Writing for YA
Why Your Beta Stopped Reading Your Manuscript
Finding a reliable and dependable beta reader can be a challenge. They often bail on you. Why? This topic…
April 27, 2020-
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Novelists UnwindNovelists Unwind Interviews Susan May Warren and Angela Meyer
Susan May Warren has written more than 65 novels in multiple genres, won multiple awards including the Christy Award…
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Book ProposalsThe Covid Affair
Well, here we are. Or … here I am, and there you are. We’re social distancing. This is new…
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Guest PostsThe Comparison Trap: Eight Ways to Avoid It
Sometimes I look at the work of other authors and feel my abilities fall short. It doesn’t matter that…
April 24, 2020 -
Romancing Your StoryWhen All Seems Lost
The Black Moment. The Crisis. The Breakup. There are many titles for that moment when all seems lost. No…
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The Picky PenHow to Edit Scenes
As we continue this editing series how we can develop a great story, I hope you’re able to see…
April 22, 2020 -
Kids LitWhich Hat Shall I Wear Today?
In January, I had the privilege of speaking about being a writer at a large private school near…
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Marketing InterviewsINTERVIEW WITH C.A.N. CROWN AWARD WINNER Carla Hoch
The Christian Authors Network’s innovative Crown Awards celebrate excellence in Christian Media and Marketing. Purpose: To recognize, educate, and…
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Mystery/Thriller/SuspenseWhy Write Mysteries, Suspense, and Thrillers?
Why do you write fiction? Why cloak your story in the mystery, suspense, or thriller genre? The right answers…
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Mastering Middle GradeA 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…
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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…
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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.…
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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 Posts
Successful 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