American Christian Fiction Writers is pleased to announce that #1 New York Times bestselling novelist Karen Kingsbury will be honored with the prestigious 2026 ACFW Lifetime Achievement Award. This award, which recognizes the pinnacle of excellence in Christian fiction, will be presented on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis during the organization’s annual national conference. Further details regarding the ACFW …
2025 ACFW Christian Fiction and Industry Awards
American Christian Fiction Writers is pleased to announce the 2025 award winners. The awards were presented Saturday, September 6th at the annual ACFW Gala, which was held in Springfield, MO during ACFW’s annual conference. American Christian Fiction Writers is a professional organization devoted to the craft of Christian Fiction and helping writers expand their knowledge of the publishing industry. The …
2023 ACFW Lifetime Achievement Recipient James Scott Bell
For immediate release ACFW Announces 2023 Lifetime Achievement Recipient James Scott Bell Palm Bay, FL: The American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) is pleased to announce the recipient of their 2023 Lifetime Achievement honors—prolific author, fiction instructor, mentor, and industry observer James Scott Bell. When asked to list their go-to books on the craft of writing, many authors point to the …