Uplifting Worship

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by Lena Nelson-Dooley From the very beginnings of ACRW, which is now ACFW, God was in the planning and the growing. The founders were told by other people in the market place that it was nothing short of a miracle the way the organization came together and grew. I believe that, because God touched the hearts of those who started …

Confidence at Conference

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by Angela Breidenbach ACFW Publicity Officer Many Christian fiction writers are gearing up to attend the American Christian Fiction Writers Conference in Denver this September. Some are feeling the pinch of nerves as if their finger were caught in the car door. They want to go, need to go, but don’t know how to get through it without serious doubts. …

What It’s All About

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by Annette Irby It’s good to have a focus. Golf players zero in on the hole (or the flag across the green). Ball players “keep their eye on the ball.” Runners aim for the tape. As a Christian writer attending an ACFW conference, there are tons of things to focus on: from the business side of workshops, critiques, and meetings …

Conference Prep – Part Three

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by Mindy Obenhaus We’ve ordered/printed our business cards, perfected our pitch, polished our one-sheets, and organized our wardrobe. We’re almost ready to go. One more quick note before I totally leave the topic of wardrobe. I couldn’t resist sharing a quote from Coco Chanel. Ms. Chanel believed looking our best showed politeness to others. She said, “Maybe today’s the day …

Conference Prep – Part Two

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by Mindy Obenhaus This week, we’re going to focus on you. More to the point, your presentation of yourself. I can hear the moans now. But cliche as it might sound, we really do have only one chance to make a first impression. Sure, there are times we get to redeem ourselves, but just imagine how much better you’d feel …

Ten Ways to Connect at the Conference

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by Carla Stewart Whether this is your first conference or your twentieth, you have before you an opportunity to connect with people you’ve never known before or renew acquaintances with familiar faces and old friends. It’s all good. None of my ACFW conferences have been the same, but the one thing they’ve all had in common is meeting fascinating, dear …

Conference Prep – Part One

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by Mindy Obenhaus You’ve registered for your favorite writer’s conference(s). Your hotel is booked. Your transportation is squared away. Now the real work begins. Business Cards – Whether you’re a multi-published author or a beginning writer, you’re going to want business cards. Networking at conferences is invaluable. You’ll make new friends, meet those people whose names you’ve seen attached to …