Marketing Sense
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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Guest Posts10 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 -
Kids LitFour 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 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeMIstaken Identity
The other day, I was reading a book from reputable publisher and noticed a mistake—a misspelling of a fairly…
February 6, 2022 -
Screenwritingfirst draft
Recently I began working on another draft of my latest screenplay. I needed to make some changes that were…
February 4, 2022 -
Devotions for Writerswhat’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 -
Writers ChatWriters 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 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)enjoy it!
Being disabled causes one to find new sources of enjoyment. The things I used to enjoy before my accident,…
January 29, 2022 -
Writing for YAFive 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 -
Book ProposalsBrainstorm 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 -
A3 Contributor Book Release, The Intentional WriterThree 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 -
Writing Romance 101Writing Outside the Box
The essence of Show, Don’t Tell, when it comes to characters is to put your hero or heroine in…
January 23, 2022 -
Craft EssentialsYou 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 -
History in the MakingAn 1800s Christmas
The Christmas season is a great time to discover and explore local history. Historical Poole Forge was part of…
January 20, 2022 -
Mystery/Thriller/SuspenseThe Original Influencer – Nancy Drew
Influencers are all the rage into today’s social media world—something not too difficult with all the avenues to reach…
January 17, 2022 -
Writers Chat
writers chat recap for January part 1
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Brandy Bow, is the show where we talk about all…
January 15, 2022 -
Marketing Sense
Email Content Demystified
One of the great mysteries new platform builders (aka Christian writers and speakers) seek to solve is, “What should…
January 12, 2022 -
Kids Lit
2022: Your Best Year Ever Starts TODAY!
What do you want to accomplish in your writing by Dec 31, 2022? From the perspective of January, everything…
January 8, 2022 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
Glass Half Full or Half Empty?
Several years ago, I noticed the trend of people having a “word for the year.” Especially in Christian writing…
January 6, 2022 -
Screenwriting
idea box
Now that the holidays are over and a new year has begun, many of us will have a hard…
January 4, 2022 -
Devotions for Writers
Will This Be The Year?
A young girl cradled her doll—scraps of cloth stitched together by her mother. She followed her mommy throughout the…
January 3, 2022 -
Bestsellersinterview with bestselling author Kathleen Shoop
Can you share a little about your recent book? The most recent books I’ve written are holiday books, but…
January 1, 2022 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Getting Started
As the year comes to an end, we are all eager for a new year and a new start.…
December 29, 2021 -
Writing for YA
Tips for a Successful Zoom Experience
I have a love/hate relationship with Zoom. I love the convenience, and interacting with writers from around the globe…
December 27, 2021 -
Book Proposals
What To Do With Contradicting Publishing Advice
The world of publishing is always changing. Editors change houses. Publishers change what they publish and much more. These…
December 26, 2021