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…

To prepare for the 50th anniversary of BRMCWC we have something special for you! Check out this video, in the BRMCWC Facebook group, of Edie Melson telling us about the new BRMCWC merchandise store!!   Here is the link to the store.  There is everything from stickers to clothing items.…

Do you ever wish you could sneak away to the mountains, sip coffee (or tea!) with fellow writers, and talk about the characters who live rent-free in your head—without anyone looking at you like you’re crazy? That’s exactly why the Mountainside Novelist Retreat was created! [tweet_box design="default" float="none" inject="#Writing #Writinglife…

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson I began writing like most of you did—as a creative outlet—a way to process the world around me. I kept diaries, started stories and books, played around with articles. But all of these efforts had one thing in common. They were written out of my own…

*Update: Faculty proposals for the 2026 BRMC WC are closed. Applications for the 2027 conference will open in June of 2026. BRMCWC dates for faculty: May 24th - May 29th Assemble Your Faculty Proposal Here’s what you’ll be asked for on the form: Class title: please limit your class title…

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson It's been about a week and a half since the 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 staff. It…