By Beth K. Vogt For those of your prepping for the upcoming conference, here are four words to guide you, and yes, I used the acronym A.C.F.W. Even if you’re not attending the conference, these four words apply to every writer’s journey: ADJUST your expectations. We pack a lot of things to bring to the annual ACFW conference, but one …
40 Days of Prayer, Day 4 – Wisdom for Executive Board
Day 4 Prayer – Wisdom In Decision Making For The Executive Board Now may the God of patience and comfort grant you to be like-minded toward one another, according to Christ Jesus. Romans 15:5 Father, we ask for wisdom for the ACFW Executive Board in all things surrounding the conference, and to administer this wisdom in love and unity of …
“Go North, Young Author!”
By Ramona Richards Here we are, setting on top of the conference and as a Nashvillian, I’d feel amiss if I didn’t at least offer up some suggestions about the city you’re about to visit. Nashville is a glorious, friendly place, and I hope you’ll all have a good time. GETTING AROUND/SAFETY The Omni Hotel is at the edge of …
40 Days of Prayers, Day 5 – Safe Travel
Day 5 Prayer – Travel Safeties Thank you, Father, that You never miss a beat. Even as Your children who’ve known Your consistent kindness, we forget Your watchfulness. Certain situations still send us over the edge. In particular, waiting irritates us, especially when we think we know what’s best for us. Grant us safety as we travel to and from …
Why Writers Need Poetry
by Susan A.J. Lyttek When I teach high school creative writing, we devote the entire first semester to poetry. Just typing that line, I can hear people reading this (at least some of you) groaning in agony. Why on earth would I do that? Do I love torturing youth with thees and thous? Do I want to see them bang …
40 Days of Prayer, Day 6 – Worship Pleasing to God
Day 6 Prayer – For Worship Pleasing to God “Therefore we make it our aim, whether present or absent, to be well pleasing to Him.” – 2 Corinthians 5:9, NKJV Heavenly Father, music is an integral part of worshiping and praising You. We know that the raising of blended voices, accompanied by musical instruments, is to You a pleasant fragrance. …
The Gift of Gift Shops
By Elizabeth Musser Yesterday I met a few friends for lunch at The Swan Coach House in Atlanta. While we were eating, two ladies came over to meet me, having heard that I was the author of the novel The Swan House, which is based on the history of Atlanta in the early 1960s and more specifically on The Swan …
40 Days of Prayer, Day 7 – Health for Attendees
Day 7 Prayer – Health For All Attending The Conference Dear Lord, as we make the final arrangements for the conference, we come before You–our Maker–and ask for Your protection over our health and the health of our families. Many of us have saved for months, we’ve taken vacation time, we’ve lined up childcare, and we’ve sacrificed countless hours in …
Don’t Be a Conference Statistic
By Tamara D. Fickas Statistics show 70% of writers won’t follow through on a request at a conference from an industry professional to send their work. Shocking, I know. I always wondered about those writers. Why would they go to all that work and not follow through? It didn’t make sense to me. Then I went to a conference. I …
40 Days of Prayer, Day 8 – Smooth Registration
Day 8 Prayer – For A Smooth Registration Father, We thank you so much for the opportunities You give us in our writing, especially the opportunity to join with other Believers and grow together. Lord, today we pray especially for the registration process, that You will clear away the hurdles and give wisdom to those making preparations. We pray for …