by Edie Melson @EdieMelson One of the things we (me and Edwina) love to do here at BRMCWC is to encourage writers. And one FUN way we get to do that is through the Directors' Choice awards. It's grown from awarding the prize to a single group, to multiple categories.…

By Lynette Eason @LynetteEason Hi everyone, Lynette Eason here to let you know about the brainstorming class we’re having at the conference. You may have seen the description on the website. If not, here it is with a slight tweak. The class is THREE days, not four. Prerequisite: Two published…

By A.C. Williams by @acw_author Whenever conference season approaches, I hear the same question from authors: “How do I make a good impression on an editor/agent/publishing professional?” [tweet_box design="default" float="none" inject="#BRMCWC #Writing #Writingtip"]How NOT to Impress an Editor at Your Next Conference by @acw_author on @BRMCWC[/tweet_box] It’s fairly standard to…

Every year we are excited to be able to award scholarships to our writer family. The money comes through our contest fees and donations. Scholarships are awarded on need and/or merit. Selections are made by a group of publishing professionals. Since we are dependent on the generosity of others, we…

By Lynette Eason @LynetteEason Hi everyone, this is Lynette Eason here with my photographer hat on. You might have read the title of this post, and if you know what I write (romantic suspense), then you might have been a little worried. Well, let me put your fears at ease.…

By: Eva Marie Everson, Contest Director The 2022 Selah Awards finalists have been named! This year’s contest has been the most intense with the highest number of entries at the highest level of competition. With 440 entries, the competition was fierce to say the least.  The goal of The Selah…