by Vickie McDonough I’ve just returned from my first cruise to the Caribbean. I never dreamed a sunset could be so beautiful or the color of the water so vivid. There was such an amazing difference in the houses of the poor, made from tin or only partially built with people still living in them to the lavish mansions of …
November New Releases
There’s good reading for November with these selections from ACFW authors. More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website. A Lasting Impression by Tamera Alexander — Historical Romance from Bethany House; To create something that will last is Claire Laurent’s most fervent desire as an artist. It’s also her greatest weakness. All that …
ACFW Volunteer Spotlight
Doing these spotlights every week is a highlight for me. We have such wonderful volunteers. And another great volunteer ACFW is privileged to have is Valerie Goree. She was instrumental in the kickoff of the Alamo City Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW chapter) in 2005 where she has served as vice-president. Valerie’s been called on to teach group lessons, critique others’ …
YOU. THE WRITER
By Tina Radcliffe Today I’m presenting a helpful guide to assist you with assimilating with the rest of the world. I understand that occasionally writers go out into the world and mingle with non writers. (But I don’t recommend it.) I suggest you print this helpful guide to understanding writers and share it with your non-writer friends, relatives and acquaintances. …
An Author Needs a Teachable Spirit
By Lena Nelson Dooley A teachable spirit is a major key to success in all areas of your life – family, work, any kind of relationship. You obtain wisdom when you become teachable. Giftedness is a dime a dozen, teachableness (Writers like to create their own words sometimes.) is a great treasure. All through the book of Proverbs, we are …
Something You May Not Know About Writing a Book
By Vickie McDonough The idea of writing a book sounds fascinating, and many parts of the process are. Research trips rank up at the top of the fun scale. Traveling to a place you may have never visited before and researching a town’s people and history is exciting–and tax deductible for writers. Brainstorming story ideas with friends can also be …
Benefits to the Digitization of Books
At a writing conference last year, industry professionals said publishing has changed more in the last seven months than in the last twenty-seven years combined. It’s true. Publishing is in frenzied state of mind-boggling change and rapid-fire flux. No one really knows what the new industry normal will end up looking like. While it’s a time of change, I don’t …
What I Learned on My Writing Journey
My writing journey began when I realized how much I like to make up stories and live in a fantasy world where I could create the perfect family, especially after my parents’ divorce. I made up stories for my paper dolls and my dolls using them as the characters. I wrote short stories as a teenager and my first novel …
ACFW Volunteer Spotlight
This next volunteer highlighted is Sharon Srock who is relatively new to ACFW (less than 2 years) but was willing to jump in as Chapter Treasurer for the OCFW chapter when they needed someone to fill that role. Sharon uses her skills learned in running her own business to keep the chapter reports and financials looking great! Sharon is always …
After All, It is my Blog, Right?
One of the first things any writer needs to do is to establish a web presence. Following are a couple of tips to help you do it the right way. * Buy your own domain name. The friend that will develop your website or your blog may be your best friend — or your sister — or your brother — …