The Intentional Writer
Walk in the F.O.G.
Recently, I was teaching “The World of Writing for Children” at a Christian writers conference, and during the first…
October 8, 2018-
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UncategorizedThe Heartbeat of Your Villain
Every story needs a villain. Without one, your hero would have no reason to grow or change. But what…
October 7, 2018 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifePolishing Gems by Sue Potts
(Editor’s Note: Sue Potts is our guest columnist this month, specially asked by Carlton Hughes.) While on vacation in…
October 6, 2018 -
Time ManagementFinding Balance
I believe life…or rather, living the life you really want to live…is all about finding a good balance. It’s…
October 5, 2018 -
ScreenwritingThe Setting
One of the most overlooked components of a story, especially in screenwriting, is the story’s setting. Perhaps, it’s because…
October 4, 2018 -
Literary Women in HistorBeatrix Potter: Filling the Writer’s Nest with Tangible Inspiration
This is the tale of a tail—a tail that belonged to a little red squirrel, and his name was…
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BestsellersBEST-SELLING AUTHOR INTERVIEW with Allen Arnold
Can you share a little about your recent book? The Story of With is a roadmap for dreaming with…
October 1, 2018 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)Proofreading
Often, what we intend to say never comes through in what we write. Sometimes our enthusiasm inhibits the thoughts…
September 29, 2018 -
Romancing Your StoryGetting Inside the Romantic Hero’s Head—Part II
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September 23, 2018 -
Literary Women in Histor
Laura Ingalls Wilder: Wisdom for Today by Kathryn Ross
In last month’s post, I shared about the disturbing trend of imposing modern standards to classic works of literature…
September 2, 2018 -
Bestsellers
BEST-SELLING AUTHOR INTERVIEW — with DeAnna Dodson
Can you share a little about your recent book? The one I’m working on right now is called Flotsam…
September 1, 2018 -
Romancing Your Story
Getting Inside the Hero’s Head––Part I
Contrary to popular belief, the male is the key to any romance. The female is usually the “lead” character.…
August 23, 2018 -
Bestsellers
BEST-SELLING AUTHOR INTERVIEW with Hallee Bridgeman
Can you share a little about your recent book? In January, I released a book titled Jade’s Match, about…
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UncategorizedWE LOVE YOUR COMMENTS
Over the last three years, Almost an Author has had hundreds of comments on different posts. Certain posts generate…
July 26, 2018 -
Romancing Your Story
Crafting the Hero – Part VI
Nobody’s perfect, right? True. Neither can your romantic hero – or your heroine, for that matter – be perfect.…
July 23, 2018 -
My Writing Journey
My Writing Journey
We’d love to hear your writing journey. Whether you’re at the beginning, in the middle of it, or a…
July 2, 2018 -
Submission Requirements, Submissions
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Thank you for your interest in submitting a guest post to Almost an Author. We are always looking for…
July 1, 2018 -
A3 News
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July 1, 2018 -
Bestsellers
BEST-SELLING AUTHOR INTERVIEW with Lynette Eason
Can you share a little about your recent book? Called To Protect is the second book in the Blue…
July 1, 2018 -
Romancing Your Story
Crafting the Hero – Part V
Judah is the man for Tovah. To review: Tovah is a rabbi with rejection issues. Judah is an IDF…
June 23, 2018 -
Bestsellers
BEST-SELLING AUTHOR INTERVIEW with Mary Connealy
Can you share a little about your recent book? It’s The Accidental Guardian, and is available. When Trace Riley…
June 1, 2018 -
Romancing Your Story
Crafting the Hero––Part IV
We’re crafting both our romantic heroine and our hero. Our heroine is Tovah, a Jewish rabbi who fears rejection…
May 23, 2018 -
Romancing Your Story
Crafting the Hero––Part III by Donna L.H. Smith
Nobody’s perfect, right? True. Neither can your romantic hero be perfect. Choose a character flaw that will irritate your…
April 23, 2018 -
Platform and BrandingSEO and Why It Matters by Vincent Davis
So you’ve published a book. You just launched it or you’re about to do so. What’s next? How do…
April 10, 2018 -
Guest PostsHow to Use the 4-P’s of Marketing While Waiting for Your Book to be Published by Lauren Crews
I heard a recent statistic. It takes three to eight years to publish a book. For a writer, especially…
April 8, 2018
