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  • Publicity

    Creating Free Graphics or Memes for Authors

    Graphics or memes have become an easy way to make any subject matter or content viral. What are they?…

    June 29, 2015
  • Touching Soul and Spirit

    Words, Tomato Plants and Time with Jesus

    The fruit of any writer is words, alphabetic compilations skillfully woven together into sentences and paragraphs that may eventually…

    June 28, 2015
  • Child's Craft

    From Story to Book Part I

    So you have this fabulous idea of a story for children. You’ve told bedtime stories to your children every…

    June 28, 2015
  • Truth Be Told

    Your Mess May Be Your Message

    Shame is an incredible de-motivator. Shame whispers questions and breathes doubt into our hearts and minds, stifling our creativity…

    June 27, 2015
  • Polishing Your Message

    “Hi Their” – First Impressions

    “Hi Their [sic]” were the two words I read. “Bye There!” was the instant reply in my head. Really?…

    June 26, 2015
  • Read, Writer
    Editing

    Be a Reader First

    One of the key ingredients you should look for when hiring an editor is a love of reading. I…

    June 25, 2015
  • Blogging Basics

    38 Ways to Write Meaningful Blog Posts

    We’ve all heard the cliche, “Content is King.” The power of blogging depends on meaningful content. With the increasing numbers…

    June 25, 2015
  • WARFARE!

    Our Calling as Writers

    I’ve often pondered why I write, and what does it mean to be a writer. Sometimes I labor over…

    June 25, 2015
  • A Word in Season

    Words for the Weary

    We can share life-changing words to weary people. I love it when God packs a whole sermon into one Bible…

    June 24, 2015
  • Things Every Writer Should Know

    How to Make Sure Your Writing is Unique

    You’re a lover of books and in you burns a desire which you cannot ignore. You want to write!…

    June 23, 2015
  • Finding Your Passwords
    The Efficiency Addict

    Simple and Easy Password Tracking

    In our techno-happy world, we frequently seek the latest gadgets or apps to make our lives easier. However, sometimes…

    June 22, 2015
  • A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life

    Hurry! I Need Patience!

    Don’t you love lessons in patience? Me, neither. Patience doesn’t come easy for me, so, when I became a…

    June 21, 2015
  • A Pinch of Poetry

    The Art of Poetry

    In my opinion, poetry is the high art form of all writing. Crafting a meaningful poem can’t be done…

    June 20, 2015
  • Dear Young Scribes

    How Can Teen Writers Become Published?

    “I’m a teen writer. How can I become published?” This is a question I’ve been asked countless times. I,…

    June 18, 2015
  • The Ministry of Writing

    Writing is Residual Ministry: It Lives On

    I went to a meeting just to be nice to my friend, but I heard a phrase I have…

    June 17, 2015
  • Talking Character

    Pros and Cons of Character Questionnaires

    Good writers know that developing well-rounded characters is critical, and one technique for creating such interesting characters is to…

    June 16, 2015
  • A Little Red Ink

    Character Motivation

    Everybody wants something. Why do YOU want to write, for example? Maybe you want to write a book for…

    June 12, 2015
  • Romancing Your Story

    Romancing Your Story

    Welcome to Almost An Author! My name is Mary Moore. I started writing in 1995, but was not published…

    June 11, 2015
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    Favorite Colors

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    July 10, 2014
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    Brunch With Friends

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    July 9, 2014
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    My Trip to New York

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    July 8, 2014
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    Flowers & Decorations

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    July 8, 2014
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    Fragments of Iceland

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    July 7, 2014
  • Music

    Of Monsters and Men

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    July 7, 2014
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    Cali Road Trip

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    July 7, 2014
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