Please join us in today’s prayer for ACFW’s conference. Topic: For a Smooth Registration on-site (Day 8) Scripture: And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. ~Romans 8:28 We ask today that you would bless the registration process. Be with each …
Research Can Teach You a Hard (if Useful) Lesson
by Glynn Young I learned a very hard lesson while writing a historical novel. I learned how hard it can be, and it’s hard for both the research you do and for the research you have to ignore. I’m writing a novel that takes place in two historical periods – the Civil War and its immediate aftermath, and 50 years …
Conference Prayer: For Casey Miller (Day 9)
Please join us in today’s prayer for ACFW’s conference Topic: For Casey Miller as He Finalizes Appointments (Day 9) Scripture: Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. ~ Hebrews 4:16 Heavenly Father, we thank You for bringing Casey Miller to …
Is a Small Press Right for You?
by Linda Fulkerson @lindafulkerson) You’ve finished your novel, passed it around the Beta reader circuit, received feedback from contests, revised and self-edited ad nauseam, and completed the final read-through. Your story sings! Now what? It’s obviously time to submit. So, the better question is “Now where?” The path to publication forms a Y that leaves would-be authors two choices: traditional …
Conference Prayer: For the Families we Leave at Home (Day 10)
Please join us in today’s prayer for ACFW’s conference Topic: For the Families We Leave at Home (Day 10) Scripture: In the same way the Spirit also helps our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we should, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words; and He who searches the hearts …
Conference Prayer: For Those Who Mourn (Day 11)
Please join us in today’s prayer for ACFW’s conference Topic: That we mourn with those who mourn Scripture: . . . and weep with those who weep. ~Romans 12:15b Father, you have promised that those who mourn will be comforted. Our prayer today is that those who have sorrow and tribulation during the conference will be comforted by your great …
Conference Prayer: That We Rejoice with those who Rejoice (Day 12)
Please join us in today’s prayer for ACFW’s conference. Topic: That We Rejoice with those who Rejoice Scripture: Rejoice with those who rejoice . . . ~Romans 12:15a Father, Romans 12:15 tells us to rejoice and be happy with those who rejoice. Lord, we truly desire to rejoice with those who receive good news during the meetings they have at …
ACFW Conference Prayer: For the Hotel Staff (Day 13)
Please join us in today’s prayer for ACFW’s conference Topic: For the Hotel Staff Scripture: For though I am free from all men, I have made myself a slave to all, so that I may win more. I do all things for the sake of the gospel, so that I may become a fellow partaker of it. ~1 Corinthians 9: …
Conference Prayer: For Pam Hillman, Conference Treasurer (Day 14)
Please join us in today’s prayer for ACFW’s conference (Day 14) Topic: For Pam Hillman, Conference Treasurer Scripture: Shout joyfully to God, all the earth; Sing the glory of His name; Make His praise glorious. ~ Psalm 66:1-2 Dear Lord, We pray and ask for wisdom for Pam Hillman as she deals with all the expenses surrounding the conference. Give …
Ready, Set, Sell-ebrate
By Barbara M. Britton @BarbaraMBritton Over the years, I have attended book events. Initially, I went as a reader, but since 2016 I have attended as an author. I love to meet readers, and sign and sell books. I also enjoy meeting authors who I know online but have never met in person. Book events usually occur on a single …