Magazine and Freelance
Making 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-
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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…
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Writer EncouragementIngredients are Key
Ever have a latte from your favorite coffee shop and they forgot to add a key ingredient? I recently…
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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…
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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,…
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Embrace the WaitSurvival 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 -
My Writing JourneyWriting with Confidence
My first parenting book began as a work of fiction. It was a single dad story about a correctional…
May 3, 2019 -
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…
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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…
April 19, 2019 -
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