Platform and Branding
3 Ways a Virtual Assistant Can Help Your Writer Platform
When building a writer platform, few of us consider hiring a virtual assistant, or VA. Most of us are…
September 3, 2016-
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BestsellersBest Selling Author- Jerry B. Jenkins
Welcome, Jerry. We are honored to have you partner with us. Can you share a little about your recent book?…
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UncategorizedWhen an Asset Becomes a Liability
The setting sold us. A property with mature trees and a creek running behind it. Even in March, with…
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The Ministry of WritingWhy You Need Biblical Training: Seminary in 3 or 5 – Orientation Part 1
Save money. Learn theology. Become a better writer. Minister more effective. That’s my hope for you. In this second…
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Grammar and GraceIrregardless, Not a Word?
A few weeks ago I enjoyed a lovely dinner with friends at a cool restaurant in Raleigh. The first…
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BestsellersBest Selling Author Angela Ackerman
Angela Ackerman Your writing thesauruses are such a help to writers, how do you feel knowing that thousands of…
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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.…
June 25, 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…
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Uncategorized, Write JustifiedConfused No More
As an editor, I frequently encounter homonym errors. Someone writes whether when they intend weather. Or peek when the…
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Craft, Writing with HumorThree Tips for Collecting a Wealth of Humorous Material
Comedians Jerry Seinfeld and Michael Jr. may never suffer from comedic block, but those of us less endowed with…
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The Efficiency AddictTracking Your Writing Research & Quotes
Ever wonder what to do with all the research you’ve accumulated from your many writing projects? Do you ever…
May 22, 2016 -
Write Justified
Mind Those Apostrophes
When editors are asked to name their pet peeves, misuse of apostrophes ranks at or near the top of…
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Grammar and Grace, UncategorizedDangling Modifiers
Last month, I overheard a conversation about dangling modifiers. Lots of laughter. Lots of confusion. Lots of questions. “What’s…
May 9, 2016 -
The Writerly CafeWelcome to the Writerly Cafe
I’m excited to welcome each of you to the Writerly Cafe at Almost An Author. Here, you’ll find a…
May 4, 2016 -
Uncategorized, Write Justified
When 2 + 2 Still Don’t = 4
Now that you’ve mastered the basics of plurals (see 2 + 2 Doesn’t Always = 4), let’s look at…
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Craft, Writing with HumorOne Word Can Make All the Difference Between Funny or Ho Hum
One word can make all the difference between funny or ho-hum. For instance, let me introduce you to four…
April 24, 2016 -
The Ministry of WritingGod 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…
April 21, 2016 -
Grammar and Grace
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…
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The Efficiency AddictOn Writing: Practice Excellence
Practice makes perfect. I believed this mantra for years until a music teacher changed my mind. “Perfect practice makes…
April 15, 2016 -
Have Words, Will Travel....Travel Writing 101, UncategorizedTop 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…
April 4, 2016 -
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 -
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…
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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…
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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…
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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 –…
March 8, 2016
