Yes, it’s Devo Day, but along with some encouragement, today I’m also offering a sales pitch of sorts. 🙂
Okay, so lot’s of us are headed for the big ACFW Conference in a few weeks in Dallas. Show of hands…who’s going?
Maybe you’re not going to this particular conference, but if you’re a writer and if you’ve been to any kind of writing conference, you know it can sometimes come part and parcel with a serious case of nerves. Like Melissa-without-her-morning-coffee jitters.
But conferences don’t have to be daunting.
Which is why the My Book Therapy team has put together its latest resource for writers–The Truth About Conferences: The My Book Therapy guide to how to have a successful conference.
It’s a fabulous resource for any writer looking to expand his or her horizon at a conference…and get the most of out it! Some of the topics covered include:
It’s available in multiple digital formats…for only $3.99. That’s cheaper than what you’ll spend at Starbucks during the conference, my friend. 🙂
I contributed to this resource with a section on standing out in a positive way. It’s a fun, but also important topic to talk about…because, after all, one of the main reasons we attend conferences is to catch the attention of agents and editors, yeah? And that can be tough to do when we’re sharing the spotlight with hundreds of other writers.
It’s also a slightly funky topic to talk about as a Christian because, dude, we’re not supposed to be all “me, me, me” all the time, right? There is that whole humility thing to consider. But I think it’s totally possible to stand out in a professional, fun and yes, still Christ-like way.
And…I don’t think we should be afraid to stand out. You know why? Because God has called us to be outstanding.
Just this week, I came across this verse in 1 Thessalonians: It is clear to us, friends, that God not only loves you very much but also has put his hand on you for something special.
I love that. God has put his hand on me…and on you…for something special. That’s the Truth About You.
So believe it! Go to ACFW or whatever conference might be in your future with the practical help and advice of the My Book Therapy team…
And fully armed with the truth that you are outstanding!
Do you ever worry about standing out? How does it feel to know God has put his hand on you for something special?
Check out The Truth About Conferences here. And if you need a laugh, check out the promo video…
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Speaking of outstanding…MBT books always are.
Looking forward to reading it.
Melissa, being from this part of the country, we know there’s nothing wrong with being, “out standing in our fields”, don’t we? (sorry-couldn’t resist)
Haha, yes, being out standing in our fields literally and figuratively is a good thing. 🙂
LOL!!! I do love that God put his hand on us for something special. I just taught about that this past Wednesday!
My hand is raised! I’ll be seein ya!
Yay, can’t wait to see you!
I used to worry about standing out more than I do now. Now, I hope I stand out without the broccoli stuck in my teeth!
Hehe, that’s hilarious, Michelle! Yes, out of all the ways to stand out, food in your teeth is probably not your best option. LOL!
Hehe, that video gave me a chuckle this morning. 😛
Can’t WAIT to see ya. Like, seriously, dude. Less than 3 weeks!
I knowwwwwwww!!!! Three weeks!!!!!
Looking forward to seeing you, Melissa. Great verse!!
Looking forward to seeing you, too, Sandra! Will you give us another recitation from one of Lisa’s scenes? 🙂
I don’t like to stand out most of the time but sometimes it’s necessary. Sounds like a helpful book!
It’s a great book! I wish I’d had something like it before I went to my first conference. 🙂
Too funny!
I love the scripture from 1 Thessalonians. I agree, we are created to stand out. Some of us stand out a little more than the others, because we’re each called to a different purpose. Clearly the MBT Staff has been called to stand out in front! I love MBT Resources and I can’t wait to meet everyone!!! I was bummed to miss the Truth About Conferences webinar last night. 🙁
It was a fun webinar, Gabrielle. A little like the Brady Bunch with all our heads on the screen. 🙂 I think they might’ve taped it…??
Love that verse!
The conference is up in the air for me right now. It’s going to be a last minute call.
I hope you’ll be there, Loree, but if not, there’s always next year, right? 🙂