The purpose of the Blue Ridge Writers' Conference is to educate, inform and inspire writers. During this conference writers will network with fellow writers, expand their markets and learn to hone their skills in various break out sessions. The 20th annual conference begins with a Workshop Intensive held Friday,  April 7th, and a Writers' Meet and Greet will take place that evening at 5 p.m.  Writers' Conference sessions take place on Saturday, April 8th.  Books sales from our conference speakers and member writers will also be made available.