Award-Winning Author, Uncategorized
Award-Winning Author Interview with Maureen Miller
Can you share a little about your recent book? Renewed Christmas Blessings, Compiled by Michele Rayburn. In this collaborative…
August 24, 2024-
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Uncategorized, Writing for YASetting the Stage for Historical YA
It can be tricky to grab a reader and plunge them into a different world, and even more so…
July 27, 2024 -
Uncategorized, Writing for YA
Interruption of Plans or Ordained Opportunity
It’s the end of December, and for me, that means it’s time to pull out a fresh, ginormous, old-fashioned…
December 27, 2023 -
Guest Posts, UncategorizedDialogue Tags vs Action Beats: A Battle that Must be Won!
The art of writing continues to evolve. Today’s readership craves stories with an emotional impact and a brisk pace, even…
June 26, 2023 -
Magazine, Freelance, and Copywriting, UncategorizedCombating Writer’s Block By Inspiring Creativity
If you’re feeling uninspired and like nothing you write seems good anymore, you likely got a case of writer’s…
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Uncategorized, Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)Appreciate the Little Things
As I spent Thanksgiving by myself this year, I had some time to reflect on not just 2022, but…
November 29, 2022 -
Book Proposals, UncategorizedBe the Exception
It’s easy to feel lost in the world of book publishing. Experts say there are over a million proposals…
October 26, 2022 -
UncategorizedFive Questions to Find Podcasts That Fit Your Message
All your proverbial ducks are in a row. It’s time to “pitch” podcasters, to let them know you’re available…
October 12, 2022 -
UncategorizedSome Interesting Facts and a Statue of Classic Author, Charles Dickens
Did you know Charles Dickens’ full name was Charles John Huffam Dickens? I didn’t, and Dickens is one of…
September 20, 2022 -
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How to Grow Your Audience Using ONline Workshops: Part Six
We’ve almost finished preparations for our online workshop! If you’re just joining us, you may wonder, “Why bother with…
September 12, 2022 -
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How to Grow Your Audience Using Online Workshops: Part Four
Want to grow your audience faster? Online workshops (also called webinars) are a great option. In this series, we’re…
July 12, 2022 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life, UncategorizedPray and Submit
The text came while my wife and I were traveling home from an out-of-town doctor’s appointment. “I’m doing a…
November 6, 2021 -
UncategorizedClarity is the Key to Great Writing
“You can solve most of your writing problems if you stop after every sentence and ask: what does the…
October 21, 2021 -
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Fantasy-Sci-Fi, UncategorizedUnlocking Science Fiction, the Secret You Need to Know
There’s something about a good sci-fi story that pulls me in and doesn’t let me go. In those moments,…
October 7, 2019 -
Book Proposals, Uncategorized
Book Proposals for Different Genres?
Cherrilynn Bisbano is an award-winning writer. She founded The Write Proposal after reading hundreds of book proposals with avoidable…
April 25, 2019 -
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If You Give a Writer a Deadline
If you give a writer a deadline, he is going to open a document to start typing. Once he…
January 25, 2019 -
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The 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 -
Uncategorized3 Sure Fire Ways To Find Your Audience
When I started blogging, I researched examples online. I came across a blogger who posted one paragraph a day.…
September 24, 2018 -
UncategorizedDeadlines and Follow-up for Freelance Writers
If you want to impress an editor as freelance writer, I’ll let you in on a little writer secret.…
August 14, 2018 -
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 -
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Looking for Great Writing Advice?
It’s time for another Third Anniversary Throwback Thursday. Almost an Author features a great advice on a wide variety…
July 19, 2018 -
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All Writers Need Encouragement
It’s time for another Third Anniversary Throwback Thursday. One of our goals at Almost an Author is to encourage…
July 12, 2018 -
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Looking Back: Early A3 Posts
Almost an Author is celebrating its third anniversary. Why not take a moment to look back at some of…
July 5, 2018 -
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