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 of topics. Here are a few early posts that resonated with readers.

5 Tips on How to Write Faster  

Many writers spend years attempting to finish their stories, but they never do. Not for lack of desire, but for lack of follow-through. I know from firsthand experience that if I tried to write 2,000 words every day I’d fail. I already have, multiple times. But, if I set aside time to binge write, I can complete project after project. Is it time for you to become a binge writer? Read more.

War of Worldcraft: Two approaches to World Creation

So you want to create a storyworld? It took God six days to complete the one you’re living in, so don’t expect to make yours in one day. Worlds are complicated things, and in order to make one believable, you’ll need to take into consideration a whole host of things from politics to geography. But first, consider your philosophy of world creation: Which is true? From the story, arises the world… or From the world, arises the story… Read more.

4 Steps to Boost Blog Posts

Blog readers are scanners, their eyes skimming the page for interesting information. Problogger reports the average time spent reading a blog post is 96 seconds. With such a small window of opportunity, how do you engage your reader and communicate your message? Read more.

Why This Travel Writing Site Rocks!

Travel writing includes everything from tour guide product description to feature articles. What travel writing niche is best for you? This helpful website will inspire you. Read more.

Poetry from Odd Places

Poetry can morph out of everyday life experiences and from places you’d least expect. The challenge is to find out where your next poem is hiding. The trick is to pay attention to what inspires you even if it seems bizarre at the time. Sometimes a poem was meant to be written despite its ridiculous subject, just because it was fun to write—a break from reality. And that’s all that matters. Read more.

How A Dinosaur Can Help Your Writer’s Voice

Is it possible for a dinosaur of technology to help define your writer’s voice? I say yes and say it with gusto! Recording and listening to my writing has helped me catch many mistakes. New writers in search of their voice will benefit greatly from this practice. Read more.

Dangling Modifiers

Dangling modifiers. They cause lots of confusion. Lots of questions. Lots of laughter. When you start looking for dangling modifiers, you can find them easily, and a lot of times, they make for some funny sentences. Read more.