By DiAnnMills @DiAnnMills Are you wanting to make vital connections with conferees attending the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference? This post will help you pre-network now so that you are prepared on Sunday afternoon, May 20th with established relationship. [tweet_box design="default" float="none" inject="@DiAnnMills @BRMCWC #writingtip #BRMCWC"]Pre-Networking for the Blue…

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson Attending a writing conference is a big deal. Writers often budget all year to be able to go, especially if it’s a larger (more expensive) event. But along with the financial planning, [tweet_box design="default" float="none" inject=" @EdieMelson on @BRMCWC "]we also need to calibrate our #writing…

As you peruse the list of faculty members and their classes for BRMCWC 2017, do you find yourself wondering who the agents & editors are and which publications, houses, or agencies they represent? Are you wondering what types of writing they're looking for? This post is an answer to those…

by Bethany Jett, @BetJett Whenever someone asks me for advice on getting published, my first response is almost always, "Go to a writers conference." This is for several reasons: to learn the craft, to pitch your work, to network with industry professionals, to get some alone time, to gain clarity…

by Bethany Jett, @BetJett “Send it to me.” The four most beautiful words to a writer’s ears at a writers conference. The beautiful rush of validation hits your tired and overflowing mind and soul. The late nights and self-doubts have all been worth it. Someone important wants your work. Then…

by Hope Welborn @WriteawayHope Writers Conference. These two words can strike fear into the souls of every introverted writer hiding behind her hipster glasses, organic green tea, and laptop. Or maybe that's just me. Meeting new people, meals with strangers, and the dreaded 15-minute appointments with faculty. These things can…