Annual Conference
September 20-23, 2018
Nashville, Tennessee
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Friday Tracks, Saturday Workshops, and General Sessions are recorded for a Conference Audio thumb drive. If you pre-ordered on-site in Nashville, you will receive the thumb drive approximately six weeks after conference.
Worship, Early Bird, and Post Conference Sessions are NOT included in the standard conference set. Flash drive options are listed below.
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SESSION #
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SESSION TITLE
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Early Bird
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EB
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On Writing Frank Peretti and Carrie Stuart Parks
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Post Conference Session
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PC
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Troubleshooting Your Novel: Essential Techniques for Identifying and Solving Manuscript Problems Steven James
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General Sessions
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GS 01
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Thursday Keynote Address Debbie Macomber
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GS 02
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Friday Keynote Address Debbie Macomber |
Spotlight Sessions
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Agent Panel #1 | Linda Glaz, Julie Gwinn, Jim Hart, Greg Johnson, and Tamela Hancock Murray |
Agent Panel #2 | Rachelle Gardner, Ali Herring, Jessica Kirkland, and Steve Laube |
Spotlight 01 | Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group |
Spotlight 02 | Bethany House Publishers |
Spotlight 03 | Guideposts |
Spotlight 04 | HarperCollins Christian Publishing |
Spotlight 05 | Amazon KDP |
Spotlight 06 | Howard Books |
Spotlight 07 | Love Inspired |
Spotlight 08 | Tyndale House Publishers |
Spotlight 09 | Kregel Publishing |
Friday Tracks
In years past, ACFW conferees have chosen from among several Continuing Education classes. Replacing the Continuing Ed sessions in 2018 are an array of specially-tailored TRACKS that encompass writers' spiritual, writing craft, marketing, business, and industry education needs. Multiple presenters will bring their customized, need-based insights to the conferee.
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Track 01 | Let's Do This (For New Writers getting started on their journey)
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Track 02 | Now What? (For writers on their way, past the "newbie" stage)
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Track 03 | Legend in My Own Mind For Midlist Authors |
Track 04 | Doing It My Way For Indie Authors |
Track 05 | Fly Away Hybrid For authors balancing indie work and traditionally published novels. |
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SESSION #
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SESSION TITLE
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Workshops
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WS 01 | Writing A Series Your Readers Will Love Level All |
WS 02 | Doing Publicity Without a Publicist Level All |
WS 03 | Cultivating Relationships in the Writing World Level All |
WS 04 | Emerging Trends Level All |
WS 05 | Historical Fiction Level All |
WS 06 | Suspense Essentials: Secrets to Tapping into Tension Whatever Genre Your Write (Part One) Level All (part 2 is WS 12) |
WS 07 | The Plot Skeleton Level All |
WS 08 | Romance Panel: Popular Tropes and How to Make Them Yours Level All |
WS 09 | Romantic Suspense Panel Level All |
WS 10 | Writing With Compelling Emotional Tension Level All |
WS 11 | Count Your Stars - What Professional Reviewers Are Looking For in Your Story Level All |
WS 12 | Continuation of Suspense Essentials: Secrets to Tapping Into Tension Whatever Genre Your Write (Part 2 - Continued from WS 06) Level All |
WS 13 | Women's Fiction Panel Level All |
WS 14 | How Not to Lose Hope Level All |
WS 15 | Networking with General Market Writers Level All |
WS 16 | Business or Indies Level All |
WS 17 | How to Grow Your Newsletter List and Maximize Your Impact Level All |
WS 18 | Face Off: Plotter vs Pantster Level All |
WS 19 | Writing in Community Level All |
WS 20 | Suspense and Thriller Panel Level All |
WS 21 | Incorporation and Estate Planning for Authors Level All |
WS 22 | Engaging Culture Through Fiction Level All |
WS 23 | How to Write a Proposal that Sells Level All |
WS 24 | Covers That Sell Level All |
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