The ACFW Conference is just weeks away, so I know many of you are wondering what you need or even where to start. Each Thursday for the next four weeks, I’ll be posting some basics to help you get prepared. We’ll talk about identifying your genre or brand, one sheets, business cards, and how to apply this later on to …
August New Releases
We’ve got 14 new Christian novels this month. Though technically summer lasts into September, August holds more hot, kick-back days to read to your heart’s content! And we’ve got plenty of good choices to pick from! 1. <i><big><font color=navy>A Lady of Secret Devotion</i></big></font>, Ladies of Liberty series Book 3 (independent series where each book stands alone) by <a style=”color:navy;” href=”http://www.traciepeterson.com/”>Tracie …
Are You Joining Us? Top ten reasons to come!
I’ve been attending the ACFW conference for the past few years. This will be my third! So why go? Here are my TOP 10 Reasons (okay, they are the first ones that come to mind and well worth it.) 1. Education 2. Networking 3. Promotion of your work 4. To find an editor/publishing house/agent 5. To receive your award (Remember …
Margaret Daley: Why Go?
ACFW conference–why go This is a picture of Linda Goodnight (on the right) and me with our Book of the Year plaque for last year’s contest. This is the first year I am going to teach a class (How to Write an Inspirational Romance) at the American Christian Fiction Writers annual conference in September (18th-21st) in Minneapolis. In the past …
I’m still very much looking forward to the ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) conference this September in Minneapolis. ACFW has maintained a relaxed, celebratory atmosphere where the editors can be real and enjoy getting to know authors. It is a blessing for me to be at a conference where everyone is speaking the same language — FICTION. I’ve made a …
My Own Cheering Section
I grew up in a home that, because of my father’s alcoholism and all the baggage that comes with it, I became what I called a self-contained unit. I had very little expectation of support, encouragement or advice free of judgment; I learned to accomplish things and make decisions in isolation. It never occurred to me how much more I …
Tons of Fun and No Sin Involved
Just recently, we hosted VBS at our church. At the end of the week, one of the girls told her grandmother, “We had so much fun and there was no sin involved.†We all got a kick out of her comment, but then realized how true (and wonderful!) her observation is! Isn’t it great that Christians can gather together and …
Cheryl Wyatt’s Thoughts
Hello! Welcome to my wing of the ACFW conference tour. Here is a link to the conference page: I can’t wait to see you in Minneapolis, and meet some of you for the first time! Be sure and come up to introduce yourselves. I’m going to take this opportunity to share some conference experiences I’ve had (some REALLY EMBARRASSING and …
Conference is Coming Soon
ACFW Conference is Coming Soon! Wondering exactly what happens at writing conferences? Today’s the day for me to highlight the 2008 ACFW Conference. To read a minute-by-minute report about last year’s conference–practically in real time–click on the following links. They’re very detailed and packed with pictures of me stalking famous people and people who will be famous soon. Of course, …
ACFW: I’ll be Back This Year
I missed ACFW last year, but a newborn was a good excuse, right? 🙂 I’m very excited to meet up with everyone again, experience the awesome general sessions and worship time, and just soak in all I can about Christian publishing to help me be a better fiction editor. Getting to check out the Mall of America is a nice …