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Deadlines and Follow-up for Freelance Writers
If you want to impress an editor as freelance writer, I’ll let you in on a little writer secret.…
August 14, 2018-
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Publishing PulseBeware of Purported “Trends” in Christian Publishing
Every time I read an article from Publisher’s Weekly about trends in Christian publishing, especially fiction, I find myself…
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Writer Encouragement
Cracks in the Porcelain
A recent purchase of a new tea cup taught me a lesson about fragile beauty when I discovered a…
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Guest PostsWrite Drama Right
Drama moves people like nothing else. Action, pauses, body language, and emotional rawness take them to highs, lows, and…
August 10, 2018 -
Dear Young ScribesYoung Writer, You Are Enough
I was fifteen years old when I officially decided to launch my writing journey. I began by devouring books…
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The Intentional WriterAre You a Intentional Writer?
Lots of people aspire to be writers. Not so many do the work to become one. The fact that…
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Fantasy-Sci-FiThe Science Fiction Behind Science Fiction
Since the release of Star Trek and Star Wars, viewers of space-based science fiction have had certain expectations of…
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A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeThrough the Years
Has your writing training “ruined” you in some ways? Do you notice plot holes, awkward point-of-view changes, and overly-predictable…
August 6, 2018 -
Guest Posts
The Biggest Writer’s Block?
I was recently asked in an author interview what was the one bit of advice I think is most…
August 5, 2018 -
ScreenwritingMessy
Let’s face it, sometimes life just stinks. Friends betray us, family walks away and sometimes the boy doesn’t get…
August 4, 2018 -
My Writing JourneyStill Scribbling
I loved books before I could read and scribbled thoughts before I could write. Throughout my childhood, crayons, pens,…
August 3, 2018 -
Literary Women in HistorLaura Ingalls Wilder: Truth for the Time
Have you heard the latest outrage in the world of books and publishing? Beloved children’s author, Laura Ingalls Wilder—turns…
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BestsellersBEST-SELLING AUTHOR INTERVIEW with Hallee Bridgeman
Can you share a little about your recent book? In January, I released a book titled Jade’s Match, about…
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Mystery/Thriller/SuspenseA Mystery Conference near You
Did you know there are conferences throughout the country that focus on the mystery / suspense / thriller genre?…
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History in the MakingNaming Characters in Your Historical Novels
Have you ever read a fictional novel set in the 1700s where the main character is named Harper (22…
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Writers ChatWriters Chat Recap Featuring Bethany Jett and Shalon Ironroad
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)Your Voice
Last month I mentioned the ultimate goal of every writer, whether experienced or a beginner—we want our audience to…
July 29, 2018 -
Songwriting(Writing the) Bridge of Freedom
Last month, we discussed writing a song from a premise, and how our premise will dictate what we want…
July 28, 2018 -
Copywrite/Advertising5 Copywriting Courses for New or Experienced Writers
Freelancing is the future of work, and copywriting looks like it’s the future of advertising. Freelance copywriting, therefore, can…
July 27, 2018 -
UncategorizedWE LOVE YOUR COMMENTS
Over the last three years, Almost an Author has had hundreds of comments on different posts. Certain posts generate…
July 26, 2018 -
Novelists UnwindNovelists Unwind Interviews Jill Eileen Smith and Sarah Sundin
This month’s guests are both best-selling, award-winning authors who are renowned for their diligent research and compelling stories. Jill…
July 26, 2018 -
Book ProposalsDON’T SLAP THE DOCTOR WHEN YOUR BABY IS SICK
Editors are like doctors. People entrust their precious baby to them. Their beautiful, chubby, and well-loved child. Doctors must examine…
July 25, 2018 -
Blogging BasicsGuest Blogging: Sharing Your Content To Get Noticed
Want to expand your audience? One popular way is to be a guest blogger on a well-known blog. As…
July 24, 2018 -
Romancing Your StoryCrafting the Hero – Part VI
Nobody’s perfect, right? True. Neither can your romantic hero – or your heroine, for that matter – be perfect.…
July 23, 2018 -
The Picky PenHow to Think Like an Editor
Writing is a funny art, isn’t it? Agents and editors (freelance and publishing house) tell us to write, write,…
July 22, 2018
