All Writers Need Encouragement

It’s time for another Third Anniversary Throwback Thursday. One of our goals at Almost an Author is to encourage aspiring writers. Writing is a calling, but it can be lonely, frustrating, and wearisome. Writers face rejection, doubt, and discouragement.

This collection of posts was written with those truths in mind.

Come Out Swinging: Fighting Fear as a Writer

The writer’s life is not for the faint of heart. There are moments that are downright scary. That first writer’s conference, critiques, contest entries, appointments with an editor/publisher, the blank page—all potentially terrifying. If you’re like me, you’ve wasted precious writing time paralyzed by fears and insecurities. But enough is enough. Here are three ways to face our fears head-on: Read more.

13 Things that can Steal Your Writing Joy

Writers have a love/hate relationship with putting words on paper. Sometimes it’s difficult because of the process. Other times we sabotage ourselves. Today I’d like to share my list of things that steal your writing joy. Read more.

What if?

Have you ever ignored the Spirit’s nudge? Opted not to put pen to the thought? Bought into the thinking, “Why bother?” Do you realize you could be the favor, the blessing, the encouragement, the hope, the answer to someone’s prayers? Read more.

Dreamers Wanted

Dreaming is not a waste of time, it is a necessity to rescue and redeem our limited time. I challenge you to ask God to awaken the dreams he’s sown into your soul and spirit so long ago. Stop listening to the naysayers and the doomsdayers. Blow off the dust, take it in your hands, hold it close to your heart, and nurture that dream until it becomes all that God says it will be. Read more.

Souls Perish from Procrastination in Writing

What if Queen Esther had procrastinated instead of facing the king? We writers have plenty or reasons to procrastinate. If God has given us something to say, then it is important. It’s our responsibility. Souls hang in the balance. You better get to writing because “who knows but that you have [been given this story or message] for such a time as this.” Read more.