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A Lesson From Butterflies

March 5, 2026 By Karen Witemeyer 7 Comments

This week, I am teaching and giving a keynote address at a brand new conference for Christian writers based in Texas. The hearts of the organizers for ministering to Christian writers are so beautiful and inspiring. It's a small, intimate conference, but I feel that God is moving here, and I'm thrilled to play a part. The conference is being held at a lovely Christian retreat center in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Faith, Nature, Writing Tagged With: Hearing God's Voice, Spiritual Lessons, Writing Conferences

Faith, Hope, & Love (and a giveaway)

October 3, 2024 By Karen Witemeyer

This past weekend proved to be a wonderful time of fellowship, learning, and mental and spiritual renewal. Writers need to get out of their offices every now and again, and a writer's conference is a great excuse to do so. Nearly 100 of us gathered in Phoenix for the Faith, Hope, and Love Christian Writers Conference. The picture above was taken on the first night when our very own Dani Pettrey … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Friendship, Writing Tagged With: Renewal, Writing Conferences

Happy Dancing

September 15, 2022 By Karen Witemeyer

Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the ACFW national conference in St. Louis. Many of our IBLF blogging buddies were there. What fun to see Cara, Deb, and Jody. I heard Angela was there, too, but I don't think our paths crossed. There is something so energizing about meeting up with writing friends. It renews my passion and my dedication to the writing craft. Many of my dearest author … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Friendship, Reading, Writing Tagged With: A Texas Christmas Carol, Carol Award, Writing Conferences

Virginia Royal Writers Virtual Conference (Nov. 5-6)

November 2, 2021 By Tamera Alexander

Calling all fellow writers! If you're a writer eager to grow in your craft, please consider joining me for the Virginia Royal Writers Virtual Conference this weekend, November 5 - 6. Writing conferences are a fabulous way to grow as a writer, but they're often so expensive to attend. The registration fee for ACFW Royal Writers Conference is far more affordable at $35 and...no travel costs. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Friendship, Writing Tagged With: ACFW Conference, Pets, Tamera Alexander, Writing Conferences

Gone Conferencing . . .

September 20, 2018 By Karen Witemeyer

Today, I'll be catching the red eye to Nashville, TN in order to attend the American Christian Fiction Writers conference. Wonderful learning opportunities, incredible networking, meetings with my publishing team and agent, giving back with volunteering and teaching as well as singing in the conference choir, and best of all, hanging out with wonderful Christian authors for a time of encouragement … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Friendship, Writing Tagged With: ACFW, Writing Conferences

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