A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
Let’s Get Serious (For Once)
I hope you, loyal readers of Almost An Author, will bear with me as I get serious this month.…
September 6, 2022-
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Devotions for WritersVenture into the Water
Swoosh. Flip. Swoosh. Flip. The oars alternately dipped into the cool waters of Lake Erie. Irelaxed into the seat…
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Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)Plateaus
Lately, I’ve been battling a tremendous amount of brain fog. I’ve been distracted by personal issues while dealing with…
August 29, 2022 -
The Intentional WriterMy Author Platform Mistakes and How To Avoid Them
You hear it at every writers’ conference—Platform Is Important! Long before you have a book published, you need to…
August 24, 2022 -
Supporting Teen WritersSupporting Aspiring Teen Writers
There is much to look forward to when one becomes a writer. From the opportunity to express a unique…
August 9, 2022 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
An Ode to ______ship
Summer is ending, and that means teachers like me (and maybe you) are getting ready to go back to…
August 6, 2022 -
Devotions for Writers
Let’s Talk About It Later
Procrastination squeezes its fingers around my neck, choking me. I feel panic rising like bile in the back of…
August 3, 2022 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Strong Writing
Seventeen years ago I wrote my first blog on Myspace, back then I had no idea what I was…
July 29, 2022 -
The Intentional Writer
Are You Intentional About Growing Your Writing Craft?
Writers of all levels know the importance of continuing to learn new skills, refine writing skills, and challenge themselves.…
July 24, 2022 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
Are You Missing Number Six?
My daughter and I recently visited a discount bookstore–a writer’s happy place. It became even happier when we discovered…
July 6, 2022 -
Devotions for Writers
Embrace the Night
Are you an early bird or a night owl? I have fought with sleep patterns my whole life and…
July 3, 2022 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Challenges!
Earlier this month I faced the daunting challenge of driving home from a whirlwind five-day writer’s conference. Although I…
June 29, 2022 -
The Intentional Writer
How to Optimize Your Writing Sessions
Do you feel guilty because you can’t crank out two thousand words every morning like your writer friends? Have…
June 24, 2022 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
Syrup, Anyone?
One thing I always tell budding writers, both in my classes at school and in my role as a…
June 6, 2022 -
Devotions for Writers
Will I Ever Learn
They praised the gods of gold and silver, of bronze, iron, wood and stone. Suddenly the fingers of…
June 3, 2022 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Persistence Pays Off
I recently became a new speaker for the Brain Injury Association of America, a difficult and time consuming accomplishment.…
May 29, 2022 -
The Intentional Writer
Common Writer Questions: How to Convey Accents
“How do I write dialogue to show an accent or dialect?” I’ve often heard this question discussed at writing…
May 24, 2022 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
Ready for Camp?
Writers conference season is upon us, and I have all the feels. I’m excited about seeing old friends, nervous…
May 6, 2022 -
Devotions for Writers
Will You STep into Your Bethlehem?
Do you realize you have something in common with Ruth the Moabitess? We’ll explore that in the exercise.…
May 3, 2022 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Do the Work
Last year I entered a pitch for my newest screenplay into a competition to get an opportunity to pitch…
April 29, 2022 -
The Intentional Writer
Need Inspiration? Try these Writing Mantras
So many things can hinder our writing. Our lives are filled with distractions and competing commitments, while our inner…
April 24, 2022 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
Win Friends, Impress People, Choke Up
In this space before, I have mentioned the importance of meeting new people and developing new relationships at writers…
April 6, 2022 -
Devotions for Writers
What Makes You Thirsty?
Have you ever noticed how thirsty you are the day after eating an Easter ham? Matthew 5:13 tells us…
April 3, 2022 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Risky Business
As March winds down and brain injury awareness month comes to an end, we are approaching the 25th anniversary…
March 29, 2022 -
The Intentional Writer
Does Your Website Homepage Answer These 5 Questions?
A homepage is like the lobby of your personal office building. When a visitor arrives at an office lobby,…
March 24, 2022
