Screenwriting
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Last month, I decided to go back and work on an updated version of my original award-winning inspirational screenplay…
September 4, 2022-
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Devotions for WritersVenture into the Water
Swoosh. Flip. Swoosh. Flip. The oars alternately dipped into the cool waters of Lake Erie. Irelaxed into the seat…
September 3, 2022 -
Guest PostsWriting Samples as a New Freelance Writer
These days, there are numerous opportunities to get a decent project for freelance writers. Such platforms like Upwork, Fiverr,…
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Writers ChatWriters Chat Recap for August Part 2
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Brandy Brow, is the show where we talk about all…
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Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)Plateaus
Lately, I’ve been battling a tremendous amount of brain fog. I’ve been distracted by personal issues while dealing with…
August 29, 2022 -
Guest Posts, Other Posts
What Kind of Editing Does Your Manuscript Need?
You finished writing your book, begged an avid reader to give you some input, and made revisions. Are you ready to…
August 26, 2022 -
Book Proposals
Looking For Authors Who “Get It”
Editors and agents are blasted with submissions every day. I know because I’ve been one of them for…
August 25, 2022 -
The Intentional WriterMy Author Platform Mistakes and How To Avoid Them
You hear it at every writers’ conference—Platform Is Important! Long before you have a book published, you need to…
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Romancing Your StoryHow Candlelight Brings Out the Romance in Your Characters
What is it about candlelight that makes a candlelight dinner so romantic? First of all, did you know that…
August 23, 2022 -
History in the MakingThe School Bus (Pt. 2) Riding Through Racial Tensions
Public school buses (part 1- almostanauthor.com) hit the road in the 1920s, traveling the soon-to-be-familiar roads of segregation. But…
August 20, 2022 -
Writers Chat
Writers Chat Recap for August, Part 1
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Brandy Brow, is the show where we talk about all…
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Kids LitMore Meantime…
Things are getting more exciting for fall – real conferences in person with live editors taking pitches. But until…
August 16, 2022 -
Marketing SenseHow to Grow Your Audience Using Online Workshops: Part Five
Online workshops are a great marketing tool. But we don’t want to just hop online and yell, “I’m going…
August 12, 2022 -
Fantasy-Sci-FiLocation, Location, Location: Where Do We Find Our Peeps?
Finding your tribe can be difficult, especially for writers who’d much rather stay at home. It doesn’t take an…
August 10, 2022 -
Supporting Teen WritersSupporting Aspiring Teen Writers
There is much to look forward to when one becomes a writer. From the opportunity to express a unique…
August 9, 2022 -
Mastering Middle GradeInside the Ten-Foot Line: From Conception to Publication Part One
As I wrote this article, I got an email from my publisher letting me know that the pre-order sales…
August 8, 2022 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeAn Ode to ______ship
Summer is ending, and that means teachers like me (and maybe you) are getting ready to go back to…
August 6, 2022 -
Screenwriting
Plot Driven Story Telling
Recently I began working on a new screenplay project I pitched to a management team. For almost a year…
August 5, 2022 -
Devotions for Writers
Let’s Talk About It Later
Procrastination squeezes its fingers around my neck, choking me. I feel panic rising like bile in the back of…
August 3, 2022 -
Writers Chat
Writers Chat Recap for July Part 2
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Brandy Brow, is the show where we talk about all…
July 30, 2022 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Strong Writing
Seventeen years ago I wrote my first blog on Myspace, back then I had no idea what I was…
July 29, 2022 -
Writing for YAHow to Write the Opening Scene: Infusing Emotional Connection From Page One
I had a conversation recently with one of my writing friends. She wanted to talk about how to infuse…
July 27, 2022 -
Book ProposalsTarget Readers You Can Reach
Literary agents and publishers are actively looking for authors and books to publish. Yet the reality is thousands of…
July 26, 2022 -
The Intentional Writer
Are You Intentional About Growing Your Writing Craft?
Writers of all levels know the importance of continuing to learn new skills, refine writing skills, and challenge themselves.…
July 24, 2022 -
Romancing Your Story
Food, Feeding, and Romance
Have you ever wondered why a guy gives the girl he’s romantically interested in a box of chocolates? Or…
July 23, 2022