Day 34 Those teaching elective classes Proverbs 8:1–Does not wisdom call, and understanding lift up her voice? Lord, thank You for each one of the teachers who’ve agreed to teach the elective classes. Give them wisdom and direction as they prepare the materials for conference. Bring to mind specific areas that their students may be facing so they can help the student grasp …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 35 The Praise Band
Day 35 The praise band as they practice and lead worship Psalm 150:6–Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord! Father, Thank you for those who will be leading us in worship at the conference. We are grateful for their willingness to use their gifts and talents to help us focus on you and be able to …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 36 Those Teaching Continuing Ed Classes
Day 36 Those teaching continuing education classes Psalm 28:7a–The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. Good Master, we come to thank and praise You. While You walked on earth among us, You never ceased to teach. From quiet suppers with Your followers, to the multitudes on the mount, You gave …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 37 Members Unable to Attend Conference
Day 37 ACFW Members unable to attend the conference Jer. 29:11–For I know the plans that I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope. Heavenly Father, we lift up those many writers who, for various reasons, will not be able to attend the conference in Denver. …
HEARING GOD AT CONFERENCE
by Golden Key-Parsons What is POV? Is my manuscript ready to present to an editor? What is an “em dash,” and how does one use it? Will my manuscript be rejected if I don’t have the correct format? Do I need business cards, and/or one-sheets? May I speak to editors in the restroom, or must I have a formal appointment? …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 39 The Conference Committee
Day 39 The Conference Committee Rom. 15:5–Now may the God who gives perseverance and encouragement grant you to be of the same mind with one another according to Christ Jesus. Father God, We come today to lift the Conference Committee to You. I thank You for this group who has worked so diligently to plan this year’s Conference. We pray that You …
NOVEL IDEAS—CONNECTING AT THE TABLE
by Cynthia Ruchti “Can we talk?” Among the things that surprise ACFW conference attendees are these: · It’s amazing how many writers consider themselves introverted. · It’s amazing how noisy introverts can get when set loose at a writers’ conference. Talk, talk, talk, talk, talk! We talk in the elevators, in the hallways, in the lobbies, in the classrooms, in …
Making the Most of Your Conference Experience
by Mindy Obenhaus Time is ticking away. In only six short weeks, hundreds of Christian fiction writers will converge on the Mile-High City for ACFW’s annual conference. Whoo-hoo! Whether this is your first ACFW conference or your tenth (though I’m pretty sure they haven’t had that many), you want to get everything out of your conference that you can. Take …
Relax-Yes, you too can enjoy those editor and agent appointments
by Belinda Peterson Really, you can enjoy them!! I promise. This is how you do it. Kidding. I can’t tell you HOW to do it, but I can provide some tips on making it a little easier on your nerves. At least I hope I can. The very first editor appointment I had was with Brenda Chin from Harlequin. I …
Five Reasons Historical Romance Authors Should Attend the ACFW Conference
by Kathy Fuller The annual American Christian Fiction Writer’s Conference is set for September 17-20 in Denver, Colorado. While that may seem a ways away, its really around the corner, so if you’re planning to attend, you should register and book your flight ASAP. For those of you on the fence, especially historical romance novelists, allow me to shove you …