Guest Posts
How to Use the 4-P’s of Marketing While Waiting for Your Book to be Published by Lauren Crews
I heard a recent statistic. It takes three to eight years to publish a book. For a writer, especially…
April 8, 2018-
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Fantasy-Sci-FiBreaking Down the Worlds of Science Fiction
Which world, or sub-genre, does your novel belong to? Bookstores have general genre sections in which to categorize their…
April 7, 2018 -
Writers ChatMicrosoft Word Secrets and Shortcuts with Rhonda Dragomir
In this episode of Writers Chat, writer and typesetter Rhonda Dragomir offers valuable tips to save you weeks of…
April 5, 2018 -
Literary Women in HistorBeatrix Potter: When Trials Pave a Way to Destiny by Kathryn Ross
There is something delicious about writing the first words of a story. You never quite know where they’ll take…
April 3, 2018 -
BestsellersBEST SELLING AUTHOR- SUZANNE M. WOLFE
Can you share a little about your recent book – My most recent book, published in January 2016 by…
April 1, 2018 -
Writers ChatSelf-Editing Tips for Writers
So you’ve finally finished your first draft. Congratulations! Truth is, you’ve only just begun. In this episode of Writers…
March 30, 2018 -
Guest Posts3 Steps to Take You from Stay-at-Home Mom to Stay-at-Home Copywriter By Rachel Schmoyer
My youngest child was almost ready for kindergarten. After being a stay at home mom for ten years, I…
March 30, 2018 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)Here I Am by Martin Johnson
The desire to write has burned in me ever since I was in middle school. I grew up in…
March 29, 2018 -
Guest Posts
Word Play A Right Smart of Work by Diana C. Derringer
Many people have never heard the expression a right smart. It has nothing to do with how smart a…
March 29, 2018 -
Copywrite/AdvertisingSeven Steps to Get Started or Get Better At Copywriting by Holland Webb
This month marks my one-year anniversary as the copywriting guy on Almost An Author. Have I convinced you yet…
March 28, 2018 -
The Picky PenEditing the Scene by Tisha Martin
When I first started writing back in the dark ages, my scenes were terrible. I didn’t have anything for…
March 27, 2018 -
Novelists UnwindNovelists Unwind by Johnnie Alexander
Jane M. Tucker & Family Charm Genre: Historical Fiction The charm and fascination of her husband’s large family…
March 26, 2018 -
Book ProposalsCome to the Table-of Contents
Congratulations, the agent, and publisher liked what they read in your Cover Letter, and opened the door to the…
March 25, 2018 -
Blogging BasicsWhy Should An Author Start A Blog? by Evelyn Mann
Reasons Why Writers/Authors Don’t Start A Blog Perhaps a friend has suggested you should start a blog, and you…
March 25, 2018 -
Grammar and Grace
How Do You Write Compound Words? (Part 1)
A friend of mine edited my latest manuscript for me. She mentioned that I have a tendency toward not…
March 23, 2018 -
Romancing Your StoryCrafting the Hero––Part II by Donna L.H. Smith
[bctt tweet=”Judah is going to be the man for Tovah. A romantic hero should be handsome and strong, sweet…
March 23, 2018 -
Writers ChatWriting Devotionals from the Hard Parts of Scripture with Rachel Schmoyer
Writing devotionals brings unique challenges that thrill anyone who’s discovered the joy of digging deep into Scripture. On this…
March 22, 2018 -
Child's CraftCrafting Characters Readers Will Love Part 1 by Jean Hall
According to Elaine Marie Alphin (Creating Characters Kids Will Love p. 2) “Kids read because a magical closeness springs…
March 21, 2018 -
Talking CharacterHow Characters Evolve in a Series by Lisa E. Betz
Why do we love a good series? Because we love the characters and the kinds of situations they get…
March 20, 2018 -
Write for His GloryOnce Upon a Time
Once upon a time, God created the heavens and earth. And God saw that it was good. Then He…
March 19, 2018 -
Mastering Middle GradeThe Time is Now By Kell McKinney
I had grand aspirations for this month’s post, involving a poll, some original photography and maybe even a snappy…
March 15, 2018 -
Writers ChatTaking the Next Writing Step with Callie Daruk
Ever felt like your writing career was stuck? Writer, editor, and encourager extraordinaire Callie Daruk shares how the balance…
March 14, 2018 -
Magazine and FreelanceHow to Give Editors What They Want by W. Terry Whalin
When the slick full-color magazines arrive in your home, many writers would like to write for those magazines and…
March 13, 2018 -
Writer EncouragementThe Kindness of Billy Graham by Elaine Cooper
With the passing of evangelist Billy Graham this week, the man’s legacy has been much on my mind. Billy…
March 11, 2018 -
Dear Young ScribesHow to Create a Marketing Plan for your Book—Before it’s Contracted
Marketing isn’t exactly an author’s favorite job. After all, aren’t writers supposed to keep producing books and rely on…
March 9, 2018