Encouragement
Focus 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-
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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…
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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 -
UncategorizedLooking 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.…
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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 -
A3 News
Happy 3rd Birthday! Watch video
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July 1, 2018 -
BestsellersBEST-SELLING AUTHOR INTERVIEW with Lynette Eason
Can you share a little about your recent book? Called To Protect is the second book in the Blue…
July 1, 2018 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)Between the Lines
Ever since I took my first journalism class in high school I’ve heard the age-old debate on how to…
June 29, 2018 -
Copywrite/AdvertisingThe Top 12 Principles of Copywriting According to the Voices on LinkedIn
Are you on LinkedIn? If so, let’s connect. If not, please join us. LinkedIn is your online watering hole…
June 27, 2018 -
Novelists UnwindNovelists Unwind Interviews Brenda S. Anderson and Brennan McPherson
Shortly after I interviewed today’s featured authors, I learned they are in the same critique group! Not only that,…
June 26, 2018 -
Book ProposalsBook Proposal Overview-Video
BOOK PROPOSALS IN A NUTSHELL Cherrilynn joins the hosts of Writers Chat to give an overview of Book Proposals.…
June 25, 2018 -
Romancing Your StoryCrafting the Hero – Part V
Judah is the man for Tovah. To review: Tovah is a rabbi with rejection issues. Judah is an IDF…
June 23, 2018 -
The Picky PenEditing Dialogue
Many writers are introverts and don’t prefer to talk a lot. Some writers are extroverts and love to talk.…
June 22, 2018 -
Child's CraftReadability—a Key Element in Beginning Readers and Early Chapter Books
As I mentioned in my last post, Understanding Early Readers, there are several markets for books for emerging readers.…
June 21, 2018 -
Talking CharacterYour Character’s Backstory—Use It Wisely
Every fictional character has an entire life’s worth of backstory that happened prior to the opening of your novel.…
June 20, 2018 -
Write for His GloryNo Matter What
This month we celebrate Father’s Day. What an awesome time to reflect on our amazing Heavenly Father and all…
June 19, 2018 -
Grammar and GraceCompound Words (Part 3)
This post includes the remainder of compound words from U through Z. The list is intended to help during…
June 18, 2018 -
The Poet's Pen
Novels in Verse – Poetry for the Reluctant Reader
Have you ever thought of taking your poetry one step further by writing an entire novel in verse? What…
June 17, 2018 -
Guest Posts
What to Do When You Are Told You Are Not Enough by Whitney Ward
Have you ever been told you are not enough? For whatever reason and no matter who you hear it…
June 16, 2018 -
Mastering Middle GradeSummer Reading Research
School is out, and summer reading programs are gearing up in public libraries everywhere. Summer months are the perfect…
June 15, 2018