By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Spring is in the air. The grass is green. New plant shoots are bursting through the earth with color. Birds are singing—and our writing needs renewal. Fertilizer doesn’t grow enthusiasm, words, social media platform engagement, or readers. But winter is behind us, and now is the…

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Successful writers must maintain a fresh writing perspective, or their writing will fall flat. No getting around it. How do we climb back onboard the optimism train when we no longer have enthusiasm about our books, blogs, articles, poems, screenplays, or other types of writing? How…

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills The Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference is pleased to announce paid mentoring appointments before the conference begins. This means, friend, that you have an opportunity to have your questions answered before setting foot on campus. We can eliminate the pre-conference jitters and offer guidance to…

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Entering with Purpose, not Pressure Writers often arrive at conferences armed with pitches, one-sheets, business cards, and a heart full of expectations. But too often they forget to pack peace, humility, a listening heart, and surrendered plans to God. Set the tone for the 2026 Blue…

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Romance in Christian fiction is more than a story enhancement. The thread of romance shows the blessings of love, God’s way. The also can complicate goals, influence crucial decisions, knock a career-minded man or woman into confusion, and always force a character to change and grow.…

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Starting 2026 with expectations says THIS IS THE 50TH YEAR THE BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS CHRISTIAN WRITERS CONFERENCE has served writers. The blessings of God have helped the thousands who have gained writerly confidence, growth, and the meaning of God in our lives. What an incredible birthday…