by Linda Fulkerson @lindafulkerson) You’ve finished your novel, passed it around the Beta reader circuit, received feedback from contests, revised and self-edited ad nauseam, and completed the final read-through. Your story sings! Now what? It’s obviously time to submit. So, the better question is “Now where?” The path to publication forms a Y that leaves would-be authors two choices: traditional …
Conference Prayer: For the Families we Leave at Home (Day 10)
Please join us in today’s prayer for ACFW’s conference Topic: For the Families We Leave at Home (Day 10) Scripture: In the same way the Spirit also helps our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we should, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words; and He who searches the hearts …
Conference Prayer: For Those Who Mourn (Day 11)
Please join us in today’s prayer for ACFW’s conference Topic: That we mourn with those who mourn Scripture: . . . and weep with those who weep. ~Romans 12:15b Father, you have promised that those who mourn will be comforted. Our prayer today is that those who have sorrow and tribulation during the conference will be comforted by your great …
Conference Prayer: That We Rejoice with those who Rejoice (Day 12)
Please join us in today’s prayer for ACFW’s conference. Topic: That We Rejoice with those who Rejoice Scripture: Rejoice with those who rejoice . . . ~Romans 12:15a Father, Romans 12:15 tells us to rejoice and be happy with those who rejoice. Lord, we truly desire to rejoice with those who receive good news during the meetings they have at …
ACFW Conference Prayer: For the Hotel Staff (Day 13)
Please join us in today’s prayer for ACFW’s conference Topic: For the Hotel Staff Scripture: 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. ~1 Corinthians 9: …
Conference Prayer: For Pam Hillman, Conference Treasurer (Day 14)
Please join us in today’s prayer for ACFW’s conference (Day 14) Topic: For Pam Hillman, Conference Treasurer Scripture: Shout joyfully to God, all the earth; Sing the glory of His name; Make His praise glorious. ~ Psalm 66:1-2 Dear Lord, We pray and ask for wisdom for Pam Hillman as she deals with all the expenses surrounding the conference. Give …
Ready, Set, Sell-ebrate
By Barbara M. Britton @BarbaraMBritton Over the years, I have attended book events. Initially, I went as a reader, but since 2016 I have attended as an author. I love to meet readers, and sign and sell books. I also enjoy meeting authors who I know online but have never met in person. Book events usually occur on a single …
ACFW Conference Prayer: For Robin Miller, Conference Director (Day 15)
Please join us in today’s prayer for ACFW’s conference (Day 15). Topic: For Robin Miller, Conference Director Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. ~ 1 Corinthians 15:58 Heavenly Father, as we draw close …
Writing During Hardship
By Cynthia Herron @C_Herronauthor If I’d known several years ago the hardships I’d face before and after publication, I’m almost certain I would have thrown up my hands in immediate defeat. There’s a reason why God doesn’t allow us to see the future. Giving up before starting negates possibility. Never facing adversity doesn’t develop our mettle. Merely existing on this …
ACFW Conference Prayer: For Genesis Contest Semi-Finalists and Finalists (Day 16)
Please join us in today’s prayer for ACFW’s conference. Topic: For the Genesis Contest semi-finalists and finalists Scripture: 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. ~ Psalm 135:5-6 Holy God, today as we …