By Lisa Jordan @lisajordan One of the first writing rules I learned was to be sure there was plenty of white space on the page. At that time, I wasn’t quite sure what it meant, but as I grew in my craft and my abilities, I learned it meant having a good balance of dialogue and narrative to ensure the …
ACFW Conference Prayer: Day 18
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 18 (counting down to Day 1): Topic: for those teaching workshops at conference Scripture: Proverbs 8:1–Does not wisdom call, and understanding lift up her voice? Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for those You’ve led to give of their time and energy …
ACFW Conference Prayer: Day 19
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 19 (counting down to Day 1): Topic: Clarity of speech for those pitching projects Scripture: Philippians 4: 13–I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. Prayer: Father God, thank you for this opportunity to learn and to meet others in …
ACFW Conference Prayer: Day 20
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 20 (counting down to Day 1): Topic: for Conference Veterans Scripture: Psalm 18:2–The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge . . . Dear Heavenly Father, Many from your blessed …
Reasons to View Writers as Athletes
By Linda Dindzans, M.D Billions of people viewed the Paris Olympics, and I enthusiastically joined them. While watching, it occurred to me that writers could be viewed as comparable to athletes and writing could be considered a sport. While most Olympians will not take home a medal, and most writers will not become worldwide best sellers, both groups have entered …
ACFW Conference Prayer: Day 21
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 21 (counting down to Day 1): Topic: for keynote speaker, Tosca Lee Scripture: Jeremiah 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. Prayer: Dear …
ACFW Conference Prayer: Day 22
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 22 (counting down to Day 1): Topic: for Mentor and Specialty Appointments at conference Scripture: Psalm 66:19-20–But certainly God has heard; He has given heed to the voice of my prayer. Blessed be God, Who has not turned away my prayer Nor …
Applying real life to your books
By Cindy Ervin Huff There is always at least one real-life experience from my life or someone I know in every book I write. Those scenes from my past add depth and realism to my stories. The research I do for my novels add another layer of realism. Historical events, people, or documents strengthen descriptions and help me add realistic …
ACFW Conference Prayer: Day 23
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 23 (counting down to Day 1): Topic: The Carol Award Finalists Scripture: Psalm 31: 14-15a—But as for me, I trust in You, O Lord, I say, You are my God. My times are in Your hand. Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, Thank You …
ACFW Conference Prayer: Day 24
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 24 (counting down to Day 1): Topic: For all attending to have a servant’s heart toward those around them. Scripture: John 13: 34-35 — A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, …