Last year my conference volunteer responsibilities pressed into the appointment timeslots I’d been assigned. I knew I had to give them up and free those slots for someone else who needed them. It tugged at my heart to do so. Was I wasting two key opportunities? Throwing them away? No, I was serving the Lord and His people. I had …
My 5th conference, and my 1st booksigning!
There is a lot for me to celebrate this year. Hi, this is Michelle Sutton, and I’m thrilled to say that I haven’t missed a conference since Denver, 2004, when we were still ACRW. I’ve made it a priority to work hard in this biz and both ACFW and the conferences have helped me get where I am today. I’m …
Fear Not! Advice from Sharon Hinck
Last fall, I attended my first ACFW conference. I’d been a member of ACFW for many years, and it was ridiculous I hadn’t made it to the national conference any sooner. I happened upon the Mount Hermon conference during my first year of writing, and that became my annual writer’s conference. But friends continued to encourage me to attend ACFW, …
Conference Countdown
Only 96 days left. Yes, I’m counting the days until the ACFW conference. Why? I’m glad you asked. Besides the obvious squeals and hugs from reconnecting with friends I only see once a year, I’m looking forward to learning new things and picking the brains of the industry’s best. I love mingling with names I’ve read on book covers for …
The ACFW Conference: It’s Not What You Think!
My name is Jennifer AlLee. I’m 43 years old. I’ve been all over the country, seen a lot of things, done a lot of stuff. But until last year, I was a conference virgin. Pretty amazing, huh? Even though I’d been diligently studying my craft for years, writing manuscripts, seeking publication, I was clueless when it came to writers conferences. …
Advice from the Appointment Guru
One of the most important areas of the convention are the editor and agent appointments. You agonize over who might be interested in what you’re writing, you sweat over one sheets and proposals, you practice your pitch until you can recite it in your sleep (and probably do) and then just when you think you’re as ready as you can …
Chip MacGregor on Making the Most of Editor/Agent Appointments
Cara here: We’ve all been there. Staring at the incredible list of editors and agents coming to the ACFW conference and wondering how on earth we pick. What can we do to maximize that fifteen minutes for us and the editor or agent. Here are Chip MacGregor’s thoughts. If you haven’t discovered it yet, be sure to check out his …
2008 Conference Blog Tour Stops
The ACFW Conference blog tour is set to kick off with posts from Chip MacGregor and me. Currently, more than 50 people are participating…and the list is below. Be sure to check out the posts…Some are from editors. Others from agents. Others from advisors, published authors, ACFW members — all packed with info on what to expect, advice, and information. …
May Christian Fiction Releases
We’ve got 20 new Christian novels this month – the perfect accompaniment to backyard lawn chairs and glasses of iced tea. I hope you’ll find one or more (more is better) from this list to suit your reading fancy. 1. Anathema by Colleen Coble from Thomas Nelson. An Amish woman who fled after a murder is drawn back to her …
April Releases
Happy Spring! (I’m thinking positively here – our weather is trying to cooperate with the calendar, which says it’s Spring! And we’ve got 11 new Christian novels to enhance your springtime reading. 1. A Bride So Fair, A Fair to Remember, book 3 by Carol Cox from Barbour. Take a trip on a spellbinding thrill ride of intrigue and suspense …