by @LynetteEason  What is an Elevator Pitch? An elevator pitch is a spoken snapshot of your novel. A summary that is clear enough to understand in seconds, specific enough to feel market-ready, and intriguing enough to earn the interest of the person on the other side of it. For an…

By Edie Melson @EdieMelson One of the most valuable parts of attending a writing conference is the opportunity for in-person networking. Yes, a lot of networking happens online now—through social media, newsletters, and platforms we didn’t even have a few years ago. But nothing replaces a face-to-face conversation. And while…

By Edwina Perkins @EdwinaPerkins Critique is one of the most powerful tools in a writer's development, and I mean that from experience, not just theory. Let me give you four reasons why it matters: You can't see your own blind spots. When you've lived inside your manuscript long enough, your…

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills The Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference is pleased to announce paid mentoring appointments before the conference begins. This means, friend, that you have an opportunity to have your questions answered before setting foot on campus. We can eliminate the pre-conference jitters and offer guidance to…

by Edwina Perkins @EdwinaPerkins The Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference is at the end of May, and I know what you're thinking. I've got time. Let me stop you right there. The writers who walk away from conference week transformed, are the ones who started preparing months before they…

By Edie Melson @EdieMelson Make the Most of a Writing Conference Practical wisdom for getting the most from your conference experience Writing conferences can be life-changing. They can also be overwhelming, intimidating, exhausting, and sometimes even disappointing—especially if we arrive with the wrong expectations or without a plan. Whether this…