Following are the instructions on how to prepare your books for the BRMCWC Bookstore. BRMCWC will deduct a 20% service fee from all sales. The deadline for making appointments to have your books carried by the onsite bookstore is May 12, 2026. Due to the limited space in the bookstore, we…

By Edie Melson @EdieMelson Conference time is barreling toward us. That’s exciting—and sometimes terrifying. Some of the most asked about topics revolve around classes. Today we’re going to break down the process for choosing classes. First, let us assure you, there aren’t any wrong choices or choices that can’t be…

by Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes, Ed.D. @khutch0767 When I first delved into the publishing industry, I battled doubts, discouragement, and fear. Honestly, I often thought about returning to my career as a school administrator. “You’re wasting your degrees,” I’d say to myself. “No one will ever take you seriously” is another phrase I’d…

by @LynetteEason You've written the book. Congratulations. Or maybe you’re in the process of writing it. Or maybe you just have a great idea swirling around in your head. Whatever the case, if you're heading to a writers' conference hoping to pitch to an agent or editor, you need to…

by Julie Zine Coleman @JulieZColeman This week, we woke to a strange sound on our roof: the pounding of intense rain. It’s been one of the driest summers we have ever experienced in Maryland, and a soaking rain has been rare. So we rejoiced at the much needed relief. Steve…

By Cherrilynn Bisbano @bisbanowrites What’s one of the highlights of your year? Mine is the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference. Also, BRMCWC is one of the events where my confidence tries to repack its bags and hightail it back down the mountain. In the past, the anxiety of imposter…