Why have a critique partner? DEB: • At the point when we most need to be objective, we are too close to our own story to read it as an unbiased reader, let alone evaluate it critically. Tammy is able to offer perspective that I’ve potentially lost, being so close to my own work. We’re able to see not only …
IRON SHARPENING IRON, Deborah Raney and Tamera Alexander
Tamera Alexander & Deborah Raney “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17 <> Tamera Alexander and Deborah Raney have been critique partners for more than six years––ever since they met at a writer’s conference and Tammy volunteered to critique Deb’s manuscript for Playing by Heart. While not all critique partners become friends, friendship has been a …
Dad & Me: What to do in Indy
<http://www.blogger.com/rearrange?blogID=6401406851432675447&widgetType=Image&widgetId=Image2&action=editWidget> Jul 28, 2010 3 Perfect Hours in Indy <http://rebeccademarino.blogspot.com/2010/07/3-perfect-hours-in-indy.html> For those interested in attending this year’s the American Christian Fiction Writer’s Conference in Indianapolis, ACFW has scheduled some free time on Saturday night. Many of the publishing houses will host dinners for their authors that evening, but for those of you that might like to sample what the beautiful …
Reduce Anxiety? At ACFW Conference?
The American Christian Fiction Writer’s conference is coming up in Indianapolis this year, from September 17-20. With the advent of such an amazing conference, there can be a lot of anxiety–especially as you wait your turn to pitch to an agent or editor! So read on for anxiety-reduction techniques to use while either attending the conference or not. I selected …
Admit I’m a First-timer? Are you kidding?
The year is 2009 and I have just sent in my registration for the ACFW Conference to be held in Denver, Colorado. OMGoodness – what was I thinking. Okay – I knew what I was thinking. I work for a top literary agent and she is telling me she needs her assistant to attend with her. Not only that, she …
Excited as a Puppy with Two Tails
I’m as excited as a puppy with two tails. I’m going to American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) Conference in September! My life is consumed with the details. ACFW 2010 is among the premiere Christian fiction conferences in the world, and I, Karla Akins, who used to type stories on her Mom’s Smith-Corona perched on top of a TV tray is …
ACFW Conference: Leave Your Introvert at Home
It’s still two months away, but it’s never too early to prepare for the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) annual conference – especially shy writers. People laugh when I tell them I’m naturally shy. They don’t believe me. That’s my goal: making people believe that I’m comfortable even when my insides turn to jelly. At any writing conference, that should …
Top 10 Reasons to Attend ACFW: Lena Nelson Dooley
Top Ten Reasons to Attend ACFW National Conference 10. God has divine appointments for us there 9. Having me time away from the hustle and bustle of real life 8. Oodles of love and hugs 7. Lots of laughter 6. Meeting my writing friends face to face 5. Making friends with agents 4. Getting to know editors 3. Professional training …
ACFW Bound…Jill Williamson
American Christian Fiction Writers is a national organization made up of writers of Christian fiction. I’ve been a member since 2006 and have never regretted it. In fact, it is an amazing organization. I’ve never had the chance to attend their national convention until this year. I am SO EXCITED! Not only will this be my first ACFW national conference, …
A Conference Filled with the Love of Christ
It’s hard to know where to start when talking about the 2009 ACFW Conference. Besides the fact that I would be traveling back to my hometown, visiting family, and meeting up with friends, I had many more reasons to be excited about going to my first conference. As a newbie last year, I decided to head to Denver without expectations. …