Day 29 Paid critiquers as they work on submissions 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17–Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who has loved us and given us eternal comfort and good hope by grace, comfort and strengthen your hearts in every good work and word. Father, I lift up my brothers and sisters that critique submission work. Please …
Here Be Dragons – Part 2
By Lynette Sowell Last week I talked about four dragons that we writers can face on our writing journeys: time, jealousy, procrastination, and a nameless one that I’ll elaborate on a little more. I’ve had twelve years of perspective on this through ACFW, and I’ve realized that these dragons do not go away the longer you write. I hate to …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 30
Day 30 Agents at the conference Psalm 143:8a–Let me hear Your lovingkindness in the morning; for I trust in You. Heavenly Father, You are our strength and shield, a present help in trouble. You guide us along life’s paths and open doors and windows to the plans You have for us. Through literary agents, You give us help in times …
What Not to Wear: ACFW-Style
by Melissa Tagg I got stuck in a dress the other day. I mean reeeally stuck. Arms over my head, uncooperative fabric playing boa constrictor with my torso while my sister laughed at me inside the department store dressing room. And to be honest, I halfway blame my near death on ACFW. Yep, that’s right. See, when my unfortunate incident …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 31
Day 31 Editors at the conference Psalm 141:2–May my prayer be counted as incense before You; the lifting of my hands as the evening offering. Most gracious heavenly father, I lift up each editor who will be attending the ACFW conference. I pray you will prepare their way to Dallas in September. Open the doors and provide everything they need …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 32
Day 32 Brandilyn Collins as she emcees Psalm 66:16–Come and hear, all who fear God, And I will tell of what He has done for my soul. Dear Father, we hold Brandilyn Collins up to You. We ask that You would give her peace, health, and strength as she prepares to emcee the ACFW conference. May her words bring You …
Redefining Success at the ACFW Conference
by Beth K. Vogt A writing friend of mine is attending the ACFW conference for the first time this year. She is excited… and nervous. Right now, “nervous” rules the roller coaster ride of her emotions. The biggest virtual hill she’s facing? The 15-minute appointments with editors and agents. Writers alternately covet these appointments – the whole “Please, oh please, …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 33
Day 33 Finances for those attending Psalm 121:2–My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. Our wonderful Lord, we thank You for Your daily provisions and for the many ways You meet our every need and often our deepest wants. Lord, many are longing to attend this year’s conference but lack the proper financing to make it …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 34
Day 34 Those teaching workshops Proverbs 8:1–Does not wisdom call, and understanding lift up her voice? Heavenly Father, Thank you for the men and women who will be sharing their wisdom through workshops at the conference. We pray even now as they prepare that You would guide them in what they will teach. We pray their time of study draws …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 35
Day 35 The praise band as they practice and lead worship Verse: Psalm 150:6–Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord! Father God, we lift up each member of the praise team to You this day. From the musicians to the singers to the sound technicians, fill each one with Your love and presence. Strengthen each person, …