Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Able-ities
My first days in a rehabilitation hospital after my accident were some of the most difficult days of my…
May 29, 2019-
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Embrace the WaitSurvival Tips for the Waiting Part of Writing Tip #4 – Divine Appointments
Conference season is upon us writers. With it comes euphoric highs, a whirlwind of preparation, and lightning storms of…
May 28, 2019 -
Writing for YAWhat’s a Beta Reader and Do I Need One?
All writers need feedback. Should you use a beta reader? What is a Beta Reader? The majority of people…
May 27, 2019 -
Novelists UnwindNovelists Unwind Interviews Erin Bartels and the Erie Canal Brides Authors
Erin Bartels, accomplishes the amazing feat of weaving together three stories in her debut novel, We Hope for Better Things. The…
May 26, 2019 -
Book ProposalsHook the Editor with a “Gotta Have” Title
The tension hung in the air so thick it felt like you could cut it with a knife. I…
May 25, 2019 -
Blogging BasicsHow To Be Consistent In Posting Your Blog Content
What motivates you to produce consistent content time after time? Is it your passion to share your heart with…
May 24, 2019 -
Romancing Your StoryRomancing the Judge
We’re well into spring in most of the country, which means for writers, we’re also well into contest season.…
May 23, 2019 -
The Picky PenPunctuation Series: How to Edit Lists
Presentation is everything, especially when it comes to the publishing world. And your presentation of punctuation is crucial to…
May 22, 2019 -
Kids LitWho You Gonna Call? A Ghostwriter!
Eva Shaw, author of “Ghostwriting: How to Get Into the Business” beautifully sums up the heart of being a…
May 21, 2019 -
History in the MakingFinding Mr. Missing: Researching Period-Appropriate Technology
Envision the hero and heroine of a story. They’re tasked with finding a missing person. They’re packed. They know…
May 20, 2019 -
Devotional/Christian LivingThe Best Bible Study Method for Christian Living and Devotional Writers
Sometimes Christian Living and devotional writers study a Bible passage and the application jumps off the page. Other times…
May 19, 2019 -
Mystery/Thriller/SuspenseSleuth Work: Research
Research—a chore or an opportunity? Every super sleuth has a job to do when it comes to solving the…
May 17, 2019 -
Mastering Middle GradeAn Interview with Katie Carringer Baker
Many aspiring authors hope to write a successful series, but our author interviewee for this month is living the…
May 16, 2019 -
Writers ChatWriters Chat Recap for May, Part 1
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Bethany Jett, is the show where we talk about all…
May 15, 2019 -
Magazine and FreelanceMaking a Difference One Word at a Time
Do you want to do something that makes a difference? When I first started writing, I was content to…
May 14, 2019 -
Guest PostsHow to Run an Effective Writing Group
Dan Brotzel, author of a new comic novel about a writers’ group and a member of a successful group…
May 13, 2019 -
Writer EncouragementIngredients are Key
Ever have a latte from your favorite coffee shop and they forgot to add a key ingredient? I recently…
May 11, 2019 -
The AfterwordYour Family, Your Story: Why Genealogy Holds a Key to the Future of Stories
Romance. Suspense. Adventure. Great stories lie buried in your family’s past. Genealogy is the second-most popular hobby in America. How…
May 10, 2019 -
Becoming an AuthorShould Aspiring Authors Learn the Craft of Writing? – Part 1
I was in third grade when I first fell in love with the craft of writing. Notice that I…
May 9, 2019 -
The Intentional WriterOur Favorite Writing Books
An intentional writer is always on the lookout for books that will help her expand her creative horizons or…
May 8, 2019 -
Fantasy-Sci-FiGenre Mashing Or Genre Reinvention?
In the last few years, there have been lots of Science Fiction and Fantasy publications that also fit into…
May 7, 2019 -
A3 News3 Columnists Named Semifinalists
Almost an Author is proud to announce that three columnists have been named semifinalists in the ACFW Genesis Contest.…
May 6, 2019 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifePeople Plan . . .
People plan, God laughs. One of my favorite quotes in all the world is “People plan, God laughs.” Now,…
May 6, 2019 -
Embrace the Wait
Survival Tips for the Waiting part of Writing Tip 3—Villages and Tribes
Some movie scenes brand your brain with a message that never fades. One such scene, from The End of…
May 5, 2019 -
ScreenwritingLife Is an Adventure
After several attempts, my best friend and I finally managed to meet up for our guy’s night out and…
May 4, 2019