Welcome back! On this week's edition of Saturday Six, we have agents and editors galore. And have they got some fun facts about themselves for you... [tweet_box design="default" float="none"]Which faculty member was almost shot by Secret Service? Which one watched for UFOs with her father? Find out in this week's…

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson One of the most valuable aspects of attending a writing conference is the onsite networking. Truthfully, in publishing, it is important who you know. Today, we’re going to list all the ways you’ll be able to meet new people at BRMCWC. We’re going to take it…

by Lucinda Secrest McDowell, @LucindaSMcDowel   “Let my teaching fall like rain and my word settle like dew, like gentle rain on new grass and showers on tender plants.” Deuteronomy 32:2 HCSB Up with the sun I was eager for an early morning walk in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Blooming…

Welcome back! We've got just a few more weeks until we'll all be gathered at Ridgecrest, ready to make new friends and learn a lot about writing. Today, I'm going to introduce you to six more of our prestigious faculty members. Let's get started! Karynthia Glasper-Phillips 1. I love horseback…

by Cindy Sproles, @CindyDevoted   Conferences are wonderful. There's no other way to explain the benefits other than saying you must attend. Attending a conference allows the writer, whether new or seasoned, to interact with their peers, network with editors and publishers, and sharpen their writing skills. The goal is to…

A word from Karen Porter,   I want to personally coach you! In our Speakers Lab Continuing Class, we will work together: To build your presentation. To add stories, humor, and power To be your best on stage And as a bonus, we will learn how to market your speaking…