My Writing Journey
Writing with Confidence
My first parenting book began as a work of fiction. It was a single dad story about a correctional…
May 3, 2019-
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Writing for YAManaging Failure
I’ve bumped into an old acquaintance again. It’s name is failure. Far too often I’ve kept company with this…
May 2, 2019 -
BestsellersBestselling Author Interview – Jolina Petersheim
Jolina Petersheim is the bestselling author of How the Light Gets In, The Alliance, The Midwife, and The Outcast, which Library Journal called “outstanding…
May 1, 2019 -
Writers ChatWriters Chat Recap for April, Part 2
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Bethany Jett, is the show where we talk about all…
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Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)You-nique
The last five years I’ve used songs in my blog to help illustrate the theme of my posts; it…
April 29, 2019 -
Novelists UnwindNovelists Unwind Interviews Valerie Fraser Luesse and Laura Frantz
Valerie Fraser Luesse, the senior travel editor for Southern Living magazine, writes complex historicals deeply rooted in her own…
April 26, 2019 -
Book Proposals, UncategorizedBook Proposals for Different Genres?
Cherrilynn Bisbano is an award-winning writer. She founded The Write Proposal after reading hundreds of book proposals with avoidable…
April 25, 2019 -
Romancing Your StoryThe Romance Recipe
Ideas for my stories come from a variety of places. Sometimes I need to think about an idea for…
April 23, 2019 -
The Picky PenPunctuation Series: How to Edit Punctuation Marks
Presentation is everything, especially when it comes to the publishing world. And your presentation of punctuation is crucial to…
April 22, 2019 -
Kids LitQuery with Confidence!
A query letter is your chance to make a great first impression at a publishing house or a magazine,…
April 21, 2019 -
History in the MakingHave You Considered These Historical Resources?
When writing historical fiction it is important to be sure your historical facts are accurate, not only so that…
April 20, 2019 -
Devotional/Christian LivingBuild Your Writer’s Platform and Get Publishing Credits: 7 Ways to Break into the Devotional Market
If you have an idea for a Christian Living or devotional book, but need to build a platform and…
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Mystery/Thriller/SuspenseSuspenseful Scenes
Suspense is what keeps readers turning the page but writing a story without it can leave them feeling jilted.…
April 17, 2019 -
Mastering Middle GradeAn Interview with Martyn McGrath
This month we continue our series of author interviews with Martyn McGrath, creator of the Trials of the Hopebreather…
April 16, 2019 -
Writers Chat
Writers 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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Magazine and FreelanceSlant – A Writers Secret Weapon for Multiple Articles
“Slant” is a commonly used, every day word. You can slant things to the left or the right or…
April 14, 2019 -
Guest PostsHow to Build Blog Traffic the Smart Way – Part 2
In the beginning of your blogging journey, you most likely won’t have anyone but your mom reading your posts…
April 12, 2019 -
Writer EncouragementTake Time To Help
We’ve all been there—overwhelmed by our own lives and then someone asks us to take the time to help…
April 11, 2019 -
The AfterwordFrom STEM to Story
How can students and other readers learn about the cutting-edge of popular science through the art of stories? To…
April 10, 2019 -
Becoming an AuthorAchieving the “It Factor” in Publishing – Part 2
I understand the struggle that aspiring authors often face on their attempt toward publication. Honestly, this is one of…
April 9, 2019 -
The Intentional WriterDo You Know the WHY Behind Your Writing?
This is a month of transition at Almost an Author. Donna is stepping down as Managing Editor and I…
April 8, 2019 -
Fantasy-Sci-FiFantasy Heroes? This Is How You Make Them Relatable.
One of my friends recently gifted me a book. She’d loved it so much she literally went out and…
April 7, 2019 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeBe a Neighbor
“Love is at the root of everything . . . love or the lack of it.” This quote is…
April 6, 2019 -
Embrace the WaitEmbrace the Wait Tip #2: Let It Go
I’m in a weird stage of life. I like to call it my empty-ish nest season. My husband and…
April 5, 2019 -
ScreenwritingDie Laughing
As I am writing this month’s post, five of the top 20 movies are comedies or animated. It’s no…
April 4, 2019