Day 38: Topic: Keynote Speaker – Lauraine Snelling 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. Dear Lord, we ask You to touch our beloved keynote speaker, Lauraine Snelling. May you bless her message to us and allow her to use …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 39
Day 39: Topic: The audio/visual team I Thessalonians 1:2-3–We give thanks to God always for all of you, making mention of you in our prayers. Lord, we give thanks for the members of the audio/visual team, lifting them in prayer and asking for Your blessings on each of them as they use their skills and gifts to handle the electronic …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 40
Day 40: Topic: God’s presence and blessing Psalm 127:1–Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it; unless the Lord guards the city, the watchman keeps awake in vain. Dear Jesus, Thank You for this conference. For the people who are attending. God, I just pray over each and every one of the attendees right now. …
The Right Conference?
by Tamela Hancock Murray Steve Laube Agency As you pursue a writing career, one big question is how much time and money to devote to writers conferences. Conferences have many benefits, including the chance to meet face to face with editors and fellowship with writers. Some writers have plenty of time and money and love to attend conferences because the …
The Ten Words You Need to Hear
by Chip MacGregor, President MacGregor Literary Inc. As you begin preparing for this year’s ACFW conference, I’d like to suggest you keep ten words in mind… 1. READ. Don’t just show up and wonder who the speakers are. Read the blog of keynoter Michael Hyatt. Read the books of teachers such as Davis Bunn and Susan May Warren. That way, …
Pictures from Denver ACFW 2009
Hi all, Here are some shots from Friday at conference! Early Birders excited for Donald Maass’s class to begin. Below is from reception for Debby Macomber, Conference Keynote Speaker. Gail Martin, Debbie, and Margaret Daley. Brandilyn enjoying a laugh with Debbie. Below is opening night, Thursday night. I’ll try to get more posted tomorrow. Today was filled with the first …
American Christian Fiction Writers Conference in Denver Sep. 17-20th, 2009
“The Premier Christian Fiction Conference” STANDING FIRM…MOVING FORWARD “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord,?forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” 1 Corinthians 15:58 (KJV) DENVER, COLORADO ?SEPTEMBER 17 – 20, 2009 Bestselling authors, publishing industry representatives, and newcomers to Christian fiction writing will …
Is Donald Maass worth $99?
By Debby Giusti Registration for the American Fiction Writers Conference is in progress and many of you have probably signed up for the workshops being offered this year. But what about the early bird session? Literary agent and story-guru Donald Maass is presenting the full-day program. Cost for the event is $99. With the economy in a downward spiral, money …