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When Darkness Closes In

Darkness encircled our back-patio meeting. The early-onset sunset brought a fall chill with it, and we snuggled deeper into…

Trying to Get a Literary Agent?

Literary agents are bombarded with pitches and proposals. Often it is more difficult to sign with a literary agent…

Direct My Path

In all your ways acknowledge Him,And He shall direct your paths. Proverbs 3:6 I have always loved this verse, especially…

How to Write an Obit.

Birth date. End date. And everything in-between. I Googled to see if there was a template to follow in…

Award-Winning Author Interview with Maureen Miller

Can you share a little about your recent book? Renewed Christmas Blessings, Compiled by Michele Rayburn. In this collaborative…

Setting the Stage for Historical YA

It can be tricky to grab a reader and plunge them into a different world, and even more so…

Interruption of Plans or Ordained Opportunity

It’s the end of December, and for me, that means it’s time to pull out a fresh, ginormous, old-fashioned…

Dialogue Tags vs Action Beats: A Battle that Must be Won!

The art of writing continues to evolve. Today’s readership craves stories with an emotional impact and a brisk pace, even…

Combating Writer’s Block By Inspiring Creativity

If you’re feeling uninspired and like nothing you write seems good anymore, you likely got a case of writer’s…

Appreciate the Little Things

As I spent Thanksgiving by myself this year, I had some time to reflect on not just 2022, but…

Be the Exception

It’s easy to feel lost in the world of book publishing. Experts say there are over a million proposals…

Five Questions to Find Podcasts That Fit Your Message

All your proverbial ducks are in a row. It’s time to “pitch” podcasters, to let them know you’re available…

Some Interesting Facts and a Statue of Classic Author, Charles Dickens

Did you know Charles Dickens’ full name was Charles John Huffam Dickens? I didn’t, and Dickens is one of…

How to Grow Your Audience Using ONline Workshops: Part Six

We’ve almost finished preparations for our online workshop! If you’re just joining us, you may wonder, “Why bother with…

How to Grow Your Audience Using Online Workshops: Part Four

Want to grow your audience faster? Online workshops (also called webinars) are a great option. In this series, we’re…

Pray and Submit

The text came while my wife and I were traveling home from an out-of-town doctor’s appointment. “I’m doing a…

Clarity is the Key to Great Writing

“You can solve most of your writing problems if you stop after every sentence and ask: what does the…

Christmas Greetings

Unlocking Science Fiction, the Secret You Need to Know

There’s something about a good sci-fi story that pulls me in and doesn’t let me go. In those moments,…

Book Proposals for Different Genres?

Cherrilynn Bisbano is an award-winning writer. She founded The Write Proposal after reading hundreds of book proposals with avoidable…

If You Give a Writer a Deadline

If you give a writer a deadline, he is going to open a document to start typing. Once he…

The Heartbeat of Your Villain

Every story needs a villain. Without one, your hero would have no reason to grow or change. But what…

3 Sure Fire Ways To Find Your Audience

When I started blogging, I researched examples online. I came across a blogger who posted one paragraph a day.…

Deadlines and Follow-up for Freelance Writers

If you want to impress an editor as freelance writer, I’ll let you in on a little writer secret.…

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Over the last three years, Almost an Author has had hundreds of comments on different posts. Certain posts generate…