The 50th anniversary of the BRMCWC is shaping up to be amazing! We have a sneak peek of just some of the wonderful faculty who is going to be there. Click here to check it out. The conference runs May 25th - May 29th 2026, we hope to see you…

by Blythe Daniel @ByltheDaniel One of the things I hear from writers is: “I have a hard time building followers. It’s just not me.” And while I hear the heart behind this comment, I think we are missing the true intent of followers. When I want to understand why I…

By Julie Lavender @JLavenderWrites Never underestimate the little moments in life. They just might turn into a writing credit one day. “But doesn’t he have a mommy?” My four-year-old first born asked me this question when I tried, for the first time, to explain to him the meaning of “homeless.”…

by Rhonda Rhea @RhondaRhea If you’re taking my blood pressure and you tell me to “breathe normally,” I hope you’ll understand when suddenly I can do anything but that. I could breathe normally until you told me to. It’s not rebellion. It’s more…psychosis, I guess. I might also subsequently be asking…

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Most writers think they can handle life’s challenges on their own. I’m not one of those, but I know who to turn to when I need self-help. The world offers lots of resources to “fix” us in the quest to produce quality writing. Want to sell…

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson Choosing to be a writer can be a daunting prospect. It involves courage, creativity, and yes, commitment. When we’re unwilling to make that commitment, we can destine ourselves to failure before we’ve had a chance to succeed. This post isn’t meant to beat anyone up, but…