Editing, The Critical Reader
Can a Novel’s Setting Come to Life?
by Alycia W. Morales Have you ever been reading a novel when it suddenly dawns on you that the…
August 24, 2015-
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Polishing Your MessageCommon Error Comma Splices
Commas, commas, commas! There are so many rules, but the most common rule broken is creating a comma…
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Specs: Speculative FictionOCD–Original Composition Disorder
OCD—Original Composition Disorder Sometimes it’s hard to be original—especially in today’s world. We see a good story, we like…
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The Efficiency AddictTracking Your Writing Submissions
Today we’re going to talk about the benefits of tracking your writing submissions and learn an easy way to do…
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A Little Red Ink, EditingWhy Hire an Editor?
Why hire an editor if you’ve got a great critique group and you’re a grammar stud? Answer: A fresh…
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Platform and Branding4 Simple Rules For Guest Posting
If you’ve never been a guest at another site, it can be intimidating. You take a risk by asking…
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Touching Soul and SpiritThe Transformational Power of a Willing Heart
I write with one desire—the transformation of lives. I believe God has equipped me over the years through various…
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The Writer's PenCaseStorytelling – What Makes a Story Great?
What is it about a story that makes it compelling? Is it the characters? Is it the plot? Is…
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Create. Motivate. Inspire.Sometimes, Yes
I had just settled on our front porch swing with my yellow legal pad and favorite pen when Katie,…
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A Pinch of Poetry5 Tips to Jump-Start a Poem
Have you ever struggled with blank page disorder? I have. Most writers face this issue at one time or another. Sometimes…
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TourBlog Tour Stop – Bob Hostetler
[author title=”Bob Hostetler” image=”https://www.almostanauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Screen-Shot-2015-07-18-at-12.48.28-PM.png”]Bob Hostetler is an award-winning writer, editor, blogger, and speaker from southwestern Ohio. His books, which…
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Developing Your Writer's VoiceHow Passion Influences Your Voice
“Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart.” – William Wordsworth The breathings of our heart, our passion,…
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Writer EncouragementWhen Discouragement Leads to Doubt
Discouragement happens to everyone at one time or another. When it visits creative writers, we sometimes begin to doubt.…
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Have Words, Will Travel....Travel Writing 1013 Mobile Apps Every Travel Writer Needs
Searching for mobile apps to assist your travel writing efforts? Search no more! Weekend warriors and global travelers alike…
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Child's CraftOnomatopoeia and rhythm
Onomato-what? Onomatopoeia is what makes your picture books pop! It’s the smooth, silky, wispy words that tap into other…
August 11, 2015 -
Grammar and GraceBook List for Editing
Punctuation and grammar come easily to me. I remember rules from elementary school, can recite a whole list of…
August 10, 2015 -
Heart LiftFollow the Yellow Brick Road
‘You have plenty of courage, I am sure,” answered Oz. “All you need is confidence in yourself. There is…
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WARFARE!Mine the Gold from a Negative Review
Have you ever received a negative review of your writing? You know, the kind that makes you want to…
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The Ministry of WritingSouls Perish from Procrastination in Writing
One of the most beautiful passages in Scripture that expresses God’s providence, as well as, being one of the…
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5 For WritingThe Perils of Head-Hopping in Fiction
I used to write for VeggieTales, and if you’re familiar with the antics of Bob the Tomato and Larry…
August 6, 2015 -
BestsellersBestselling Author Interview – Rachel Hauck
[author title=”Rachel Hauck” image=”https://www.almostanauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Hauck_3049_WBP-1.jpeg”] Rachel Hauck is a USA Today Best Selling, and award-winning author of critically acclaimed novels…
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StoryworldChristian Fantasy and Science Fiction: Alternate Realities
Last month we looked at writing fictitious, sentient creatures within our own universe. In summary, God has a plan…
August 4, 2015 -
PublicityWhy every author needs to build a strong website – Part 1
Do you need a website as an author? Let’s think about this for just a moment. In this day…
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Truth Be ToldPlanting the Seed
Devotions: Seeds to Grow Faith I still have a copy of the first sermon I ever preached. Imagine trying…
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A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeWriters Conferences: The Main Thing
I’ve been to many writers conferences and even serve on the planning committee of one event, and I always…
August 1, 2015
