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    Rewriting is Writing

    Three months into the new year and I am eager to get started on the first draft of a…

    March 4, 2022
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    Articulate with Authority

                                                                      But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Crist, the Son of God, and…

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    Writing a Sequel

    Guest Post by YA Author Melody Personette I’ve never been very good at writing sequels. They’ve always given me…

    February 27, 2022
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    worth it

    Recently a local cyclist where I live was hit by a car and injured badly, he ended up going…

    February 26, 2022
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    Create a Stand-Out Proposal

                 It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when you consider over 4,500 new books are published every day (including the…

    February 25, 2022
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    Do You Need a Press Kit?

    A press kit may sound like something that only celebrities and big-time authors need, but that’s not true. Everyone…

    February 24, 2022
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    You May Be Done, But You’re Not Finished

    “Rewriting is the essence of writing well; it’s where the game is won or lost. That idea is hard…

    February 21, 2022
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    February 20, 2022
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    Ideas for Overcoming Writer’s Fatigue

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    February 19, 2022
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    Building Your Social Media Profile as a Writer: 5 Steps

    Why Does It Matter? If you’re serious about building a long-term career as a social media writer, building a…

    February 18, 2022
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    Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Brandy Brow, is the show where we talk about all…

    February 15, 2022
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    How to Write Successful Promotions: Part One

    You’re finally ready to promote your latest book or product or course. All you need now is buyers. Woo-hoo!…

    February 12, 2022
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    10 Effective Marketing Strategies for Authors

    ____________________________________________________________________________ It has become difficult to stand out in this competitive era, especially for small entrepreneurs, like authors. Therefore,…

    February 9, 2022
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    Four Ways to Add Humor to Your Picture Books

    Students in my second-grade classroom love reading funny books. There is a bit of science behind the attraction. Laughter…

    February 8, 2022
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    MIstaken Identity

    The other day, I was reading a book from reputable publisher and noticed a mistake—a misspelling of a fairly…

    February 6, 2022
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    first draft

    Recently I began working on another draft of my latest screenplay. I needed to make some changes that were…

    February 4, 2022
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    Devotions for Writers

    what’s your great big idea?

    Once upon a time, there was a writer with a Great Idea. That Great Idea was so big, she…

    February 3, 2022
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    Writers Chat recap for January Part 2

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

    January 31, 2022
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    enjoy it!

    Being disabled causes one to find new sources of enjoyment. The things I used to enjoy before my accident,…

    January 29, 2022
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    Five Must Have Editing Resources for Writers

    Congratulations! You finished your book or fiction piece. You’ve made sure to develop your characters and nailed your GMC.…

    January 27, 2022
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    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 publisher…

    January 25, 2022
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    A3 Contributor Book Release, The Intentional Writer

    Three Lessons from Writing My Second Novel

    I’m excited to share my new release, Fountains and Secrets, with my Almost an Author family, along with a…

    January 24, 2022
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    The essence of Show, Don’t Tell, when it comes to characters is to put your hero or heroine in…

    January 23, 2022
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    You May Be Done, But You’re Not Finished

    “Rewriting is the essence of writing well; it’s where the game is won or lost. That idea is hard…

    January 21, 2022
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