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 …
Preparing for Conference: Getting Permission
By Mesu Andrews As a little kid I was anxious to grow up, to go where I wanted, and to do as I wished without asking permission. Now, I’m beyond grown up but still asking permission for many things–especially at writer’s conferences. Permission to switch workshops. Permission to sit at a meal with a particular editor or agent. Permission to …
40 Days of Prayer, Day 9 – Casey Miller/Appointments
Day 9 – Casey Miller as he finalizes appointments Father God, we thank You for Casey Miller who serves Your kingdom each year by organizing all the appointments at the conference. We are grateful and confident when we arrive, because we know that he has followed Your Holy Spirit’s leading throughout the whole, complex process. Guide him as he develops …
Does Writing Give You a Pain in the Neck?
By Patricia Bradley Did you know that writers as a group have more shoulder and neck pain than the average person? Is it any wonder why? We spend hours and hours sitting at a computer, staring at a blinking cursor. And not only do all those hours affect our neck and shoulder muscles, they add extra padding where we don’t …
40 Days of Prayer, Day 10 – Families at Home
Day 10 Prayer – The Families We Leave At Home Father, we thank You and praise for our families that are at home. During this time we ask that they will experience Your protection and that You give them the strength to cope whilst we are not with them. That they will experience a joy and peace, that only You …
Turning Pro: Business Planning for Writers
By Preslaysa Williams Writers, are you ready to take your business to the next level and turn pro? Then you need a business plan. It doesn’t have to be a long, complicated document. Your written plan will help you determine what you want from your career. Here are some basic elements and questions to ask as you craft your business …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 11, Mourn with those that Mourn
Day 11 Prayer – That We Mourn With Those That Mourn Dear Lord, we pray for those in a time of mourning. For all who’ve experienced loss, we know it’s so easy to let our sadness disrupt our calling. You use everything for our good, even the things and people we’re grieving. Help us release our words–even those driven by …
How To Take Perfect Pictures
By Emilie Hendryx The ACFW conference is just around the corner and I’m here to talk about how to look great in photos. Okay…I’m sure that’s actually the last thing you’re thinking about as you prepare for the conference. I know that prepping for appointments, printing out one-sheets, and packing are higher up on your list, but as a photographer, …