by Cynthia Ruchti What do writers do if they don’t have confidence in the God of All and instead think everything’s up to them? It’s up to them to figure out how to catch the ear of an agent and editor. It’s up to them to decide which editors and agents are the right match for their project. It’s up to them to make their …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 37 Members Unable to Attend Conference
Day 37 ACFW Members unable to attend the conference Jer. 29:11–For I know the plans that I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope. Heavenly Father, we lift up those many writers who, for various reasons, will not be able to attend the conference in Denver. …
What if I Can’t Come to the Conference?
by Deborah Raney Now that the conference is mere weeks away, excitement is building, and talk among writers turns to conference topics, it’s hard not to feel left out if circumstances keep you from coming to the conference this year. Despite how disappointing it might be to not be attending this year, there are still ways you can participate in …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 38 For Keynoter, Debbie Macomber
Day 38 Keynote Speaker Debbie Macomber Jer. 1:9–Then the Lord stretched out His hand and touched my mouth, and the Lord said to me, Behold, I have put My words in your mouth. Father, we pray for Debbie Macomber today. We thank you for her willingness to be part of the conference. She is a light to us and also …
HEARING GOD AT CONFERENCE
by Golden Key-Parsons What is POV? Is my manuscript ready to present to an editor? What is an “em dash,” and how does one use it? Will my manuscript be rejected if I don’t have the correct format? Do I need business cards, and/or one-sheets? May I speak to editors in the restroom, or must I have a formal appointment? …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 39 The Conference Committee
Day 39 The Conference Committee Rom. 15:5–Now may the God who gives perseverance and encouragement grant you to be of the same mind with one another according to Christ Jesus. Father God, We come today to lift the Conference Committee to You. I thank You for this group who has worked so diligently to plan this year’s Conference. We pray that You …
Don’t Waste Your Pre-Conference Time
by Christy Lashae-Smith When I say Pre-Conference Time, I’m referring to NOW: August 9th to September 16(or 17th) when you get in your car or board the plane to head to Denver for conference. You’ve probably prioritized your time all year. You’re balancing a job, family, and all those other extra-curricular activities you wonder why you got involved in and …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 40 For God’s Presence and Blessing
Day 40 God’s presence and blessing Psalm 127:1–Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it; unless the Lord guards the city, the watchman keeps awake in vain. Jesus, though Your Spirit comes to the conference in each of us, we invite You to show up. We want Your agenda to happen in the spiritual realm as …
The Benefits of Volunteering at Conference
by Jennifer Hudson-Taylor Most of us think of church or local ministries when we consider volunteering, but there are plenty of volunteer opportunities at the ACFW Conference. It isn’t only about writing workshops and meetings with agents and editors, although those are wonderful assets to the conference. More importantly, God is at work during prayer time, praise and worship, devotions, …
Connecting With Publishers
by Lena Nelson-Dooley When I wrote and sold my first two books, I didn’t know much about publishers or agents or anything. We didn’t have an organization like ACFW. After the organization started having national conferences, that changed in my writing life. I was able to actually meet editors face-to-face. I ate meals with them, and many of them have …