Plot Twists—Part II

Last time we talked about all the elements needed to create a stunning plot twist. This time, we’ll talk…

God Uses Your Writing in Your Writing Ministry

The title of this post sounds ridiculous I know. I’m sure this article will  get flagged by the A3…

Seven Reasons to Attend a Writers Conference

It’s Spring once again and time to consider attending a writers conference. Of course you have many reasons not…

Surprising Friends for the Historical Author

By Sandra Merville Hart Let’s face it. Historical authors spend many hours researching – perhaps as much time as…

Blog Tour – Torry Martin

[author title=”Torry Martin” image=”https://www.almostanauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Torry-in-New-York.jpg”]Torry Martin is an award-winning actor, screenwriter, and comedian. He is also the co-author of “Of…

A STRANGER IN MY HEART (Thomas Garet series)

Local stations went agog with the news. A stranger in town gunned down by Ellicott City resident, Charles Taylor.…

Five Words or Phrases to Avoid

Lots of time we hear verbal patterns that may be acceptable (to some people) in speech, but they are…

On Writing: Practice Excellence

Practice makes perfect. I believed this mantra for years until a music teacher changed my mind. “Perfect practice makes…

What’s In A Name?

What’s in a name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet. Perhaps…

How to Create & Maintain a Blog to Build a Readership: Part 1

Savannah asked, “Do you have any tips for people who are new to blogging or would like to start?”…

What Children’s Publishers Want

What do children’s publishers want? That is the question that all children’s writers long to have answered. What is…

Write, Submit, Repeat

By all accounts, it was a productive year. Articles were accepted for publication. A book contract hung on my…

Quite an Odd Couple

One of my favorite television shows of all time is the classic Odd Couple from the 1970s (not the…

Find Your Writer’s Voice Through Blogging

I enjoy blogging about the Appalachian mountains where I live. My blog speaks to the traditions, faith, lifestyle, and…

Setting Goals for a Conference

Setting Goals for a Conference Hello, my fantastic reader. It’s come to my attention that the season of writing…

Twisting History: How Much Fact Should Go Into Your Fiction?

By Doug Peterson In the Oscar-winning movie, Braveheart, the hero William Wallace of Scotland falls in love with Isabella,…

Found Poetry: Poetic Forms I

In honor of National Poetry Month (April), I thought we could take a few moments to explore writing a…

Top 5 Posts for Every Travel Writer

“My last point about getting started as a writer: do something first, good or bad, successful or not, and…

Sci-Fi Military Technology

Last month we talked about military technology and how it can be just as important in a fantasy book…

Aromas

“For we are to God the aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are…

Brand basics – do your colors and fonts present your best look?

Good content is critical for a writer but how that content is presented is also important. In Brand Basics…

Writing is like crossing the streets of India

I traveled to Hyderabad, India recently and we had one day of sightseeing and shopping in the city. This…

Happy Easter!

Calling All Muses

I recently downloaded Sara Groves’ excellent album (CD? What do we call it these days?) Floodplain, and one of…

You Already Have a Writing Team

Like me you are probably trying to build a support team for your writing — a reading group, a…