Screenwriting
THE EMOTIONAL GLUE THAT BINDS US TO STORY
Almost an Author welcomes Tim Long to the A3 family. He is the new columnist for Screenwriting. There is…
November 2, 2016-
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BestsellersBest Selling Author-Robert Whitlow
Can you share a little about your recent book Young lawyer Parker House’s career is on the rise –…
November 2, 2016 -
Book Reviews
Book Review-The Witness by Robert Whitlow
In The Witnesses, Robert Whitlow masterfully weaves an intriguing and suspenseful tale of two men bound both by blood…
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Write JustifiedIt’s All a Matter of Perspective
Twice in the last year, my husband and I have made the trip from Denver to Grand Junction, Colorado.…
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Craft, The Writer's PenCaseSeamless Self-Editing––Part IV
Getting published traditionally is difficult. Small publishers are more likely to accept a manuscript from a previously unpublished author,…
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5 For WritingWhat’s Wrong With Escapist Stories?
I still remember the day my fiction-writing teacher made it clear that he was not happy with me. However,…
October 28, 2016 -
SupportTHIS IS WAR!
Tackling a writing project can be a battle—a hard-fought conflict with procrastination, fear, insecurity, and self-discipline. We’ve all authored…
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History in the MakingDon’t Say
I watched a movie set in the 1800s recently where a child said, “Cool!” He didn’t refer to the…
October 21, 2016 -
Child's CraftThe E’s of Writing for Children
The E’s of writing for children does not equate with ease of writing for children, but includes elements to…
October 20, 2016 -
Talking CharacterMoving Beyond Clichés
I struggle when it comes to writing descriptions of character emotions. I know better than to simply tell the…
October 19, 2016 -
Grammar and GraceCompliment or Complement?
Earlier this week I wrote a post for my own blog and was reminded about two things: the difference…
October 18, 2016 -
TourBlog Tour-Andy Lee
Most Recent Book: My most recent book is A Mary Like Me: Flawed yet Called (Leafwood, 2016). It’s a…
October 15, 2016 -
Guest post archive
Set Your Prisoners Free-A J Benson
“Your playing small does not serve the world.” ~Marianne Williamson As a newly published author, I know how…
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UncategorizedPitch Your Magazine Ideas with a Query
The bulk of my magazine writing is done on assignment. How do you get an assignment? Which magazines…
October 12, 2016 -
A Pinch of PoetryHow to Read a Poem
Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word…
October 11, 2016 -
StoryworldBoard Games that Inspire Writing
The murmur of countless alien tongues subsided as the chairman of the interstellar council called for order. The delegates…
October 11, 2016 -
The Ministry of WritingWhat do you believe about the Bible? — Seminary in 5: Bibliology
Save money. Learn theology. Become a better writer. Minister more effective. That’s my hope for you. In this second…
October 10, 2016 -
Dear Young ScribesWhat is Deep POV, and why is It Important?
Have you ever tried to tell your friends about an experience you had, but they didn’t give you the…
October 9, 2016 -
Writer EncouragementThe Power of a Literary Paintbrush
Elaine Marie Cooper We’ve been doing quite a bit of painting at our house lately. A lot of painting.…
October 7, 2016 -
Fantasy-Sci-FiFantasy and Maps—Does Your Story Need One?
What do “The Lord of the Rings,” “The Chronicles of Narnia,” and “The Land of Oz” all have…
October 6, 2016 -
UncategorizedOpen That Door!
“Hello, this is Carlton your Doorman.” The often-heard but never seen character was a staple of my childhood in…
October 5, 2016 -
The Creative Tool Kit5 Places to Stir Your Creative Senses, Part 2
{If you missed last month’s first installment on 5 Places to Stir Your Creative Senses, you may want to…
October 3, 2016 -
A3 Contributor Book ReleaseA3 Contributor Book Release-Saratoga Letters by Elaine Marie Cooper
Congratulations to A3 contributor Elaine Marie Cooper for the release of her new book Saratoga Letters. Elaine pens the…
October 3, 2016 -
Bestsellers
Best Selling Author-Liz Curtis Higgs
WELCOME Liz, Can you share a little about your recent book? With joy! I asked more than a…
October 1, 2016 -
Guest post archive
Defining the Dreaded Pros
Ah, comparisons. I hate them. And yet I fall prey to making them constantly in regards to my writing…
September 30, 2016
