The Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference (BRMCWC) celebrated its fiftieth anniversary in May 2026. I think my first time attending was in 2013. Several years pass between my visits. This was my sixth trip to the conference, and it was fun to be there for the celebration. Prior to packing for each trip, I always wonder why I am going and whether it is worth the financial investment. Ultimately, I conclude there is always something new I need to learn about the craft of writing, publishing, or marketing. Most of all, I long to receive a revival in my writer’s heart and to listen for God’s gentle nudge: “This…