By Edie Melson @EdieMelson I remember the first time I ventured onto twitter. It’s an intimidating site, full of unfamiliar terms and strange rules. Beyond that, the more people I followed, the more confusing the newsfeed became. To my untrained eye, all those 140 character bursts were just disjointed and…