Author Archives: ACFW
Top Ten Reasons for Going to ACFW Conference
So many good reasons come to mind as to why one should attend ACFW conferences. Here’s my TOP TEN LIST: Number 10: Memories you make. Number 9: Meeting old friends and making new ones you know by email only. Number … Continue reading
Thank you, ACFW
One of the best things I ever did in my writing life was to join ACFW in February, 2000. DiAnn Mills urged me to join a group of writers who had just organized into the ACRW, American Christian Romance Writers. She then … Continue reading
Changes in Publishing: an Optimist’s Perspective Chip MacGregor
Regarding the closing of Heartsong Presents, and the changes it means for Christian novelists, may I offer a perspective from a longtime literary agent? First, this isn’t really a surprise. Mass market fiction in print form is going away — … Continue reading
Platform? Dineen Miller
We hear that word a lot these day–Platform. I confess, I used to cringe away from it. The whole concept seemed so overwhelming. Where did one begin? In February, my first nonfiction book, Winning Him Without Words, released. In July … Continue reading
Making Research Fun: Sandra Robbins
Historical figures, timelines, vocabulary, police procedures, crime scene investigation, fashion–the list could go on forever. No matter what genre, every writer knows to craft a book that will hold the attention of readers he or she has to get the … Continue reading
15 Reasons to Attend ACFW: Pam Hillman
How many reasons do you need to attend ACFW? Let the Seekers count the ways…. “Worshipping, fellowshipping, learning and networking with other Christian writers.” ~ Missy Tippens “I credit ACFW and their conference and contests and the connections I made … Continue reading
Finding Fiction’s Media Connection by Cynthia Ruchti
I couldn’t see him. His studio was hundreds of miles from where I sat with my notes, bookmarked novel, and cup of tea. But even from that distance, I could hear the hesitation in his voice during our preinterview discussion. … Continue reading
The ACFW Conference: Mountains and Valleys: Janice Thompson
Good morning everyone! I hope you’re having a happy Thursday. I’m a wee bit late getting this post up because I’ve been sick this week. Things are on the upswing, however! I wanted to share from my heart about some … Continue reading
Advice for a Nervous Conference-Goer by Deborah Raney
A writer friend, who will be a first-time attendee for September’s ACFW conference, recently asked me for some advice after she started feeling jittery about the conference. I told her that the newbie orientation will be a great way to … Continue reading
The Right & Left Way to Plan for Conference: Sarah Sundin
Are you a left-brained, list-making, analyzing, outline-oriented writer? Are you a right-brained, creative, spontaneous, seat-of-the-pants writer? Some combination? If you’re attending a writers’ conference, engage both halves of your brain and plan the right way–and the left way. The American … Continue reading
Taking the High Road: DiAnn Mills
We writers would like to take the easiest and surest path to publication, but those distinctions contradict themselves. The surest path is often not the easiest to a bestseller. Good habits and a conscientious effort to work hard at our … Continue reading
ACFW Conference: a Wise Business Investment Plus a Means to Mentor
I think the most common question I’ve been asked since being published has been, “How did you do it?” My answer is always, unequivocally, “With the help of others who were willing to mentor me.” The next question (especially if … Continue reading
Do whatever it takes!
With the economy down and being on a fixed income, it looked doubtful that I would make the ACFW conference this year. I haven’t missed one since my first in 2005, and I couldn’t imagine missing this year’s. So what’s … Continue reading
2011 Carol Award Finalists
ACFW announces finalists for Christian Fiction’s prestigious Carol Awards (Atlanta, GA) At ICRS, in a press conference hosted by ACFW and CBA, ACFW proudly announced the finalists in the Carol Awards. The Carol Awards evolved from ACFW’s Book of the … Continue reading
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE at ACFW Conference
In just two months, ACFW descends on St. Louis, for the annual conference. This will be my sixth year to attend, and I can’t imagine being a writer in the Christian market and NOT attending. It’s one of the highlights … Continue reading
