Bestsellers
Those Beautiful, Beautiful Words – Eva Marie Everson
If I could tell you one thing, and only one thing, it would be this: enjoy the writing…
December 31, 2015-
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A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeLife Happens
I am writing this post toward the end of November. Ahh, the month of November, also known as NanoWriMo.…
December 30, 2015 -
Lesson's From the Editor's DeskLessons from the Editor’s Desk – First Pages
It’s time again for lessons from the editor’s desk. In addition to being a published author with Bethany…
December 30, 2015 -
Dear Young Scribes, GenreHow to Set Writing Goals and Finish Your Book
[bctt tweet=”How to Set Writing Goals and Finish Your Book #writingtips @tessaemilyhall “] As a teen, you have…
December 29, 2015 -
Create. Motivate. Inspire., SupportWhere is Your Happy Place?
When you write, do you have a happy place? Do conditions have to be “just right?” When are you…
December 28, 2015 -
A Little Red Ink, EditingWhat Is a Line Edit?
What is a line edit? It’s not a mere cleaning up of the manuscript. A true line edit can…
December 26, 2015 -
5 For Writing, UncategorizedAre You a Plot-Driven or Character-Driven Writer?
What comes first? Do you begin with a great plot idea, and then create characters to fill out the…
December 24, 2015 -
UncategorizedHow to Become a Teen Marketeer
Becoming the Teen Marketeer As teen writers we’re faced with the question, “are we marketable?” And in an adult…
December 23, 2015 -
The Ministry of WritingGod Will Bring the Pieces of Your Writing Calling Together
So God has called you to write. You have a “writing calling”. He has burdened your heart to share…
December 22, 2015 -
Writer EncouragementWriters Being Thankful
I am writing this blog on the eve of Thanksgiving. Thinking about this holiday causes me to consider the…
December 21, 2015 -
Talking Character10 Tips for Writing Secondary Characters
Not everyone can be the hero or the villain. A story needs a cast of supporting characters too. Here…
December 20, 2015 -
Craft, Writing with HumorFive Tips For How to Use Humor Effectively When Writing About Sensitive Topics
In my last post, How Humor Helps When Writing About Sensitive Topics, I explained how working humor into the…
December 19, 2015 -
TourBlog Tour Stop – Beth K. Vogt
[author title=”Beth K. Vogt” image=”https://www.almostanauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Beth-s-Portraits-Portraits-0153.jpeg”] Beth K. Vogt believes God’s best often waits behind the doors marked “Never.” A…
December 18, 2015 -
Platform and BrandingBrand Basics – 2 Considerations For Writers
We’re familiar with a brand as it relates to corporations. When we think of Coke, McDonalds, and Nike these…
December 17, 2015 -
A Pinch of PoetryPoetry Contests: Where to Find Them
Since there is not a high demand for poetry in the publishing industry, one way to get your poems…
December 16, 2015 -
Magazine and FreelanceHow To Drive a Magazine Editor Crazy by Lori Hatcher
Professional, friendly and witty are words I use to describe Lori. I met her at the Blue Ridge Mountain…
December 16, 2015 -
The Writer's PenCaseWriting Unforgettable Fiction—Part III
This time, we’ll look at Character Struggles, and how they help make unforgettable fiction. Here’s a great way to…
December 15, 2015 -
Publishing PerspectivesSubmitting a Fiction Novel to a Publisher, Part 2: The Synopsis
The first part of this series examined the Query Letter. In this column, we’ll look at the synopsis. Most…
December 14, 2015 -
A Little Red Ink, EditingWhat Is a Copy Edit?
What is a copy edit? When you’re ready to choose a freelance editor, knowing the level of edit you’re…
December 13, 2015 -
History in the MakingThree Reasons A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is a Classic
With Christmas just around the corner, I decided to read Charles Dickens’ famous novel, A Christmas Carol, and discovered…
December 12, 2015 -
Tour
Blog Tour Stop – Elaine Marie Cooper
[author title=”Elaine Marie Cooper” image=”https://www.almostanauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/JPH04.14.0006WebRdy-6-of-14.jpg”]Elaine Marie Cooper is the award-winning author of “Bethany’s Calendar” and “Fields of the Fatherless.”…
December 11, 2015 -
The Efficiency AddictWriting a Novel: The Gift of Bad Writing
I’m a firm believer in being efficient. Why waste time when a little planning can make such a positive…
December 10, 2015 -
Child's CraftRhyme Time
‘Twas the evening before Christmas, and through the entire shack Not a soul moved, especially tiny rat. If Clement…
December 9, 2015 -
Heard It Through The HartlineWhat I look for when considering a client
There are a few basic requirements I require in order for me to strongly consider a prospective client. They…
December 8, 2015 -
Writer's Block
The Blank Page
Writing Prompt #4 Arriving at work early, I was sitting in my car thinking about this month’s writing prompt…
December 7, 2015