Every Single Word

Have you met adults who somehow believe that writing a picture book is EASY because there are so FEW…

Trust the Process?

Recently I was going through some old documents and found a piece about the writing process. It was similar…

White Space

Recently, I decided to enter my latest screenplay into another screenwriting competition. Before I submitted my screenplay, I decided…

Are You Paralyzed?

Then they came to Him, bringing a paralytic who was carried by four men. And when they could not…

Writers Chat Recap for June Part 2

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

Delusions of Granduer

Last month, I attended an annual writer’s conference to further learn the craft and potentially win an award. Each…

Writing Characters Readers Connect With Part One

Have you ever gotten a rejection letter that goes something like the following? I loved your story premise, but…

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…

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,…