You get your conference program book on registration day and scan the schedule. There’s the continuing classes and workshops . You also have a paid critique appointment and those appointments with editors and agents. And, of course, every night are the Late Night Chats. And what about the worship times. You’ve already made plans with your crit partners for Friday …
Conference Tips: Anyone else feel like Julie Roberts in Pretty Woman?
It’s okay if you make mistakes. Toss a meatball at someone, spill water on shoes, say something totally stupid, forget to give the editor who just asked for a full your business card. Everyone is human and things tend to move at lightening pace. It’s not the end of the world. Try to set your agenda aside and listen to …
Forty Days of Prayer – Day 13
Day 13–For the hotel staff I Cor. 9:19, 23–For though I am free from all men, I have made myself a slave to all, so that I may win more. I do all things for the sake of the gospel, so that I may become a fellow partaker of it. Father, help us be a servant to those who will …
Forty Days of Prayer – Day 14
Day 14–For worship pleasing to God 2 Cor. 5:9-Therefore we also have as our ambition, whether at home or absent, to be pleasing to Him. Gracious Lord, we ask that you bless this writer’s conference and those who attend. May our ambition be not to exalt ourselves and our works, but to glorify You. We lift up prayers for the …
World’s Largest Booksigning?!?!
Do you love Christian fiction? Then come to the ACFW booksigning on September 22nd from 1:30-2:30 at the Dallas Addison Quorum Marriott, 14901 Dallas Parkway, Dallas. Click on the picture below to see the flier. Hope you can join us!
Conference Tips: Snippets from Ane Mulligan
Wear comfortable shoes. Now if you’re a shoe freak like me, you’llcarry a spare pair in your tote bag. :o) Dress in layers. Air conditioning may get the room too cool for you,so have a light sweater or a long sleeved shirt to slip on. And on theother hand, if you’re prone to power surges, have a tank top for …
Forty Days of Prayer – Day 15
Day 15–Bookstore workers I Thess. 1:2-3–We give thanks to God always for all of you, making mention of you in our prayers. Father God, we’re amazed at the depth of caring we see demonstrated in the lives of ACFW members, and especially the volunteers who expect and demand nothing, not even gratitude. Please bless the diligent, tireless bookstore workers who …
Forty Days of Prayer – Day 16
Day 16–For the finalists in the Genesis contestPsa. 135:5-6–For I know that the Lord is great and that our Lord is above all gods. Whatever the Lord pleases, He does, in heaven and in earth, in the seas and in all deeps. Lord, we thank You for ACFW and for all the writing lessons we’ve learned through the generous teaching …
Michelle’s tips for conference…
This year will be my fourth conference with ACFW. So far what I’ve learned is to just enjoy the conversation and fellowship with others. If you let God lead you to the right situations where you can share about your work, great! But it’s not life or death if you don’t talk about your book ten times a day. In …
Forty Days of Prayer — Day 17
Day 17–Clarity of speech for those who are pitching projects to editors andagents Phil. 4:13–I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. Heavenly Father, You know how we feel as we wait our turns outside those conference room doors and we run our pitches through our minds one last time. Thank You for being present with us, and …