The Writer's PenCase
Storytelling – What Makes a Story Great?
What is it about a story that makes it compelling? Is it the characters? Is it the plot? Is…
August 17, 2015-
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Create. Motivate. Inspire.Sometimes, Yes
I had just settled on our front porch swing with my yellow legal pad and favorite pen when Katie,…
August 16, 2015 -
A Pinch of Poetry5 Tips to Jump-Start a Poem
Have you ever struggled with blank page disorder? I have. Most writers face this issue at one time or another. Sometimes…
August 15, 2015 -
TourBlog Tour Stop – Bob Hostetler
[author title=”Bob Hostetler” image=”https://www.almostanauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Screen-Shot-2015-07-18-at-12.48.28-PM.png”]Bob Hostetler is an award-winning writer, editor, blogger, and speaker from southwestern Ohio. His books, which…
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Developing Your Writer's VoiceHow Passion Influences Your Voice
“Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart.” – William Wordsworth The breathings of our heart, our passion,…
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Writer EncouragementWhen Discouragement Leads to Doubt
Discouragement happens to everyone at one time or another. When it visits creative writers, we sometimes begin to doubt.…
August 13, 2015 -
Have Words, Will Travel....Travel Writing 1013 Mobile Apps Every Travel Writer Needs
Searching for mobile apps to assist your travel writing efforts? Search no more! Weekend warriors and global travelers alike…
August 12, 2015 -
Child's CraftOnomatopoeia and rhythm
Onomato-what? Onomatopoeia is what makes your picture books pop! It’s the smooth, silky, wispy words that tap into other…
August 11, 2015 -
Grammar and GraceBook List for Editing
Punctuation and grammar come easily to me. I remember rules from elementary school, can recite a whole list of…
August 10, 2015 -
Heart LiftFollow the Yellow Brick Road
‘You have plenty of courage, I am sure,” answered Oz. “All you need is confidence in yourself. There is…
August 9, 2015 -
WARFARE!Mine the Gold from a Negative Review
Have you ever received a negative review of your writing? You know, the kind that makes you want to…
August 8, 2015 -
The Ministry of WritingSouls Perish from Procrastination in Writing
One of the most beautiful passages in Scripture that expresses God’s providence, as well as, being one of the…
August 7, 2015 -
5 For WritingThe Perils of Head-Hopping in Fiction
I used to write for VeggieTales, and if you’re familiar with the antics of Bob the Tomato and Larry…
August 6, 2015 -
BestsellersBestselling Author Interview – Rachel Hauck
[author title=”Rachel Hauck” image=”https://www.almostanauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Hauck_3049_WBP-1.jpeg”] Rachel Hauck is a USA Today Best Selling, and award-winning author of critically acclaimed novels…
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StoryworldChristian Fantasy and Science Fiction: Alternate Realities
Last month we looked at writing fictitious, sentient creatures within our own universe. In summary, God has a plan…
August 4, 2015 -
PublicityWhy every author needs to build a strong website – Part 1
Do you need a website as an author? Let’s think about this for just a moment. In this day…
August 3, 2015 -
Truth Be ToldPlanting the Seed
Devotions: Seeds to Grow Faith I still have a copy of the first sermon I ever preached. Imagine trying…
August 2, 2015 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeWriters Conferences: The Main Thing
I’ve been to many writers conferences and even serve on the planning committee of one event, and I always…
August 1, 2015 -
Blogging BasicsSix Questions for Effective Blogging
Very few people take a trip without a destination in mind. When we travel, good planning makes for a good…
July 31, 2015 -
Tour
Blog Tour Stop – Lori Hatcher
[author title=”Lori Hatcher” image=”https://www.almostanauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Lori-HatcherHeadshot.jpeg”]Lori Hatcher is an author, blogger, and women’s ministry speaker. She’s the editor of South Carolina’s…
July 31, 2015 -
Write Justified5 Words That Spellcheck Won’t Catch
Thanks to computer technology you no longer need to be a great speller to be a writer. If you…
July 30, 2015 -
Grammar and Grace
Grammar and Grace
Hello, I’m Hope. A long, long time ago I used to teach English on the college level. I taught…
July 29, 2015 -
Developing Your Writer's VoiceOne Way to Discover Your Writer’s Voice
“Do you have a unique voice?” It’s one question agents and editors often ask writers during one-on-one interviews at…
July 28, 2015 -
Child's CraftStrengthening Your Children’s Story
So, you’ve written your masterpiece of a story. You finally put your great idea onto the pages. What a fabulous…
July 27, 2015 -
Guest post archiveWriter, Do You Have Any Idea What You’re Really Doing? – Lori Roeleveld
Don’t say “I work with words.” Rather say, “I handle hazardous material so combustible it has destroyed careers…
July 27, 2015
