By James Hannibal @jamesrhannibal “If you love me, you will keep my commands.” John 14:15 (CSB) There are many opinions within the Christian writing community regarding our job and the depth of our responsibility as Christian writers. Make no mistake. Scripture is clear on this topic.  “If you love me,…

by Cindy K. Sproles @CindyDevoted Editing is difficult. Especially when you’ve worked hard to pen the perfect words. It’s tough to look at a scene or a paragraph and come to the realization that it needs to go. I’ve found this is especially difficult for new writers. Once they get…

by Sandy Kirby Quandt @SandyKQuandt While driving north through Alabama on Interstate 85 last year to attend the Blue Ridge Mountain Christian Writers Conference, my husband and I looked for blossoming mimosa trees. We do this every time we drive to the conference. Most years, the trees are covered with…

by Rhonda Rhea @RhondaRhea As I get older, I notice more and more my body parts in a sort of a landslide. I know the medical and cosmetic powers-that-be can work wonders these days with surgeries, injections, peels and the like. Tape this part up, snip that part off. I guess…

Below is the link to our 2020 Class offering page. As many of you know, this list will have some changes before we make it to the conference in May. Because of this, we ask that you check back regularly. 2020 Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference Class Listing The…

by Lindsey Brackett @LindsBrac With the start of a new year—a new decade!—you’ve likely had your inbox inundated with information on how to be your best self. Whether you’re actively seeking self-reflection or merely deep diving so you can develop more authentic characters, I can’t recommend an Enneagram study enough. If…