Tagged: Heather Kreke

  • BRMCWC Bookstore Info

    Conference Bookstore Following are the instructions on how to prepare your books for the BRMCWC Bookstore. BRMCWC will deduct a 20% service fee from all sales. The deadline for making appointments to have your books carried by the onsite bookstore is May 12, 2023.  Due to the limited space in the…

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  • Does My Writing Need Metaphors?

    By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills A metaphor is a word or phrase that compares something tangible with something intangible that has a psychological meaning. In fiction, the writer crafts a metaphor according to a character’s personality and life experiences. This eliminates clichés that are dull and boring and instead introduces something…

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  • 10 Tips to Help You Combat Your Writing Fears

    by Edie Melson @EdieMelson The other day I was talking to a friend of mine and this person confided that she was afraid she didn’t have what it takes to be a writer. “I’m just not good enough to get a book published, and I don’t know if I ever will be.”…

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  • Moving up the Writing Ladder – When Can I Teach?

    By Cindy Sproles @CindyDevoted As a conference director, I receive a lot of requests to serve as faculty at our conference. Selecting teachers is always a tough job, one I dread passionately. Throughout the year, I meet hundreds of writers who have fabulous “presence” but don’t have an excellent command…

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  • Writing the Not-So-Perfect Heroine

    by: Shannon Redmon @shannon_redmon As an author, I’m always striving to give depth to my story’s heroine. The last thing a writer wants is to create a flat, boring character. I learned this lesson after an editor commented about the shallowness of my protagonist. Ouch. The truth hurts sometimes. So,…

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  • 5 Reasons Authors Who Have Mentors Are Successful And Achieve Their Goals

    by Dr. Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes After leaving educational administration to pursue a career in writing, I went through a similar process I’d been through as a principal. I found and worked with a mentor. Although mentors are essential in every career, I’ve discovered they’re invaluable for authors. Behind the scenes, there are…

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