The Power of Story
The Power of Story
Arlington, TX
Join ACFW DFW for our annual mini-conference (online) Saturday, April 13, 9am to 3pm CDT. This year’s theme is “The Power of Story.” Interact with four speakers as they present on five different topics. We'll also have breakout rooms during lunch where you can chat with like-minded writers and some…
Saturday, April 13 2024
8:30 AM
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3:00 PM
Get Published: A round table discussion
Get Published: A round table discussion
Arlington, TX
Want to know how, where, and when to get published? Come to this in-peson (only) meeting and participate in the round table discussion with members who have "been there, done that" and gotten published. They'll spill the tea! ACFW members pay a small meeting fee. Guests may attend for free twice, …
Saturday, March 9 2024
10:30 AM
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12:00 PM
All Things Compilation/Anthology
All Things Compilation/Anthology
Arlington, TX
Join us to hear Melanie Stiles explain the ins and outs of producing an anthology. In her presentation, All Things Compilation/Anthology, she'll cover many aspects of writing for, assembling, editing, the cost factors, etc of the compilation market. Melanie is an award-winning author and Life Coa…
Saturday, July 8 2023
10:30 AM
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12:00 PM
Three Rules You Must Never Break
Three Rules You Must Never Break
Arlington, TX
At almost every conference you attend, there are often two conflicting statements: Writers must follow all the rules, or rules are made to be broken. The truth is writing is actually a mix of both. However, there are three rules which absolutely must never be broken if you are to be a successful au…
Saturday, October 14 2023
10:30 AM
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12:00 PM
Tax Planning for Writers with April Allen, EA
Tax Planning for Writers with April Allen, EA
Arlington, TX
Tax Planning is something that should be done throughout the year, not just at tax time. This presentation will review important need to knows for small business owners to help manage their tax obligations efficiently and effectively. April Allen is a nature lover and hot tea hugger who began her…
Saturday, January 13 2024
10:30 AM
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12:00 PM
Adding Tension and Conflict to Any Genre - Rick Acker
Adding Tension and Conflict to Any Genre - Rick Acker
Arlington, TX
Join us to hear Rick Acker, veteran suspense author, share his tips for additin tension and conflict to any genre. Whether we’re writing about sweet romance or serial killers, we need to keep readers on the edge of their seats. Rick Acker writes during his commute to and from his “real job” as a S…
Saturday, August 12 2023
10:30 AM
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12:00 PM
Retirement for Writers? Think again.
Retirement for Writers? Think again.
Arlington, TX
Join us to hear Robin Lee Hatcher put our fears to rest about starting writing as a second career. She has been writing novels since 1981 and has no plans for slowing down or stopping. In this presentation, she will talk about having and enjoying a long term career and ways a writer can keep things…
Saturday, September 9 2023
10:30 AM
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12:00 PM
Tammy Karasek - How to Have an Effective and Efficient Writers’ Retreat
Tammy Karasek - How to Have an Effective and Efficient Writers’ Retreat
Arlington, TX
Anyone can choose a date and location to go away and write. Add in other personalities and their expectations, and an effective time away gets lost. Tammy is often called a party waiting to happen, but she also becomes laser focused with the investment of time and money to go away to write. She wil…
Saturday, November 11 2023
10:30 AM
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12:00 PM
Your Pacing Score: A Numeric System for Finding Slow Spots (and Tips to Fix Them)
Your Pacing Score: A Numeric System for Finding Slow Spots (and Tips to Fix Them)
Arlington, TX
Join us to hear Arielle Haughee speak on pacing. One of the most common issues in novel drafts is pacing. Too fast? Too slow? Saggy middle? The initial challenge is gaining perspective on your manuscript. That’s where a scoring system can help you analyze your scene flow and determine slow spots. I…
Saturday, June 10 2023
10:30 AM
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12:00 PM
Writer's Block or Writer's Boredom: How Multiple Projects Can Provide More Focus
Writer's Block or Writer's Boredom: How Multiple Projects Can Provide More Focus
Arlington, TX
Writers often struggle with “writer’s block.” How do you overcome this when it happens? While not a one-size-fits-all approach, Derrick Bledsoe will talk about the value of writing towards multiple projects and how it can help prevent writer’s block in the long run. Derrick Bledsoe is Senior Pasto…
Saturday, February 10 2024
10:30 AM
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12:00 PM