Embrace the Wait
Learning to Embrace the Wait
You wrote your heart out. Wait. No. Not poignant enough. Let’s try this: from the depths of your soul,…
February 5, 2019-
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ScreenwritingWhat Matters Most
If you’ve been reading my column for any amount of time, you know it’s no secret that I am…
February 4, 2019 -
My Writing JourneyGod Said, “Write”
It is so very clever how God moves in us to get our attention to do something He wants…
February 3, 2019 -
Kids LitWrite Like a Dinosaur to Succeed in Children’s Publishing
Write Like a Dinosaur While doing research for my latest children’s devotional book, “Dinosaur Devotions: 75 Dino Discoveries, Bible…
February 2, 2019 -
BestsellersBESTSELLING AUTHOR INTERVIEW with Jim Stovall
Can you share a little about your recent book? I have written over 40 books. Eight of them have…
February 1, 2019 -
Writers ChatWriters Chat Recap for January, 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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A3 Contributor Book ReleaseWar’s Respite and Love’s Kindling by Elaine Cooper
New from A3 Columnist Elaine Cooper. It’s exciting to have one book release, but Elaine has two! War’s Respite…
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Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)The Right Stuff
Recently, I went to my local gym for a run. After I finished, a friend and another member approached…
January 29, 2019 -
SongwritingThe Business Side of Songwriting: Protecting Your Work
From prosody to melodic prose, I have shared a lot about the craft of songwriting over the year. Today…
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Copywrite/AdvertisingThe End
The end — the two magical words every struggling reader wants to find and every author wants to write.…
January 27, 2019 -
Novelists UnwindNovelists Unwind Interviews Mary Connealy and Lisa Harris
Novelists Unwind Guests Mary Connealy wrote twenty books in ten years–before a single one was published. But her tenacity…
January 26, 2019 -
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If You Give a Writer a Deadline
If you give a writer a deadline, he is going to open a document to start typing. Once he…
January 25, 2019 -
Book ProposalsBook Proposals for Different Genres
“What’s the difference between a fiction book proposal and non-fiction?” “Do I need the illustrations when I submit my…
January 25, 2019 -
Blogging BasicsHow To Polish Your Blog With A Little Help
When meeting first time bloggers, I am often asked about hosting, web pages, and behind the scenes technical issues.…
January 24, 2019 -
Romancing Your StoryConflict in Romance
Someone told me once there wasn’t conflict in romance novels. Boy meets girl. Boy gets girl. End of story.…
January 23, 2019 -
The Picky PenPunctuation Series: Four Ways to Edit Commas
Presentation is everything, especially when it comes to the publishing world. And your presentation of punctuation is crucial to…
January 22, 2019 -
Child's CraftYour Fifteen Minutes
Whether you write for children or adults, or both, meeting with industry professionals at writers’ conferences is essential. But…
January 21, 2019 -
History in the MakingThree Surprises I’ve Discovered in Researching My Historical Novels
My fifth historical romance releases next summer. I’ve written nine others that are “pre-published,” most requiring months of research.…
January 20, 2019 -
Guest post archiveEditing Tip: Have Your Computer Read Your Work Aloud
Published authors are often asked what their number one piece of writing advice is. Well, I’m not published yet,…
January 19, 2019 -
Grammar and GraceProbably, Not Prolly!
Do you cringe when someone scratches her fingernails down a blackboard or clicks her teeth against a metal utensil?…
January 18, 2019 -
Mystery/Thriller/SuspenseSuspense and the Emotional Element
Have you ridden a roller coaster and felt the exhilaration or fear of being tossed about while your feet…
January 17, 2019 -
A3 NewsA3 Awards News
FROM THE MANAGING EDITOR: We have the distinct pleasure of again announcing that Almost an Author has made the…
January 16, 2019 -
Writers Chat
Writers Chat Recap for January, Part One
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Bethany Jett, is the show where we talk about all…
January 15, 2019 -
Magazine and FreelanceLooking for Article Opportunities
Writers just beginning to write articles look around them and the big question becomes, “I know some of the…
January 14, 2019 -
Publishing PulseDon’t Let the Industry Dehumanize You
If you are an author, a human being writing for other human beings, you have been blessed with a…
January 12, 2019