The Intentional Writer
Our Favorite Writing Books
An intentional writer is always on the lookout for books that will help her expand her creative horizons or…
May 8, 2019-
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Literary Women in HistorMargaret Elizabeth Sangster: Conversations with a Wise Friend
I stash books in every corner of my home. There’s not a single wall in my house where you…
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Romancing Your StoryGetting Inside the Romantic Hero’s Head—Part III
Have you ever wondered what the opposite sex is thinking while you’re thinking? Men, as a rule, think in…
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Novelists UnwindNovelists Unwind Welcomes Melody Carlson
Novelists Unwind Guest Melody Carlson has written over 200 books but is especially known these days for her Christmas…
October 26, 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.…
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Writer Encouragement
Cracks in the Porcelain
A recent purchase of a new tea cup taught me a lesson about fragile beauty when I discovered a…
August 11, 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 -
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…
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Copywrite/AdvertisingSeven Steps to Get Started or Get Better At Copywriting by Holland Webb
This month marks my one-year anniversary as the copywriting guy on Almost An Author. Have I convinced you yet…
March 28, 2018 -
Romancing Your Story
Crafting the Hero––Part I
Our romantic heroine, Tovah, is about to meet her match. She’s a Jewish rabbi who fears rejection because of…
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Genre, SongwritingIntroduction to Creative Songwriting by Matthew Hawk Eldridge
When we think of creative writing, we often think of novels, short stories, poetry, or even screenplays. But perhaps…
December 27, 2017 -
Romancing Your StoryWriting Romance 101 – Five Basic Elements
Girl Meets Boy. Lots of problems. Finally, Girl Gets Boy. That’s my new formula for romance writing. Most readers…
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The Writer's PenCaseCreating Extraordinary Characters––Wrap-Up
It’s been a L-O-N-G series, but I wanted to especially focus in on different tools you can use to…
September 30, 2017 -
The Writer's PenCase
Creating Extraordinary Characters –– Part V
In this series, we’re looking at personalities, how to develop them, and where to look for more information about…
September 23, 2017 -
Romancing Your StoryWriting Romance 101––Part I
So, you think you want to write a romance? It’s a great genre. #amwriting #romancewriting101 Think of some of…
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ScreenwritingFrom Script to Stage-Jim Tippins
From Script to Stage/Screen INTERIOR. ICE CREAM PARLOR – DAYTIME Myrtle Beach in the Summer The directions in the…
July 4, 2017 -
Dear Young ScribesPublishing Terms Every Aspiring Author Should Know
If you’re planning to attend a writing conference any time soon, it may be wise to freshen up…
April 8, 2017 -
The Writer's PenCaseSeamless Self-Editing––Part VII
This time, we’re continuing our look at self-editing with tips from Self-Editing for Fiction Writers, by Browne and King.…
January 22, 2017 -
The Writer's PenCase
Plot Twists –– Part III
Continuing our look at crafting a spectacular plot twist, this time we’ll look in detail at a couple of…
May 19, 2016 -
Craft, The Writer's PenCasePutting Fire in Your Fiction—Part I
When drafting your novel, then self-editing, go back and determine whether or not any given scene moves the story…
October 15, 2015 -
Writer EncouragementJust A Writer
Do you ever feel like “just a writer?” “Just” a wannabe author? “Just” a wordsmith who spends hours inventing…
September 24, 2015
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