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Calling All Muses
I recently downloaded Sara Groves’ excellent album (CD? What do we call it these days?) Floodplain, and one of…
March 27, 2016-
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The Ministry of WritingYou Already Have a Writing Team
Like me you are probably trying to build a support team for your writing — a reading group, a…
March 26, 2016 -
WARFARE!Hike Your Own Hike
My husband Don is starting his Appalachian Trail (AT) hike on March 13th. He’s had this passion on his…
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Publishing PerspectivesThe BISAC Subject Heading List
Have you ever looked at the category words on the back of a book, above (or below) the bar…
March 20, 2016 -
The Efficiency AddictUsing Pinterest for Ministry
Pinterest for Writers: Part 2 When I teach computer classes for Christian writers and speakers, many attendees are surprised…
March 19, 2016 -
Write Justified2 + 2 Doesn’t Always Equal 4
Students of English learn quickly that to every rule, there is an exception; sometimes the exception is the rule.…
March 18, 2016 -
Talking CharacterSurprise Them with a Twist
Characters who violate a stereotype are interesting; by surprising us they pique our interest, make us want to explore.…
March 17, 2016 -
History in the MakingA Hidden Treasure for Historical Writers
By Sandra Merville Hart Maps are hidden treasure for historical writers. If you haven’t used this key source of…
March 16, 2016 -
Create. Motivate. Inspire., Support5 Reasons NOT to Attend a Writing Conference
Conference season is upon us and social media is abuzz with encouragement to click a sign-up link and submit…
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Pleasant Rosebud - Romantic SuspenseDEFENDER (Thomas Garet series)
The Elicott City main street and hub bubbled with activity. People knocking off from work marched up and down…
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Grammar and Grace, UncategorizedFive More Confusing Word Pairs to Consider
We’re continuing to examine words that are used incorrectly. Enthused/Enthusiastic—Although enthused has become acceptable in standard usage, old school…
March 12, 2016 -
The Writer's PenCasePlot Twists – Part I
Plot Twists [bctt tweet=”Four elements to plot twists: 1) unexpected, 2) inevitable, 3) an escalation of what preceded it,…
March 11, 2016 -
Dear Young Scribes10 Tips for Reading Through the Eyes of a Writer
For most writers, our passion to write was birthed from a passion to read. We grew up immersed in…
March 10, 2016 -
Platform and Branding3 Mistakes to Avoid With Your Social Media Strategy
Social media is an important part of building a writer’s platform. With existing networks changing and new networks launching,…
March 9, 2016 -
Craft, Writing with HumorAdding Humor to Your Writing Is As Easy as 1 – 2 – 3: The Rule of Three, to be exact.
Adding humor to any type of writing is as easy as 1 – 2 – 3. Not 1 –…
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Developing Your Writer's Voice, UncategorizedA Simple Exercise for Finding Your Writer’s Voice
Many of us belong to writers groups that meet regularly with the goal of honing our writing skills, finding…
March 7, 2016 -
StoryworldFantasy Military Technology
Military technology is an important consideration when writing speculative fiction, but sci-fi authors aren’t the only ones who need…
March 6, 2016 -
A Pinch of PoetryAlliteration: The Sound of Poetry I
One unique attribute of poetry is the way it sounds. Using special techniques, such as alliteration, can bring your poems to life…
March 5, 2016 -
Truth Be ToldTimely
My husband knows when to walk in the door with an apple fritter. Not that there is ever a…
March 4, 2016 -
Book Reviews, Writer EncouragementGetting Reviews Part 2
Elaine Marie Cooper If you have not read Part 1 of this two-part series on getting reviews, click here…
March 3, 2016 -
Have Words, Will Travel....Travel Writing 101, Uncategorized5 Sites with 24 of the BEST Travel Blogs, Websites, and Apps
As much as I’d like to say that the following travel sites are in celebration of the renewal of…
March 2, 2016 -
BestsellersBestselling Author Interview – Kathy
[author title=”Kathy Tyers” image=”https://www.almostanauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/K1.jpeg”]New York Times bestselling science fiction author Kathy Tyers has spent thirty-plus years writing and publishing…
March 1, 2016 -
Child's Craft, UncategorizedQuestions Childen’s Writers Should be Asking
When I was in India recently, our team leader told of an Indian child who asked her if the…
February 29, 2016 -
Specs: Speculative Fiction3 Ways to Keep Writing
3 Ways To Keep Writing WARNING: This post is not meant to stress you, and if all…
February 28, 2016 -
Uncategorized, Write JustifiedHow’s Your Posture?
One of the occupational hazards of the writing-editing life is back and/or neck pain as a result of poor…
February 27, 2016
