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Seeing God in Your Writing Journey

September 18, 2022 //  by Barb Roose//  14 Comments

Do you believe in coincidences when it comes to your writing journey?

I don’t.

I don’t believe that “a-ha” moments or life-changing connections happen by chance. Today’s blog is an encouraging reminder that wherever you in your writing journey, you …

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Conference Advice for a First Timer & Giveaway

August 19, 2016 //  by Rachel Kent//  30 Comments

Blogger: Rachel Kent

With ACFW happening next week, many of you will be flying to Nashville to participate. ACFW is a big conference and I think it can be a bit overwhelming for new writers. Because of this, I thought …

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A Sense of Belonging

September 22, 2015 //  by Wendy Lawton//  82 Comments

 

Blogger: Wendy Lawton

What do Amish fiction, Gilmore Girls, and Mitford have in common? The creators of all of these have tapped into our longing for a sense of belonging.

I spent last several days in Dallas at the …

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After the Conference

September 30, 2014 //  by Wendy Lawton//  62 Comments

Blogger: Wendy Lawton

We’ve had a number of posts about how to get ready for a writing conference but having just landed home after attending the wonderful ACFW (American Christian fiction Writers) Conference in St. Louis, I thought now would …

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Making Conference Connections

September 19, 2014 //  by Rachel Kent//  57 Comments

Blogger: Rachel Kent

Many of you are gearing up to attend the ACFW (American  Christian Fiction Writers) Conference next week,and I’m sure some of you are nervous about the conference.

Will you be able to meet with that editor or …

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Critique Groups and Their Place in Your Writing Career

April 10, 2013 //  by Mary Keeley//  72 Comments

Blogger: Mary Keeley

A commenter on last week’s blog asked about the importance of belonging to a critique group. This biblical advice is a good place to begin:

“Plans go wrong for lack of advice; many advisers bring success” (Proverbs …

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After the Conference

September 25, 2012 //  by Wendy Lawton//  58 Comments

Blogger: Wendy Lawton

We often write about how to get ready for a conference and how to make the most of each day at the conference, but what about after the conference is over? There’s usually a natural letdown after …

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News for Nonfiction Writers and Novelists from the Editors

September 21, 2012 //  by Mary Keeley//  51 Comments

Blogger: Mary Keeley

Lately I’ve been thinking about special challenges nonfiction authors face. Since so many novelists are away at the American Christian Fiction Writers Conference (ACFW), today is a good time to focus on nonfiction. But stick with me, …

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Meeting Agents and Editors: It’s Not All About the Pitch

September 12, 2012 //  by Rachel Kent//  76 Comments

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The ACFW conference is just around the corner! Rachelle is going to be there on behalf of Books & Such. I wish I could make it work to go this year, but it isn’t going to happen. …

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Ranking Conferences by Writing Levels

May 23, 2012 //  by Rachel Kent//  76 Comments

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Writers conferences are on my mind since I just returned from one in Seattle, and I’m preparing for one next month in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

I’ve noticed that many conferences work best for writers who are at …

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