by DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Creating a powerful synopsis can be daunting if not downright scary. I hear you moaning! Why do I need a synopsis? If you’re having a tough time getting motivated to pen a synopsis, memorize this: A writer creates a brief summary or outline of a book…

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson One of the most valuable aspects of attending a writing conference is the onsite networking. Truthfully, in publishing, it is important who you know. Today, we’re going to list all the ways you’ll be able to meet new people at BRMCWC. We’re going to take it…

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 #pubtip"]Publishing Etiquette Tips -…

We have an App for That and IT’S LIVE! As I promised, I’m going give you a tour. And yes, we have an app for that! Today I’m going to give you a tour of the Blue Ridge Conference app to whet your appetite. [tweet_box design="default" float="none" inject="via @EdieMelson #writing"]Yep,…

by Felicia Bridges @FBridges272 Seven years ago, I stood in the check-in line in Pritchell Hall at Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference for the first time. My first writers conference, it was also the first time I took a step of faith to follow the calling God placed in…

By Mary Denman  @MaryDenman One of my favorite times of year is May. Why? Because of Blue Ridge! There’s something so special about the conference, the people, the teaching and the worship. And for me, one of the great parts is meeting YOU. As the conference photographer, I think I…