by Cara Putman Attending a conference is nerve-wracking. Let’s face it, you’re taking huge risks by going. You’ve invested a lot of money: registration, hotel, airfare, some meals, and other incidentals. You’ve invested who you are – by attending you’re joining the ranks of those who have moved from wanting to write, to those who have taken steps to actively …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 34 Those Teaching Elective Classes
Day 34 Those teaching elective classes Proverbs 8:1–Does not wisdom call, and understanding lift up her voice? Lord, thank You for each one of the teachers who’ve agreed to teach the elective classes. Give them wisdom and direction as they prepare the materials for conference. Bring to mind specific areas that their students may be facing so they can help the student grasp …
After The Conference. What now?
by Maureen Lang As exciting as it is to plan and look forward to attending a writer’s conference, the time will fly—particularly once you’re there! Before you know it you’ll be on your way home. Exhausted. Exhilarated. Energized. The social atmosphere of a conference is wonderful. It’s incredibly fun to make new friends, to put faces with names you’ve only …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 35 The Praise Band
Day 35 The praise band as they practice and lead worship Psalm 150:6–Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord! Father, Thank you for those who will be leading us in worship at the conference. We are grateful for their willingness to use their gifts and talents to help us focus on you and be able to …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 36 Those Teaching Continuing Ed Classes
Day 36 Those teaching continuing education classes Psalm 28:7a–The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. Good Master, we come to thank and praise You. While You walked on earth among us, You never ceased to teach. From quiet suppers with Your followers, to the multitudes on the mount, You gave …
The Redeemer of Disappointments
by Cynthia Ruchti What do writers do if they don’t have confidence in the God of All and instead think everything’s up to them? It’s up to them to figure out how to catch the ear of an agent and editor. It’s up to them to decide which editors and agents are the right match for their project. It’s up to them to make their …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 37 Members Unable to Attend Conference
Day 37 ACFW Members unable to attend the conference Jer. 29:11–For I know the plans that I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope. Heavenly Father, we lift up those many writers who, for various reasons, will not be able to attend the conference in Denver. …
What if I Can’t Come to the Conference?
by Deborah Raney Now that the conference is mere weeks away, excitement is building, and talk among writers turns to conference topics, it’s hard not to feel left out if circumstances keep you from coming to the conference this year. Despite how disappointing it might be to not be attending this year, there are still ways you can participate in …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 38 For Keynoter, Debbie Macomber
Day 38 Keynote Speaker Debbie Macomber Jer. 1:9–Then the Lord stretched out His hand and touched my mouth, and the Lord said to me, Behold, I have put My words in your mouth. Father, we pray for Debbie Macomber today. We thank you for her willingness to be part of the conference. She is a light to us and also …
HEARING GOD AT CONFERENCE
by Golden Key-Parsons What is POV? Is my manuscript ready to present to an editor? What is an “em dash,” and how does one use it? Will my manuscript be rejected if I don’t have the correct format? Do I need business cards, and/or one-sheets? May I speak to editors in the restroom, or must I have a formal appointment? …