Begin at the Beginning

You have a burning desire to write a book. Join the crowd. You might be surprised to learn how…

Can Outlining Help You Become a Better Writer?

When I began learning how to write a novel, the word outline brought to mind dreaded high school assignments.…

Writers Chat Recap for June Part 1

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

How to Persevere in Your Writing

When I first started writing, I assumed publishing occurred as writers often presented in Hollywood films. Authors complete a…

35 Blog Post Ideas When You’re in a Slump

The age-old question, “I’ve covered everything under the sun! What else is there to write a blog post about?”…

Multi Award-Winning Author!

There are some thrilling moments in book publication that make all the back work (sometimes YEARS of edits!) pale…

Camp Write-A-Lot

I never attended summer camp as a kid. Don’t feel sorry for me, as, back then, it was something…

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…