Subtext

I’m binging on the superhero series The Punisher. Not because I am a comic book junkie, but because I…

Seasons

“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens:”     Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NIV) Memorial…

Can you share a little about your recent book? Raising Kids for Tomorrow’s World: 12 Keys to Preserving the…

Writers Chat Recap for MaY Part 2

Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Brandy Brow, is the show where we talk about all…

It’s Okay To Ask For Help

Recently, I had a bad fall off  my bike, it was the first time in years I had fallen…

How to Choose a Website Template for Bloggers & Writers

For bloggers and writers who wish to create a credible online presence, selecting an appropriate website template is essential.…

Talking About Microfiction with Sci-Fi YA Author Sophia Hanson

Today I’m talking with Sci-Fi YA author and fellow columnist here on Almost an Author, Sophia Hanson, about microfiction.…

Brainstorm An Excellent “Working” Book Title

            “The publisher will never use my title.” Or “It doesn’t matter what I call my book because the…

Why Do Writers Need to Know About Graphic Design?

We writers are good with words, but we may not be so good with images. For those of us…

Same Vocabulary, Different Dictionary

I recently attended a conference where one of the speakers talked about how, because of cultural and societal shifts,…

Writers Chat Recap for May Part 1

Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Brandy Brow, is the show where we talk about all…

You Should Start a Podcast

I heard it every conference. “Build your platform!” Along with the dreaded social media, writers in sessions kept telling…

A Love-Hate Relationship

Pssst! I have a love-hate relationship going on. Relationships can be tricky, and this one is one of my…

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…

6 Benefits of Serving Your Audience In a Private Group Online or Off

This 3-part series focuses on growing your author platform in 2023, specifically, via an online community such as a…

AI:Part 2 In which I get a 4-star review for a book not yet written!

People seem to be taking sides on AI and feeling strongly about it. Recently we had an AI adventure…

Hangin’ Tough in the Hallway

“Until God opens the next door, praise Him in the hallway.” This phrase has become quite popular over the…

Screenplay Format

For some reason, most writers are curious about writing screenplays. And they come to me with many questions about…

What’s in Your suitcase?

“I’m going on a trip and I’m going to take an alarm clock,” Susie said. “I’m going on a…

Writers CHat Recap for April Part Two

Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Brandy Brow, is the show where we talk about all…

Community Matters

After a few years of procrastinating, I recently decided to start working on my author’s newsletter again. However, because…

Passive NOT passive

Note from Donna Jo: The topic of critique pet peeves came up during a conversation in my weekly writing…

The Missing Author Document

Most authors are focused on writing the best possible manuscript—an important task. While your writing is important, there is…

How to Hook Your Reader from Beginning to End: A Review of Wired for Story

As writers, we want to grab our reader’s attention from the very first sentence and keep them reading to…

Elements That Work

When it comes to writing middle grade fiction, authors might wonder what works best for this 8-12 years old…