ACFW

When You Got Nothing More To Give…

I’ve been busy taking care of family and life and trying to get ready for ACFW. Guess which one always takes a back seat? Luckily, this year I don’t have to worry about pitching because I’ve got nothing to pitch. It’s bitter sweet. Having nothing means that all my manuscripts have made the CBA rounds…

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Preparing to Pitch Your Book at Conference

 Not knowing how to pitch your book at conference can cost you a book contract or agent representation. Be prepared with these tips. by Margaret Daley One of the most important reasons to go to a conference is to pitch to an editor and/or agent. Many CBA publishers do not accept unsolicited manuscripts. This is…

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Why Are YOU Going to a Writer’s Conference?

For the next couple of weeks on Tuesday & Thursdays we’ll be focusing on conference preparation here at Writer…Interrupted.  About eight years ago, I took the first step toward publication. I attended my first writer’s conference. I was young, determined, and naive enough to have the confidence to get on a plane and out of…

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The Top Five Reasons to PreOrder My Book Now!

5. Because I’ve given you the link, and it’s quick, easy, and painless. Think “set it and forget it!” 4. Because if you do, then you’ll forget about it, and it’ll be like getting another Christmas present in January! 3. Because at this price you can get ALL of your Christmas shopping done! 😉 2.…

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My ACFW Conference Journey

Since I started writing fiction seriously and pursuing publication in 2005, I never missed an ACFW conference…except last year. Each year my motivation to attend ACFW was different. Each year I had new goals and dreams. Each year I grew as a writer and took home something specific I would need on my journey ahead.…

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Summer Critique Special Ending Soon!

Getting ready for the  ACFW or another writing conference? Plan on entering a contest soon? Need a thorough and honest critique, but can’t find something that fits in your budget? Check out our comprehensive and affordable critiques! But hurry, there are only so many clients we can take before the end of the summer!  …

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ACFW Part 5 Stalker Part 3

I left off yesterday telling about my experience with some suspicious behavior of a last minute ACFW attendee. Here’s the last installment on what’s becoming a book in itself! Saturday morning after breakfast I went to the lobby to meet with my agent. We’d been trying to find a time in his jammed schedule to…

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ACFW: What a Difference a Year Makes!

It’s amazing the difference a year can make in a writing career. Last year at this time I was counting down the days to conference, fretting over one sheets and pitches and which agents I’d be talking to. This year I haven’t had much time to think about the conference, though I’ve helped plan the…

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Finally Home from ACFW and a Heart Attack, Really!

So did I catch your attention with the title? I’m back from my sister’s house after ten days being away from the family. I know I have a lot of catching up to do about the ACFW conference, thoughts about being away so long and why I was away so long. This next week I’ll…

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Patience!

It’s funny that you had to wait for this post entitled patience! I’ve been really busy right now in my life, but those details will have to wait for another post. Patience! That’s one of the words God spoke to me at ACFW this year. And no word is more dreaded to a choleric then…

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