I didn’t plan on making friends at a writers conference. As most writers are, I’m extremely introverted and the size of my intimate social circle was perfectly adequate. The purpose of the conference was to learn and get writing feedback. However, it is the friendships that developed from those writing…

by Bethany Jett, @BetJett We are a month away from the start of the Blue Ridge Conference, and we are soooo excited!!!! There is still plenty of time to get your proposals, one sheets, business cards, and pitches together, so no fretting! We want you to feel comfortable, especially if this…

by Bethany Jett, @BetJett How many times have you decided which classes you were going to attend at a conference, only to change your mind and second guess yourself one hundred times? And why, oh why, do the classes you want to take always coincide with other awesome classes you…

by Bethany Jett, @BetJett The Blue Ridge Conference is truly a prestigious writers event. Not only will you learn from and get face-to-face time with bestselling and award-winning authors, editors, and agents, you get to hang out with them, too! Instead of a faceless name in their slush pile (the dreaded stack…

by Bethany Jett, @BetJett There are two major networking opportunities at a writers conference. Sometimes we place a lot of emphasis on the faculty members, but I truly believe it’s crucial to get to know our fellow attendees. At my first writers conference, I listened as Eva Marie Everson introduced…

by Bethany Jett, @BetJett If you’re registered for the conference, it’s time to make travel arrangements and add our BRMCWC 2017 Packing list to your organization folder. If you haven't registered yet, don't worry...there is still time! It's great to be prepared, so this week’s Conference Prep Countdown is all about travel and…