
Mind Those Apostrophes
When editors are asked to name their pet peeves, misuse of apostrophes ranks at or near the top of…
May 17, 2016When editors are asked to name their pet peeves, misuse of apostrophes ranks at or near the top of…
May 17, 2016Smart writers invest in workshops, courses, and conferences. Smart and savvy writers will also invest time in building their…
May 16, 2016I hate making phone calls. When it comes to picking up the phone, I always procrastinate as long as…
May 15, 2016The other day I was waiting on my son to get out of an event, and, because I was…
May 11, 2016By Elaine Marie Cooper Life can throw curveballs at you. You’re certain one moment what will take place tomorrow.…
May 10, 2016Last month, I overheard a conversation about dangling modifiers. Lots of laughter. Lots of confusion. Lots of questions. “What’s…
May 9, 2016In order to write fictitious people groups into your storyworld, you’ll need to consider the civilization in which these…
May 8, 2016What is a critique? Well, it’s one of my favorites. A critique is very much like a macro edit,…
May 7, 2016I traveled to India with Samaritan’s Feet earlier this year, which I’ve already shared a few experiences in this…
May 6, 2016How you create sound in your poetry will make it bloom or wilt. The whole purpose of a poem…
May 5, 2016I’m excited to welcome each of you to the Writerly Cafe at Almost An Author. Here, you’ll find a…
May 4, 2016Welcome to The Creativity Kit! Each month tips and tools to help boost your creativity skills will be found…
May 3, 2016By Doug Peterson Whenever I see somebody writing in a noisy coffee shop, tapping away on a laptop, I…
May 2, 2016[author title=”Warren Adler” image=”http://https://www.almostanauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/warrenadler.jpg”]Warren Adler has just launched Writers of the World, an online community for writers to share their…
May 1, 2016Of the human experience, one of the saddest realities is the adult who never achieves his or her dreams.…
April 30, 2016What is a proofread? I’m sure you know by now the importance of wisdom as you choose a freelance…
April 28, 2016Preparing for a Conference So you have respectable goals, and you’ve paid for the conference. Now it’s time you…
April 27, 2016Now that you’ve mastered the basics of plurals (see 2 + 2 Doesn’t Always = 4), let’s look at…
April 26, 2016Beginning bloggers face a steep learning curve that can seem overwhelming. Because there’s so much to learn, it’s easy…
April 25, 2016One word can make all the difference between funny or ho-hum. For instance, let me introduce you to four…
April 24, 2016Last time we talked about all the elements needed to create a stunning plot twist. This time, we’ll talk…
April 23, 2016The title of this post sounds ridiculous I know. I’m sure this article will get flagged by the A3…
April 21, 2016It’s Spring once again and time to consider attending a writers conference. Of course you have many reasons not…
April 21, 2016By Sandra Merville Hart Let’s face it. Historical authors spend many hours researching – perhaps as much time as…
April 19, 2016[author title=”Torry Martin” image=”https://www.almostanauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Torry-in-New-York.jpg”]Torry Martin is an award-winning actor, screenwriter, and comedian. He is also the co-author of “Of…
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