Second Annual Peak Writing Conference here in Colorado. Last year’s was a huge success and help to many. Below are the descriptions of the three workshops as well as the bios on our incredible speakers this year – Erin Healy, Rachelle Gardener, and Colleen Coble. The conference is an all-day event and will be held on Feb. 27 in North …
How to Create a Marketing Plan
ACFW Publicity Officer, Angie Breidenbach: Please welcome Chip MacGregor, my guest today 🙂 I’ve asked him to share how to help writers reach their goals and dreams in publication… Chip MacGregor: I had a chance to sit down with a marketing specialist the recent ACFW conference. This wasn’t just a publicist who knows a bit about the industry, but a …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 21 – Attendees to Rest in God’s Timing
Day 21 For all attending to rest in God’s timing for them Psalm 37:4-5 Delight yourself in the Lord; and He will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him, and He will do it. Father, many of us can easily become overwhelmed when we feel the need to take control …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 23 – For Volunteers
Romans 6:13b–Present yourselves to God as those alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God. Day 23 The volunteer workers Rom. 6:13b–Present yourselves to God as those alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God. Father God, we love you. Thank You for those who have answered the call to …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 24 Attendees to have a Servant’s Heart
Day 24 For all attending to have a servant’s heart toward those around them John 3:34-35–A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another. Father God, I …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 25 – Technology to Work
Day 25 For the technology to work I Cor. 14:33a–For God is not a God of confusion. Heavenly Father, we come to You today specifically asking for Your blessings on the technology at the conference. We ask that all of the equipment work exactly as it should, and that there be no glitches to distract us from Your presence during worship, …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 26 – First Timers
Day 26 First-time attendees Phil. 4:6–Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. Father, we lift up to You those writers who are attending the ACFW conference for the first time. Please give their hearts and minds peace about sharing their ideas and goals with others. We …
40 Days of Prayer- Day 27 – Sydney Zech, Conference Coordinator
Day 27 Sydney Zech, conference coordinator 1 Thes. 1:3a–Constantly bearing in mind your work of faith and labor of love . . . Lord, There is no way we will ever fully grasp your awesomeness. You are and always will be our amazing God, the lover of our souls. To think that You could love us! Thank you, Lord, for …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 28 – Those Leading Late-Night Chats
Day 28 Those leading Late Night Chats Proverbs 2:6–For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. Oh Lord of all wisdom, knowledge and understanding, we pray that You will equip those who are leading the Late Night Chats. May they focus on Your very nature for their pattern—relying on You for their words. Supply them with …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 29 – Paid Critiquers As They Work on Submissions
Day 29 Paid critiquers as they work on submissions 2 Thes. 2:16-17–Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who has loved us and given us eternal comfort and good hope by grace, comfort and strengthen your hearts in every good work and word. Dear Lord, We ask you for wisdom and discernment for the paid critiquers …