By Darlene L. Turner Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. James 1:4 (NIV) Can’t you hear Elsa singing, “Let it go, let it go…”? Throughout my writing journey there were many times I found it hard to live those words let alone say them. I’d made the mistake and clung …
2021 Virtual Workshop Electives
As part of your conference registration options, you will be given the choice of one of the following Workshop Electives from each of the available time slots. Remember, all times are CDT! By registering for the virtual conference, you will also have access to all the workshop recordings for a limited time, post-conference. IMPORTANT NOTE: You are encouraged to study …
Keynote Speaker
2020 Keynote Speaker: Liz Curtis Higgs Liz Curtis Higgs has one goal: to help people embrace the grace of God with joy and abandon. Her messages are biblical, encouraging, down-to-earth, and profoundly funny, helping believers and seekers experience the depth of God’s love. Liz is the author of 37 books with 4.6 million copies in print, including her nonfiction bestsellers, …
How Do I?
ACFW has so much to offer, and we want to make sure you make the most out of your ACFW membership and your conference experience. Here are some frequently asked questions about becoming a member of ACFW, finding a local chapter, attending a conference, connecting with us, and so much more. QUICK LINKS: Membership | Conference | Contests | Email …
Writing Tips from Paul and Joshua
By Lana Christian From conception to conclusion, every step of writing takes us out of our comfort zone. As faith-based writers, we also strive for excellence that pleases God. Collectively, that takes strength and courage. Scriptures for both abound. While they certainly can help us weather our challenges, they also contain writing tips. STRENGTH: Paul on word order and word …
The Joy and Surprise of Writing With
By Chandra Lynn Smith A couple of years ago at the ACFW conference I was privileged to take Allen Arnold’s continuing session. It was a most amazing blessing! (That’s my exclamation point use for the day.) During our opening session he had a stack of spiral-bound notebooks. He walked around the room and gave a notebook to each of us. …
The Legacy We Leave
By Laurel Blount A few weeks ago, I noticed a book by Sue Hubbell discounted on BookBub. I’d enjoyed one of her other books, so I purchased A Country Year: Living the Questions and settled down to read. The writing was every bit as good as I remembered, but as I savored the words, my mind kept flicking to a …
ACFW New Releases: December 2019
December 2019 New Releases More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website. Contemporary Romance: Stranded for the Holidays by Lisa Carter — Running away led her right where she belonged. A new mom for Christmas? She’s everything they’ve wished for. Runaway bride AnnaBeth Cummings needs shelter for the holidays when a blizzard leaves …
Thanksgiving
by Shirley E. Gould Today, on the fourth Thursday in November, we Christian Fiction Authors pause our writing to celebrate Thanksgiving Day. After all, we need a break from our keyboards from time to time. And it’s a chance to gather fresh material for our prose. So, listen, laugh and experience this time of being thankful for food, family and …