
Probably, Not Prolly!
Do you cringe when someone scratches her fingernails down a blackboard or clicks her teeth against a metal utensil?…
January 18, 2019Do you cringe when someone scratches her fingernails down a blackboard or clicks her teeth against a metal utensil?…
January 18, 2019Have you ridden a roller coaster and felt the exhilaration or fear of being tossed about while your feet…
January 17, 2019FROM THE MANAGING EDITOR: We have the distinct pleasure of again announcing that Almost an Author has made the…
January 16, 2019Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Bethany Jett, is the show where we talk about all…
January 15, 2019Writers just beginning to write articles look around them and the big question becomes, “I know some of the…
January 14, 2019If you are an author, a human being writing for other human beings, you have been blessed with a…
January 12, 2019Have you ever thrown your hands up in defeat after reading your manuscript and groaned, “Someone Call 911!?” Maybe…
January 11, 2019In October, we discussed keywords. There are two main goals when selecting your seven keywords: 1) to find words…
January 10, 2019What? How can I be more productive if I work less? It may not make sense, but it’s true.…
January 8, 2019So, you’re a writer. And you’d like to write fantasy and science fiction. You have a great idea for…
January 7, 2019Since it is the dawn of a new year, let’s discuss those dreaded resolutions. I have been resolving to…
January 6, 2019When I first started pursuing a career as a writer of the screenplays and began learning the craft, I…
January 4, 2019All too often we’re shallow enough to think the prize is worth the journey. Really it’s the journey that’s…
January 3, 2019I stash books in every corner of my home. There’s not a single wall in my house where you…
January 2, 2019Can you share a little about your recent book? Obsessed (second book in Everyday Heroes Series) blurb: Stalker. Arson.…
January 1, 2019Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Bethany Jett, is the show where we talk about all…
December 31, 2018Last month I shared I was emotionally struggling with writing; I hope my post encouraged others to keep pressing…
December 29, 2018When we think of songwriting, we often think of the lyrics—that is, the actual words spewing from our lips.…
December 28, 2018Everything feels magical at the holidays. More smiles. More laughter. More glitter. Here are some ways to sprinkle holiday…
December 27, 2018Jan Drexler lives near in the Black Hills of South Dakota where she often goes hiking when she’s not…
December 26, 2018In the rush to show a literary agent or editor your idea, many writers forget a simple yet important…
December 25, 2018The saying, “You only have one chance to make a good first impression” holds true in the blogging world.…
December 24, 2018Have you ever wondered what the opposite sex is thinking while you’re thinking? Men, as a rule, think in…
December 23, 2018We’re heading into a New Year. Perhaps you’ve finished a novel during Nanowrimo. Maybe you’re plotting a new story…
December 22, 2018Christmas is usually crammed full of jingle bells and jolly times. But not always, and not for everyone. Just…
December 21, 2018