By Darlene Corbett @darlenemcorbett I love butterflies. I love writing. And I love conferences. What does one have to do with the other? To make it simple, I’m like a butterfly who flits to as many writing conferences as possible. My wings flutter as I immerse myself in the nectar of learning. On closer examination, complexity streams through the parallel …
Writing Contests: Stepping out of the Boat (Part 1)
by Linda Dindzans My writing journey began in early 2013 when I decided that what I had planned as a sabbatical from my ENT practice was actually retirement. The call to put down my scalpel and pick up my pen was clear, but the journey ahead was entirely uncharted. Early on, I committed to developing my craft through conferences, online …
Rejoice With Those Who Rejoice
by Elle E. Kay @ElleEKay777 It’s conference time once again. On Saturday night, many of us will gather at the annual ACFW Gala and await the announcements of the titles that will receive the prestigious honor of a Genesis or Carol Award. I didn’t expect much when I watched a clip of the announcements to see who finaled. I’d never heard my …
To The Ones Who Help Us Write
by Jeffrey Friedel @JeffersonRiede Later this month, writers will arrive at the ACFW conference carrying laptops, business cards, carefully rehearsed pitches, and enough nervous energy to power downtown Memphis. We come ready to talk about protagonists, platforms, proposals, and plot twists. But behind nearly every writer is someone who helped carry a load that never made it into the conference …
ACFW 2026 Conference Prayer: Day 27
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 27 Focus: For ACFW Conference Treasurer, Pam Hillman Scripture: Psalm 66:1-2 (NASB)–Shout joyfully to God, all the earth; Sing the glory of His name; Make His praise glorious. Prayer: Heavenly Father, We thank You for Pam’s important gift of managing the treasury. Please …
ACFW 2026 Conference Prayer: Day 25
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 25 Focus: For the semi-finalists and finalists in the Genesis Contest Scripture: Psalm 135:5-6 (ESV) — 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, …
ACFW 2026 Conference Prayer: Day 21
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 21 Focus: For Conference Veterans Scripture: Proverbs 27:17 (ESV) — Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another. Prayer: Dear Lord, How wonderful is Your guidance in helping writers attend this conference in person each year. Much of an author’s time is spent …
ACFW 2026 Conference Prayer: Day 20
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 20 Focus: For all attending to rest in God’s timing for their lives Scripture: Psalm 37:4-5 (ESV) — Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and …
ACFW 2026 Conference Prayer: Day 19
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 19 Focus: For the finalists in the Carol Awards Scripture: Psalm 31:14 (NLT) — But I am trusting you, O LORD, saying, “You are my God!” Prayer: Father God, we come to you asking for your peace to surround the Finalists for the …
ACFW 2026 Conference Prayer: Day 18
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 18 Focus: For the Conference Volunteers Scripture: Psalm 28:7a (NIV) — The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and he helps me. Prayer: Dear Lord, today we pray for our conference volunteers. Please send Your love and …