2025 BLUE RIDGE WRITERS CONFERENCE
  • Welcome
  • Speakers
    • John Claude Bemis
    • Kitty Taylor
    • Carol Crawford
    • Mickey Dubrow
    • Jessica Handler
    • Angela DeCaires
    • Dana Wildsmith
  • Itinerary
    • Conference Sessions
    • Schedule of Events
    • Blue Ridge Film Festival
  • Registration & Forms
    • Registration & Conference Forms
  • Conference Lodging
  • About Us
    • Writers Conference History
    • Testimonials
    • BRMAA & The Art Center
  • Contact

Schedule of Events

Friday, February 21
Time
Session
Location
Speaker
10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Check-in/Registration
Lobby
N/A
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Ghosted (Poetry)
Studio Gallery
Dana Wildsmith
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Which Publishing Option is Best?
DA's Office
Angela DeCaires
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch Break
No Lunch Provided
N/A
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The Two-Headed Monster:
​Two Authors, Two Approaches to Revision
Studio Gallery
Jessica Handler &
​Mickey Dubrow
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
• Opening Reception
• Meet & Greet
• Book Readings & Sales
RLE Gallery
N/A
Saturday, February 22
Time
Session
Location
Speaker
8:15 AM - 8:45 AM
Check-in/Registration
Lobby
N/A
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
KEYNOTE 2025
​Write Like a Wild Thing:
Crafting an Unforgettable Story

RLE Gallery
John Claude Bemis
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Inside the Outline
RLE Gallery
Mickey Dubrow
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Creating a Writing Practice
Studio Gallery
Dana Wildsmith
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
It's the Little Things:
Exploring Sensory Detail that Brings Characters to Life
RLE Gallery
Jessica Handler
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Critiques & Office Hours
Music Vault
John Claude Bemis
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Lunch Break
No Lunch Provided
N/A
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
eBook Basics
RLE Gallery
Angela DeCaires
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Unpack Your Back Story
Studio Gallery
Carol Crawford
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker Panel
RLE Gallery
All Conference Speakers
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Hosted by the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association
420 West Main Street, Blue Ridge, GA  30513
(706) 632-2144    
www.BlueRidgeArts.net​
​​Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit equal opportunity organization. We do not and shall not discriminate in any of our activities or operations on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religious affiliation, nationality, or ethnic origin. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, artists, clients, volunteers, vendors and guests.
  • Welcome
  • Speakers
    • John Claude Bemis
    • Kitty Taylor
    • Carol Crawford
    • Mickey Dubrow
    • Jessica Handler
    • Angela DeCaires
    • Dana Wildsmith
  • Itinerary
    • Conference Sessions
    • Schedule of Events
    • Blue Ridge Film Festival
  • Registration & Forms
    • Registration & Conference Forms
  • Conference Lodging
  • About Us
    • Writers Conference History
    • Testimonials
    • BRMAA & The Art Center
  • Contact