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In this edition…
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From the President: Two New ACFW Programs
There are a lot of benefits to being a member of ACFW, but if members don’t know where to find them or even what they are, those benefits don’t mean anything and won’t help them.More... -
Writer’s Toolbox: The Perfect Word
Writers cannot overestimate the power of choose the right word. In this article, Deborah Raney shares her colorful process for doing just that and shows how a word choice here and there can leave a completely different impression on the reader.More... -
A Few Moments With ... Rick Acker
Rick Acker came to the point where he asked himself the question: Is this really what God put me on Earth to do?More... -
Wordsmithing: The Two-Step Cure For “Lie” Or “Lay”
What’s the difference between “lie” and “lay”? A direct object. Yes, it’s that simple!More... -
ACFW Book Club: Doubling Up!
I know you love to read—you are writers. But do you really like to read? And having read, do you enjoy discussing what you’ve read with others? If so, ACFW’s Online Book Club is for you!More... -
ACFW Book Club Review: In All Things
Williams not only delivers a story with believable characters that pull at your heartstrings, she also brings passages of scripture to life.More... -
ACFW Book Club Review: Love Finds You in Tombstone, Arizona
Even though there are plenty of accounts of the events in Tombstone, it’s enlightening to see the other side of the historical working class.More... -
Genre City Review: Sarah’s Garden
Sarah’s Garden is Kelly Long’s debut novel, the first book in the Patchwork of Heaven series.More... -
Genre City Review: Seeds of Summer
Once again Deborah Vogts gives us well-developed characters facing situations common to many of her readers: The unexpected death of a loved one, the trials of a teen, and the need of a boy for his father’s companionship.More... -
Genre City Review: Uncertain Heart
Andrea Boeshaar’s Uncertain Heart follows the story of Sarah McCabe, younger sister of Ben, the hero in her first book of the series, Unwilling Warrior.More... -
Genre City Review: Spring’s Renewal
Readers will want to read these books in order. While the main romances stand alone, readers will need to start at the beginning to have any idea what is happening in the underlying story.More... -
My First Sale: Connie Stevens
Connie Stevens has been through a number of experiences which have deepened her understanding. She is no stranger to personal grief and loss, and she’s walked the road of both highs and lows related to her writing journey.More... -
Market News
Ebooks and ebook readers continue to make news. Plus, three marketing tips for writers!More... -
Member News
See what your fellow ACFW members are up to!More...