by Deborah Vogts I can hardly believe it’s that time of year again–time to be making preparations for the Annual ACFW Conference. I am especially excited this year, as it will be the first time I’ll be able to participate in the author book signing. I am also thrilled to be helping a fellow author who is a “newbie” and …
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 …
Off-Site Conference Dining
by Megan DiMaria I can’t wait for the ACFW conference to come to my hometown and to welcome all my friends to one of the best locations on earth. In the next few weeks I’ll post some dining options to suit most tastes and budgets. Are you familiar with yelp.com? It’s a great site for reviews. You might want to …
ACFW Conference Friendships at All Stages of Your Writing Career
by Trish Perry Sometimes you feel like a nut; sometimes you don’t. All of the personality tests tell me I’m an extrovert, but I don’t always feel like one. Maybe you don’t feel like one either. But don’t you dare let shyness keep you from going to this year’s ACFW conference in Denver! I only wish I had started going …
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 …
A Few Of My Favorite Things by Ane Mulligan
Conference time approaches! There not many weeks left, and I can’t wait! Here are some of my favorite things from conference: Teardrops of joy when I see old friends‘ faces Bright laughter ringing and warm hugs and kisses Each morning worship as the choir sings These are a few of my favorite things. One blessed new author might get a …