Touching Soul and Spirit
Identity: Who Are You?
Who you are is your identity. What you do is your vocation, your calling, or your talent. But it’s…
July 26, 2015-
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Heart LiftCelebrate Small Successes
Sometimes our light goes out, but is blown again into instant flame by an encounter with another human being.”…
July 25, 2015 -
Have Words, Will Travel....Travel Writing 101Moving Three Steps Closer to Travel Writing
So, what exactly is a travel writer? The answer seems obvious, which is why I prefer Brian Klems’ perspective:…
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Heard It Through The HartlineMatchmaking and a Good Proposal
Agenting is a lot like being the matchmaker in Fiddler on the Roof. We have the job of searching…
July 23, 2015 -
BestsellersWacky Ways to Windup Your Creativity
We’ve all been there. Deadlines are looming for our blog or our novels. A tingling in the pit of…
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Writer's BlockThe Blank Page
There’s nothing more daunting than a blank page and no idea where to go next. Over the next months…
July 22, 2015 -
Create. Motivate. Inspire., Support, Writer Encouragement3 Reasons to Learn How to Share (Your Writing)
I slogged through composing an article, retyping the same sentence six or seven times. The sentence was too short,…
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Publishing PerspectivesSmaller Publishers
The number of smaller publishers will continue to grow as technology enables more people to complete the tasks involved…
July 20, 2015 -
Polishing Your MessageThree Steps to Confident Feedback
Ever ask a friend’s, relative’s or colleague’s opinion on something you’ve written? You wait patiently, trying not to stare,…
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A Pinch of PoetryPoetry Defined
Teachers of literature typically define poetry as anything other than prose. Even though this definition is true, it’s vague at…
July 18, 2015 -
Writing ConferenceChristian Writing Conferences (USA) July 2015 – Feb 2016 (UPDATED)
Want a great investment idea for your writing career? Go to a Christian writers Conference. You will meet the…
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The Writer's PenCaseWriting Ideas – Part I
Earlier, I posted about what fuels your ideas, and I used “Early Edition” as one of my ideas. Someday…
July 17, 2015 -
Genre, Specs: Speculative FictionTeen Machine
Now is the time to get into the writing industry. Being young and gorgeous has its advantages (not that…
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Writer EncouragementListening to Writing Mentors
Writers who listen are writers who learn. If we’re so busy pitching our ideas and promoting our writing agenda,…
July 14, 2015 -
TourBlog Tour Stop – Amy L Sullivan
[author title=”Amy L Sullivan” image=”https://www.almostanauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/AmyHeadshot.jpeg”] For the past two years, Amy L. Sullivan looked harder, loved stronger, and discovered…
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A Word in SeasonGod Has Your Number
Do you know that God has your number? Discouragement tries to rob us of the reminder of the nearness…
July 12, 2015 -
Truth Be ToldGod in a Booger
“Mom, I think Tina could make a sermon illustration out of a booger.” I saw the two of them…
July 11, 2015 -
Book ReviewsDouble Cross by DiAnn Mills
Plot Summary: FBI Agent Laurel Evertson’s investigation in to a scam targeting the elderly takes an unexpected twist when…
July 10, 2015 -
A Little Red InkDialogue Tips
When you write dialogue, think like a screenwriter. Every minute of screen time, every word counts. Don’t add fluff. …
July 10, 2015 -
Talking CharacterThe Importance of Emotional Continuity
What is emotional continuity? When actors enter a scene, they bring with them a certain attitude and emotional state…
July 9, 2015 -
Journeying through the Writer's LifeWhat to Pack for the Writing Journey
Early on I discovered a basic truth for writers. Publishing is a journey, not a destination. This holds true…
July 8, 2015 -
The Efficiency AddictWrite More: How Organizing Can Help
Looking to spend more time on your writing? A little organizing can help you write more. Organized writers are…
July 7, 2015 -
Platform and Branding4 Steps to Boost Your Blog Posts
Blog readers are scanners, their eyes skimming the page for interesting information. Problogger reports the average time spent reading…
July 6, 2015 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeOf Humble Pie and Closets
Navigating the publishing world can be a humbling experience. We write a piece that we think is going to…
July 5, 2015 -
The Ministry of WritingWriters are Bad to the Bone
If you have flown then I imagine you know the feeling. You sit down in your assigned seat and…
July 4, 2015
