A Word in Season, Uncategorized
Cracked Pots
Sometimes we feel like cracked pots. An old story tells of a water-bearer in India who daily carried two…
February 4, 2016-
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Fresh Voices Writing ContestFresh Voices Devotions Contest Finalists and Winner
Congratulations to our Devotion Category Finalists and Winner! Red Chair Moments – April White A Christmas Carp – Sandra Lovelace Sealed With…
February 3, 2016 -
Publishing PerspectivesDescribing the Ideal Reader
In last month’s column, I mentioned that an item of an Author’s Questionnaire from a publisher is the request…
February 3, 2016 -
Fresh Voices Writing Contest
Fresh Voices Poetry Contest Finalists
Congratulations to our Poetry Finalists and Winner! Heather Lamm Jennifer Grizzle Al Lim Meredith Hutton (WINNER)
February 2, 2016 -
Contests, Fresh Voices Writing Contest
Fresh Voices Flash Fiction Contest Finalists
Congratulations to our Flash Fiction Finalists and Winner! Elusive Forgiveness by Sheryl Baker To the Old Sod by…
February 2, 2016 -
Craft, Writing with HumorFive Ways to Add Humor Using Juxtaposition
One of these things is not like the other. One of these things just doesn’t belong . . .…
February 2, 2016 -
Uncategorized, WARFARE!Overcome Evil With Good
I remember when I had my first Twitter shock a few years ago: I discovered that people post pornography…
February 1, 2016 -
Romancing Your StoryENTERING CONTESTS – PART TWO
In my last column, I tried to convey the good outcomes you can receive when you enter your…
January 30, 2016 -
Platform and BrandingHow to use weaknesses and threats to grow your writer platform
Occasionally a business development tool comes along that works well for writers. SWOT Analysis SWOT—Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats—was popularized…
January 29, 2016 -
Polishing Your MessageBuilding Bridges With Transitions
Transitions are an important element in our writing. Without them a paragraph can sometimes feel like we are reading…
January 28, 2016 -
TourBlog Tour Stop – Lisa Belcastro
[author title=”Lisa Belcastro” image=”https://www.almostanauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/lisa_belcastro-439×320.jpg”]Lisa Belcastro lives with her family on Martha’s Vineyard. She loves time with her family and…
January 26, 2016 -
Truth Be ToldKeep Those Batteries Charged!
I love my spin toothbrush. My teeth just feel cleaner. The other day I was surprised when it stopped…
January 25, 2016 -
BestsellersBestselling Author – Doug Peterson
[author title=”Doug Peterson” image=”https://www.almostanauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Bowler-Hat.jpg”]Doug Peterson is the author of over 60 books, including four historical novels–The Disappearing Man, The…
January 24, 2016 -
Publishing Perspectives
Submitting a Fiction Novel to a Publisher, Part 3: The Author’s Questionnaire
The first part of this series examined the Query Letter. The second part looked at the synopsis. In this…
January 23, 2016 -
5 For Writing, UncategorizedDo Your Research Right When You’re Writing Historical Fiction
I’m not sure what historical novelists did before the advent of the Internet. What takes a matter of minutes…
January 22, 2016 -
Child's CraftKeep the FAITH in your Writing
Keeping the faith in your writing can be difficult. I remember sitting on my back porch with a rejection…
January 21, 2016 -
The Ministry of WritingFiction Writers are Teachers Too
Christian nonfiction writers receive all the credit for being the biblical and spiritual teachers. If we want to learn…
January 20, 2016 -
Craft, Writing with HumorMore Is Caught Than Taught: A Fun Way to Develop Comedic Voice
More is caught than taught. This truism haunted me as I raised three impressionable children. Now it inspires me as…
January 19, 2016 -
Magazine and FreelanceHOW TO DRIVE EDITORS CRAZY- part 2
How to Drive an Editor Crazy, Part 2 By Lori Hatcher I’m a magazine editor. Every day I receive…
January 18, 2016 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeAnd I Danced . . .
I recently had the opportunity to serve at the Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Processing Center at Samaritan’s Purse Headquarters…
January 18, 2016 -
Talking CharacterWriting Characters of the Opposite Gender
I am not a horse person. I freely admit almost complete ignorance in regard to horses and horse-related things.…
January 17, 2016 -
The Writer's PenCasePutting Fire in Your Fiction – Part I
Most fiction starts out hot, then bogs down. How can you keep the fire in your fiction so that…
January 16, 2016 -
Child's Craft, Uncategorized
Where to Begin?
Where to begin? I had a friend ask me this question recently, who is interested in writing a young…
January 15, 2016 -
Dear Young Scribes5 Reasons Teens SHOULDN’T Pursue a Writing Career
[bctt tweet=”5 Reasons Teens SHOULDN’T Pursue a Writing Career #teenwriters #writingtips”] When I was 14, I emailed a best-selling…
January 14, 2016 -
History in the MakingResearch Can be a Chore or an Inspiration: You Decide
Researching for a story or article can be a chore. It’s certainly a lot of work to dig for…
January 13, 2016
