by Bethany Jett, @BetJett Ladies and Gentlemen, we’re entering the last few days before the conference and excitement is mounting and the final preparations countdown has begun: one more trip to Walmart, gotta get the oil changed in the car...new suitcases airing out in the dining room. Has anyone else overtaken…

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson The publishing industry is like any other—fraught with unwritten rules and etiquette norms.  Add to that the wild wild west of social media and the new writer can commit faux pas that spell career disaster. [tweet_box design="default" float="none" inject="@EdieMelson on @BRMCWC #writing #BRMCWC"]The Dos & Don’ts…

[guestpost]by Bethany Jett, @betjett[/guestpost] Last week we talked about the business-y things to bring the conference, including a conference notebook, business cards, and one sheets. This week, we're covering what to pack. This year, I hope to narrow down my bags by purchasing a super huge suitcase. If you've got a favorite…

As mentioned in Friday’s post, The Blue Ridge Conference is going digital. I know change is hard, but we’re doing our best to make the transition as easy as possible. And yes, we have an app for that! Today I’m going to give you a tour of the Blue Ridge…

by Alycia W. Morales     @AlyciaMorales If you've attended BRMCWC in the past, you're aware that when you check in at the Ridgecrest registration desk, you receive a lovely booklet filled with all of the faculty information, descriptions of their classes, and the schedule. This year, we're saving a few trees…

by Bethany Jett, @betjett Does anyone else overpack for writers conferences? Next week we'll cover what to bring to the conference, but today let's cover what we need to have with us when we leave our hotel rooms. Just like "writing tight" is one of the hardest skills to hone,…