Novelists Unwind
Novelists 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-
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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 -
Child's CraftChildhood Memories Made New
Inspiration for the stories we write often comes from our own childhood experiences. But, times change; cultures change; technology…
July 21, 2018 -
Talking CharacterBuilding Characters: Start with What You Know
If you’ve ever been involved in building a house or a major remodeling project, you understand how overwhelming it…
July 20, 2018 -
UncategorizedLooking for Great Writing Advice?
It’s time for another Third Anniversary Throwback Thursday. Almost an Author features a great advice on a wide variety…
July 19, 2018 -
Write for His GloryInterrupted
Why are we often SO surprised by how the Lord guides us? Or in my case, tries to guide…
July 19, 2018 -
Grammar and GraceEmpathy versus Sympathy
The words empathy and sympathy often cause confusion. I know first hand. I used empathy in another blog post…
July 18, 2018 -
Writers ChatWriters Chat Recap Featuring James L. Rubart and an Open Chat
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Bethany Jett, is the show where we talk about all…
July 17, 2018 -
The Poet's PenIs Your Poem in Shape?
Carmina Figurata or shaped stanza is a picture poem—a poem that forms a picture. In “CAROUSEL” by Jan D.…
July 17, 2018 -
Mastering Middle GradeWhat a Retired Choir Director Taught Me About Writing
Do you ever sit in front of your keyboard, stare at the worn-out keys and wonder if anything you…
July 15, 2018 -
Magazine and FreelanceAre You Using A Magazine’s Theme List?
Last week I was at a Christian writers conference. It’s one of the key places where you can build…
July 13, 2018 -
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All Writers Need Encouragement
It’s time for another Third Anniversary Throwback Thursday. One of our goals at Almost an Author is to encourage…
July 12, 2018 -
EncouragementFocus on One Thing at a Time
Ever been so inundated with projects you didn’t know where to start? I encourage you to FOCUS and take…
July 11, 2018 -
Guest PostsWord Play: Priceless Labors of Love by Diana Derringer
Some work we love. Some work we hate. Much work we do as a labor of love. A labor…
July 10, 2018 -
Dear Young ScribesInsta-Savvy for the Socials: 5 Tips for Boosting Instagram Growth – Guest Post by Caroline George
Social media provides a new frontier ready for settlers. We gaze at its complex landscape of influencers, followers, and…
July 9, 2018 -
Fantasy-Sci-FiThe Value of a Good Critique
Every writer can use a solid critique of their work, especially when they are preparing their work for professional…
July 7, 2018 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeLove Your Writing, But . . .
The other day I got a rejection letter for a writing submission. Oh, and, by the way, the sky…
July 6, 2018 -
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Looking Back: Early A3 Posts
Almost an Author is celebrating its third anniversary. Why not take a moment to look back at some of…
July 5, 2018 -
ScreenwritingKeep It Real
My number one pet peeve with Christian films is their unrealistic characters. Christian protagonists seem to be too good…
July 4, 2018 -
Literary Women in HistorLouisa May Alcott: A Secret Place to Meet the Muse
The nineteenth century exploded with women writers expressing themselves in abandon through story and essay. Serious writers. Sensationalistic writers.…
July 3, 2018 -
My Writing Journey
My Writing Journey
We’d love to hear your writing journey. Whether you’re at the beginning, in the middle of it, or a…
July 2, 2018 -
Submission Requirements, Submissions
Click Here for Guest Post Submission Guidelines
Thank you for your interest in submitting a guest post to Almost an Author. We are always looking for…
July 1, 2018