Craft, Writing with Humor
Thou 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-
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 -
UncategorizedIt’s All Good in the ‘Hood
The meme says it all: “We still want to go to the Land of Make-Believe.” It shows Mister Rogers…
June 9, 2016 -
The Writerly CafeWhat Gives You Conference Confidence?
I want to thank everyone that read my first post of The Writerly Café, especially those who took the…
June 6, 2016 -
A Pinch of Poetry10 Tips for Beginning (and Expert) Poets
Are you interested in trying to write poetry for the first time? Or maybe you’ve been writing poetry but…
June 5, 2016 -
5 For Writing, UncategorizedWriting for Magazines: Conducting Interviews
By Doug Peterson Whenever I show up to interview a source for a magazine story, it must look like…
June 4, 2016 -
Bestsellers
Best Selling Author-Bette Lee Crosby
Can you share a little about your recent book – I just finished “Baby Girl” which is…
June 3, 2016 -
The Creative Tool Kit3 Time-Saving Strategies To Up Your Writing Game
You may ask what the following three strategies have to do with creativity. I think we can all agree…
June 3, 2016 -
Child's CraftOvercoming Obstacles
Obstacles. Disguised in various ways, they reveal the same evil – blocks to what we want to achieve or…
June 2, 2016 -
Polishing Your Message, UncategorizedWinds and Waves of Inspiration
Are you a writer who hasn’t written a word? How many waves of inspiration flow thru your mind before…
May 31, 2016 -
Touching Soul and SpiritDazed by the Fall
A couple of years ago, I was working in my barn and needed a small roll of wire hanging…
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WARFARE!Why is it So Hard to Rest?
Why is it so hard to rest? To take a break? To “do nothing”? Years ago, I remember the…
May 26, 2016
