I’m at American Christian Fictions Writers Conference in St. Louis, Missouri this week. The place where writers and authors are gathering to learn craft and pitch their stories. For those that are yet unpublished, the anxiety before pitching can be crushing and the stress intense.
I remember my first time walking into a room of writers waiting to pitch. While most were friendly I couldn’t escape just how anxious many of them were. But then again, that year I didn’t pitch a story.
Once I went through it, boy did I gain a whole new understanding. I’m back again and this time around I’m determined to enjoy the conference, enjoy meeting people and yes, even enjoy pitching. I’m determined to conquer this challenge.
But one thing I know, I cannot do it alone.
So may I humbly offer some scriptures to hold onto?
Scriptures that if you were to walk by me, you might hear me mumbling to myself. You already know I’m a writer. So hey, this shouldn’t be too much of a shock.
I can do all this through him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13
This scripture could be my all time favorite. Why? It’s not me gritting my teeth and muscling through. It’s God giving the strength. I’ve got really puny strength on my own, but with God? I’m tying my tiny row boat to his ship and hanging on as we power through the waves.
This is the day The Lord has made and I will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24
This is the day He’s given me, I’m to make the most of today and may all those around me see the peace of God and not some curly haired crazy brunette. This is the season he’s sent for you and me to live. Let’s live it to the fullest, make the most of every conversation and every class at ACFW.
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13
I pray that your conference experience be all that you want it to be.
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Blessings!
Alena Tauriainen