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
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 …
After the Conference
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 …
Making Conference Connections
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 …
Critique Groups and Their Place in Your Writing Career
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
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 …
News for Nonfiction Writers and Novelists from the Editors
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
Blogger: Rachel Kent
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
Blogger: Rachel Kent
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 …
Reflections on ACFW Conference: Pitching Your Project
Blogger: Rachel Kent
Location: Books & Such main office; Santa Rosa, Calif.
I served on faculty at the ACFW conference last week, and I’m happy to report that it was a wonderful event with so many blessed moments. Today I’d …
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