By Debb Hackett @debb_hackett Contests are a big deal. Aren’t they? I’ve crashed and burned, semi-finaled, finaled, and won in four different events. Truthfully, winning was way more fun than bombing. But was it more useful? Statistically, there is a tiny chance of entering a contest and winning, so why…

Check out the new link for our BRMCWC. There are t-shirts, sticker, and more all with our BRMCWC logo or our new 50th anniversary logo!   Check it out and get your merch here.    [tweet_box design="default" float="none" inject="#BRMCWC #Writingconference #Writingmerch"]New Link for BRMCWC Merchandise on @BRMCWC[/tweet_box]  

The Selah Awards: (For published authors) Close date for publishers sending in the work: Books must be received no later than December 26, 2025. Forms must include the agent (if applicable) and editor of the work. Audio books must include the name of the narrator and audio production company. Please include a…

Check out just some of the amazing classes at the 50th Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference!   2026 Class List [tweet_box design="default" float="none" inject="#Writing #BRMCWC #Writingconference"]2026 BRMCWC Classes on @BRMCWC[/tweet_box] The 2026 BRMCWC is Monday May 25 - Friday May 29th we hope to see you there! To sign…

The 50th anniversary of the BRMCWC is shaping up to be amazing! We have a sneak peek of just some of the wonderful faculty who is going to be there. Click here to check it out. The conference runs May 25th - May 29th 2026, we hope to see you…

To prepare for the 50th anniversary of BRMCWC we have something special for you! Check out this video, in the BRMCWC Facebook group, of Edie Melson telling us about the new BRMCWC merchandise store!!   Here is the link to the store.  There is everything from stickers to clothing items.…