History in the Making
Seeing His Words in Print Baffles Mark Twain
by Sandra Merville Hart Mark Twain’s life was at a pivotal moment in the 1860s. He was out of…
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Child's CraftQuit or Trust God?
I crossed paths with Satan, the other day. He was dressed in his original disguise, as a six-foot long,…
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History in the MakingWhat Historical Authors Glean from Old Photos
Historical authors can glean a wealth of information from old photos. They give an unintentional glimpse into everyday life…
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Talking CharacterDifferent Temperaments, Different Fears
The heroine of the mystery novel I am working on needs certain qualities to be a good sleuth. Things…
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Grammar and GraceHow to Pluralize Names for Christmas Cards–Re-Mix
We’re still a few days away from Thanksgiving, but we sometimes receive Christmas cards a few days after celebrating…
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Flash Fiction-SplicketyNo Intimidation Necessary
Let’s face it, for most people flash fiction stories of one thousand words or less is intimidating. You have…
November 16, 2016 -
TourBlog Tour- Lisa Godfrees
Please tell us about your most Recent Book Mind Writer is a science fiction thriller involving clones, genetic engineering,…
November 15, 2016 -
Writing for Transformation: Bible Studies and DevotionsHow to Organize Your Illustrations (So You Can Find them When You Need Them)
You’re reading the newspaper when a story grabs your attention. It would be a great illustration or lead in…
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Magazine and FreelanceWriting Your Magazine Article: The Details
How do you write your magazine article? Let’s explore the details in this article. As a long-time journalist…
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A Pinch of PoetryLearn to Write Poetry From the Bible
The Bible is the perfect place to learn poetry. Hebrew poetry makes up approximately one-half (depending on the translation)…
November 11, 2016 -
Fantasy-Sci-Fi, StoryworldWorld-building From the Eyes of a Character
The carbine was still jammed and Jim couldn’t do anything to fix it. He finally tossed it aside and…
November 9, 2016 -
Dear Young ScribesJournaling Prompt Questions to Ask Your Protagonist
Sometimes, we writers can become so focused on writing an enticing, hard-to-put-down plot that we neglect one of the…
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Dear Young Scribes5 Qualities Every Serious Writer Needs to Possess
The writing journey is not a smooth, easy ride. There will be setbacks, failures, doubts, and frustrations along the…
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Writer EncouragementWhat’s Your Perspective?
Elaine Marie Cooper With six simple words, a writer friend completely changed my perspective: “You have had a great…
November 7, 2016 -
Fantasy-Sci-FiMagic and Miracles in the Fantasy World
“Mama, today I learned that Jesus used magic to heal the lame man!” My five-year-old daughter bounced on her…
November 6, 2016 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeComing Up Next . . .
When I watch a talk show or news program, I appreciate a good transition. That’s all the time we…
November 5, 2016 -
A3 Contributor Book ReleaseA New Novelist’s Dream Come True
I’ve been part of the publishing industry for many years, but today is a dream come true for me.…
November 4, 2016 -
The Creative Tool Kit15 Inspiring + Unique Settings to Write
One particular corner in our home will be missed once we move to the country. That would be my…
November 4, 2016 -
A Word in SeasonEyes Wide Open
Writers can walk through life with our eyes wide open. Poet Robert Frost said, “How many things have to…
November 3, 2016 -
Guest post archive
Who Chose November?- NaNoWriMo
by Judith Robl National Novel Writing Month has always been a dilemma for me. I would love to be…
November 3, 2016 -
ScreenwritingTHE EMOTIONAL GLUE THAT BINDS US TO STORY
Almost an Author welcomes Tim Long to the A3 family. He is the new columnist for Screenwriting. There is…
November 2, 2016 -
BestsellersBest Selling Author-Robert Whitlow
Can you share a little about your recent book Young lawyer Parker House’s career is on the rise –…
November 2, 2016 -
Book Reviews
Book Review-The Witness by Robert Whitlow
In The Witnesses, Robert Whitlow masterfully weaves an intriguing and suspenseful tale of two men bound both by blood…
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Write JustifiedIt’s All a Matter of Perspective
Twice in the last year, my husband and I have made the trip from Denver to Grand Junction, Colorado.…
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Craft, The Writer's PenCaseSeamless Self-Editing––Part IV
Getting published traditionally is difficult. Small publishers are more likely to accept a manuscript from a previously unpublished author,…
October 28, 2016
