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Recap of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference 2016 Awards
[tweet_box design="default" float="none" inject="@EvaMarieEverson on @BRMCWC #writing"]Complete list of the Blue Ridge Mtns. Christian Writers Conf awards[/tweet_box] Selah Awards NONFICTION GENERAL Finalist, Nonfiction General, Jill Lynn Buteyn & Kara Tippets—JUST SHOW UP (David C. Cook) Amanda Ludeke & Bill Jenson, agents, Ingrid Beck & John Blasé, Editors — Finalist, Nonfiction…
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The Dos & Don’ts of Publishing Etiquette for New Writers
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…
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We Have an App for That!
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…
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Get Organized for a Writing Conference
For those who’ve known me for any length of time are aware that organization isn’t my strong suit—at least not in the conventional meaning. My desk is covered in stacks of paper and the walls of my office are papered with rainbow hued sticky notes. It’s a system that works…
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Getting Ready for a Writing Conference
by Edie Melson @EdieMelson Attending a writers conference can be a stressful undertaking—even for a seasoned writer. A lot of writers have gravitated toward our profession because we’re not comfortable with crowds, especially crowds of strangers. That’s why I’m posting this series on writing conferences. It’s not to add to…
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5 Tips to Prepare for Your Author Headshot
by Mary Denman @MaryDenman As writers, we think about having the right tools for our craft. But we also need to do certain things to hone that craft. We need to spend time in the chair, writing. We need fellow writers for critiques. We need to learn the rules of writing.…
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