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The Narrative Lead: A Jolt of Caffeine in Your Magazine Story
By Doug Peterson I had no idea what I was doing when I first ordered a Café Americano, totally…
July 6, 2016-
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Child's CraftWandering Aimlessly in Writing
Have you ever wandered aimlessly in your writing? A friend asked me the other day what I was working…
July 5, 2016 -
The Writerly CafeWhat’s Your Favorite Summer Writing Place?
Yesterday I decided to move to the back deck of our house to set up my “summer writing office”.…
July 4, 2016 -
The Efficiency AddictWriting Opportunity or Distraction?
How to know when to stray from your writing plans. Do you ever have those times when your day…
July 3, 2016 -
The Creative Tool Kit6 Must-Have Books On Creativity
The subject of creativity has always fascinated me. Where does it originate? How can I access more of it?…
July 2, 2016 -
BestsellersBest Selling Author Angela Ackerman
Angela Ackerman Your writing thesauruses are such a help to writers, how do you feel knowing that thousands of…
July 1, 2016 -
Genre, Mastering Middle GradeWhat is Middle Grade, Anyway?
What is Middle Grade, Anyway? by Kelli McKinney When I tell someone I write middle grade fantasy, usually their response…
July 1, 2016 -
Polishing Your Message, UncategorizedDon’t Do Dat – or That
Today’s tip on Polishing Your Message is . . . Don’t Do That. Do What? Overuse the word that.…
June 30, 2016 -
Truth Be Told
Sober Judgment
Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but think of yourself with sober judgment. Romans 12:3…
June 29, 2016 -
Specs: Speculative FictionFollowing Up After a Conference
Following Up After a Conference Well hey! You made it to part three! O thou hast come far… seriously…
June 28, 2016 -
Craft, Writing with HumorThou Shalt Commandments For Writing With Humor
Thou Shalt write with humor. But how? By following these two commandments from humor author James N. Watkins: I. Thou Shalt…
June 27, 2016 -
History in the MakingWhat I Learned from the Author of Charlotte’s Web – Part 1
by Sandra Merville Hart I wanted to instill a love of reading in my daughter from a young…
June 26, 2016 -
The Ministry of WritingMinistering Through Writing Doesn’t Always Mean You Write
I am writing this article and you are reading it because we enjoy or at least are comfortable writing.…
June 25, 2016 -
Pleasant Rosebud - Romantic SuspenseWELCOME HOME (Thomas Garet series)
He snapped and got into real dark moods a lot, but at least he stayed. She had been irresistibly…
June 24, 2016 -
Grammar and Grace
Aid for Comma Splices
A writing acquaintance of mine recently posted about her disdain of the comma splice, more importantly, the proliferation of…
June 23, 2016 -
Writer EncouragementA Time For Everything
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3:1 NIV As I…
June 22, 2016 -
Platform and Branding3 Tips to Grow Your Writer Platform When You Need a Break
Everyone needs a break from time to time. For a writer building a platform, taking a social media break…
June 21, 2016 -
Talking CharacterCreating Villains
In order to really show his stuff, a protagonist needs challenges to overcome. The tougher the opposition, the more…
June 20, 2016 -
Dear Young ScribesHow to Choose, Develop, & Research a Setting: Part 1
Setting is far more than the backdrop of a novel. It’s the environment that breathes life into a story. It…
June 19, 2016 -
Guest post archive
Conquering Impatience On The Path To Publication
Angela Ackerman is our Best Selling Author for the month of July. She has blessed us with some encouragement…
June 17, 2016 -
Tour, UncategorizedBlog Tour- Morgan L. Busse
What is the title of your latest book, Morgan? Tainted. Please give us an overview. What Happens When Your…
June 15, 2016 -
The Blue Seal AwardsBlue Seal Awards – Writing Contest (Open for entries July 1st 2016)
Almost An Author (A3) is excited to announce its writing contest. The Blue Seal Awards for Internet Writing Excellence. We…
June 14, 2016 -
StoryworldEducation in Storyworlds
Have you considered education? No, this isn’t an article about how to raise your kids, this is an article…
June 12, 2016 -
Uncategorized, Write JustifiedConfused No More
As an editor, I frequently encounter homonym errors. Someone writes whether when they intend weather. Or peek when the…
June 11, 2016 -
The Writer's PenCasePlot Twists – Part IV
We’ve been looking at crafting plot twists. #amwriting #plottwists [bctt tweet=”Create a jaw-dropping plot twist by convincing your reader…
June 10, 2016