by Edie Melson @EdieMelson I don’t care if you’re a freelance writer, nonfiction writer, novelists or something of a hybrid. The truth is that you have to wear a lot of hats to find publishing success. You have to be able to write on a deadline, plan marketing campaigns, utilize…

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson It’s easy to get discouraged in the writing industry. It’s a tough business, and as they say on Project runway, “One day you’re in, and one day you’re out.” So what’s a writer to do? [tweet_box design="default" float="none" inject="- @EdieMelson on @BRMCWC #writing"]19 Things to remember…

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control… Galatians 5:22-23 For me, this verse is tough. Some of the things listed are easy. Some…well…not so much. In my travels this fall, I’ve had the opportunity to hear about other the…

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson I remember the first time I ventured onto twitter. It’s an intimidating site, full of unfamiliar terms and strange rules. Beyond that, the more people I followed, the more confusing the newsfeed became. To my untrained eye, all those 140 character bursts were just disjointed and…

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson Publishing is a tough business. It’s almost impossible to write anything for public consumption without feeling like you’re throwing your heart into the lion’s den. And I don’t know about you, but I give these negative comments a lot more credibility than the positive ones. The…

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson Today I’d like to give you 26 tips for success with your blog. I’m calling this my ABCs of Blogging. [tweet_box design="default" float="none" inject=" @EdieMelson on @BRMCWC #writing"]Have You Learned the ABCs of #blogging?[/tweet_box] A is for Accessibility—Make sure your blog is easy to find, easy…