by Mindy Obenhaus We’ve ordered/printed our business cards, perfected our pitch, polished our one-sheets, and organized our wardrobe. We’re almost ready to go. One more quick note before I totally leave the topic of wardrobe. I couldn’t resist sharing a quote from Coco Chanel. Ms. Chanel believed looking our best showed politeness to others. She said, “Maybe today’s the day …
Conference Prep – Part One
by Mindy Obenhaus You’ve registered for your favorite writer’s conference(s). Your hotel is booked. Your transportation is squared away. Now the real work begins. Business Cards – Whether you’re a multi-published author or a beginning writer, you’re going to want business cards. Networking at conferences is invaluable. You’ll make new friends, meet those people whose names you’ve seen attached to …
Dining Options in the Park Meadows Mall (Colorado’s only retail resort!) Food Court (AKA Dining Hall)
by Megan DiMaria If you’re looking for an adventure and want to explore the area to find a good spot for dinner on Friday night, one option is to hop on the light rail and head south to Park Meadows at the County Line Road exit. It’s a short ride, only four stops south of Belleview Ave. The Belleview station …
Five Reasons Historical Romance Authors Should Attend the ACFW Conference
by Kathy Fuller The annual American Christian Fiction Writer’s Conference is set for September 17-20 in Denver, Colorado. While that may seem a ways away, its really around the corner, so if you’re planning to attend, you should register and book your flight ASAP. For those of you on the fence, especially historical romance novelists, allow me to shove you …
Pitching with Success at the ACFW Conference
by Tiffany Amber Stockton Many know that I’m a member of ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers). It’s the premier Christian fiction organization, and I owe a great deal of thanks to the members for helping me get published. Every year, they hold a national conference, and this year it’s just about in my back yard. Denver, Colorado is only about …
Navigating the conference waters by Dana Mentink
by Dana Mentink I’m a shy person by nature. People who know me might not suspect it, but I need to really work at being outgoing. As I tell my husband, being charming is exhausting! I’ve been to three ACFW conferences and the first one I was petrified. I stuck to mostly lurking and such. If it weren’t for the …
HELP! I’m Shy! How to Overcome a Shy Personality at Conference
By Michelle Shocklee I am naturally shy. I would rather eat worms than talk to people I don’t know. Does that surprise you? Most people would not describe me as shy. A little on the quiet side maybe, but not shy. It’s true though. It goes against my grain to be outgoing and talkative. I’d rather sit in a dark …
Is Donald Maass worth $99?
By Debby Giusti Registration for the American Fiction Writers Conference is in progress and many of you have probably signed up for the workshops being offered this year. But what about the early bird session? Literary agent and story-guru Donald Maass is presenting the full-day program. Cost for the event is $99. With the economy in a downward spiral, money …
Enhancing Your Conference Experience Through Volunteering
by Margaret Daley, ACFW Volunteer Officer One of the most important aspects of the conference is the role of volunteers in making it a success. In fact, the conference wouldn’t be possible without its volunteers. There are a lot of opportunities to volunteer this year. I have already put out a call for people to be hostesses/hosts for the classes …
Conference Checklist from Rachelle Gardner
Many of us will be heading to the ACFW conference in about a week, so I wanted to give you a handy checklist of things to make sure you bring. Even if you’re not attending ACFW, you might find this useful sometime in the future for another conference. Some concise and fascinating answers to questions like, “So, what do you …