By W. Terry Whalin @terrywhalin I’ve written magazine articles which appear in publications with over a million subscribers. Other articles reach 100,00 to 200,000 readers, which is way more than any of my books will reach. As a long-time journalist writing for different publications and a former magazine editor, I’m intimately…

If you're interested in applying, please go to this page on the website, read the information and FOLLOW ALL DIRECTIONS The form will be open from June 15 - July 31. Here is the direct link: https://www.blueridgeconference.com/faculty-proposal/

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson We're about two weeks away from the end of the 2023 Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference. It's always one of the high points of my year, but it's also an exhausting experience. And that exhaustion isn't limited just to those directing a conference or on…

by Katy Kauffman @KatyKauffman28 “I just can’t do this.” I heard the door creak, and hope leaked from my spirit. “I’ll never get this done. Too much editing. I’m so tired.” The door creaked longer the second time. “Should I just stop?” Another creak started, then stopped, as I remembered…

By Penny Reeve Dear Writer, Have you met Discouragement yet? I have. She hovers close by the door of my office. She twiddles her fingers by my lounge. She stares over my shoulder as I brush my teeth and whispers ‘Why bother?’ or ‘You’re not good enough’ or ‘Just give…

By A.C. Williams by @acw_author  I love stories. Ever since I was a kid, I’d set up my armies of My Little Ponies and my brother’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and we would stage epic adventures that spanned time and space. I believe the Barbies were even involved at one…