Mastering Middle Grade
A Conversation with Rebecca Balcárcel
I had the privilege of meeting award-winning children’s author Rebecca Balcárcel through my local chapter of the Society for…
April 16, 2020-
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Writers ChatWriters Chat Recap for April, Part 1
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Bethany Jett, is the show where we talk about all…
April 15, 2020 -
A3 Contributor Book ReleaseA3 Author Book Release: Border BReach
Almost an Author is pleased to announce the recent release of Border Breach by Mystery/Suspense/Thriller columnist Darlene L. Turner.…
April 14, 2020 -
Courting the MuseWhy Reading Bad Prose Can Make You a Better Writer
A quarantine isn’t a writing retreat. Sure, some of the greats managed to transmute epidemiological panic into excellent prose…
April 13, 2020 -
AuthorpreneurSupercharge Your Reach, Part Three
Throughout this series I’ve emphasized one main point—increasing your reach is vital to your writing career. I’ve also shared…
April 12, 2020 -
Writer EncouragementToo Distracted
These days, I frequently see my social media contacts expressing the same sentiment: “I’m too distracted to write.” In…
April 11, 2020 -
Becoming an Author5 Creative Writing Prompts for the Quarantined Writer
If you, like the rest of the world, have been stuck inside of your home because of the Coronavirus,…
April 9, 2020 -
The Intentional WriterThe Power of Our Words
We writers understand the power of words. Words can wound or heal. Educate or mislead. Give hope or cause…
April 8, 2020 -
Fantasy-Sci-FiWorld Building: What publishers Want
There’s something immersive about opening a fantasy or sci-fi book and feeling like there were hundreds of pages of…
April 7, 2020 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeFrom Almost to Real
What if you write for a website called “Almost An Author” and then you actually get a book contract?…
April 6, 2020 -
Embrace the WaitSurvival Tips for the Waiting Part of Writing Tip #14 – Stay on Mission
I’m writing this post at a time when our world is in shut-down mode. Stores are closing their doors,…
April 5, 2020 -
ScreenwritingLog lines
In the business of screenwriting, everyone dreams of getting a big sale with their passion project, projects they worked…
April 4, 2020 -
Devotions for WritersWhat Shall I Write?
“Comfort, comfort my people, says your God.” Isaiah 40:1 (NIV) Do you feel compelled to write, but don’t know…
April 3, 2020 -
A3 Contributor Book Release
A3 Columnist Book Release: Adventures in Fatherhood
Almost an Author is pleased to announce an upcoming book by two regular columnists, Carlton Hughes (A Lighter Look…
April 2, 2020 -
BestsellersAward-Winning Author Interview with James R. Hannibal
Can you share a little about your recent book? Chasing the White Lion is a mash-up of thieves and…
April 1, 2020 -
Guest PostsSuccessful Self-Publishing: Guide to Selling Your EBook
When we analyze eBook self-publishing, we’ll realize that it has several advantages over traditional publishing. You’ll write the book…
March 31, 2020 -
Writers Chat
Writers Chat Recap for March, Part 2
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Bethany Jett, is the show where we talk about all…
March 30, 2020 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)Setbacks
As I write this month’s post from my home office, the world around me is shut down as caution…
March 29, 2020 -
Writing for YAResearching and Authenticity in Fiction: Interview with YA Author Felicia Bridges
I’ve always loved books about far flung places. It’s a wonderful way to expand horizons. I decided to talk…
March 27, 2020 -
Novelists UnwindNovelists Unwind Interviews Janice L. Dick and Jill Eileen Smith
Janice L. Dick is the award-winning author of The Road to Happenstance, the first novel in the Happenstance Chronicles. Janice…
March 26, 2020 -
Book ProposalsAlways Cover the Basics
From reading many submissions, I’ve seen numerous misspellings of my first and last name. This small but significant mistake…
March 25, 2020 -
Guest Posts
Overcome This Temptation if You Want to Finish Your Book
When you first start working on a new book, everything feels great. But then somewhere along the way, something…
March 24, 2020 -
Romancing Your StoryHow Do You Write Characters of the Opposite Gender Realistically?
This was a question I saw in the Twitter writing community and realized it is a challenge, especially in…
March 23, 2020 -
The Picky PenHow to Edit Point of View
As we continue this editing series how we can develop a great story, I hope you’re able to see…
March 22, 2020 -
History in the MakingInanimate Objects as Characters
Using inanimate objects as characters can add a powerful, interesting element to your story. I cried when Wilson, a…
March 20, 2020