Truth Be Told
With the Right Bait
I was browsing my local paper and right in the middle of the classified section I spied this teaser:…
October 25, 2015-
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Write JustifiedIf I’ve Said It Once…
To paraphrase that wise king Solomon, “There’s a time and place for everything.” For writers, that includes repetition, despite…
October 24, 2015 -
Specs: Speculative FictionWorlds of the Complex Nature
Worlds of the Complex Nature So we’ve got a great story idea, and we’ve got two great characters now…
October 23, 2015 -
Developing Your Writer's VoiceHow Many Words Should You Write Per Day?
I’m not sure how he did it, but the late Michael Crichton supposedly wrote 10,000 words a day, which…
October 22, 2015 -
Developing Your Writer's Voice, UncategorizedHow Your Diary Holds the Key in Discovering Your Writer’s Style
A writer’s voice is the unique personality of the writer that comes through on the written page, defining his…
October 21, 2015 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeThe Comfort Zone Two-Step
I attend a small church in a rural area. We have contemporary worship and are probably more “progressive” than…
October 20, 2015 -
Create. Motivate. Inspire.Writers: Be Prepared for These Questions
The writing-life doesn’t look like other career-fields. A lot of what we do happens when we’re home alone or…
October 19, 2015 -
A Pinch of Poetry5 Ways to Keep Your Poetry Simple
Simplicity is extremely valuable when it comes to communicating through poetry. I’ve always wanted my poems to positively impact…
October 18, 2015 -
WARFARE!Out of the Heart the Mouth Speaks, Part 1
I recently read a headline that jumped off the page to me: “Can a GOP So Divided by Anger…
October 17, 2015 -
Talking CharacterDrilling to the Core of a Character
Fictional characters are like onions; they are made of many layers. A writer must peel back the layers to…
October 16, 2015 -
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 -
BestsellersChildren’s Writing 101: Five Common Misconceptions by Michelle Medlock Adams
Every time I teach “Writing for Children” at a writers’ conference or teach a “Children’s Writing 101” class…
October 14, 2015 -
Child's CraftPicture Book Submissions – The Powerful Proposal
Apparently this is a controversial issue – To submit a children’s Proposal with your manuscript or not? I always…
October 13, 2015 -
Specs: Speculative FictionWorlds of the Complex Nature
Worlds of the Complex Nature So we’ve got a great story idea, and we’ve got two great…
October 12, 2015 -
Heart LiftIf I Only Had an “Always Learning” Brain
“No thief, however skillful, can rob one of knowledge, and that is why knowledge is the best and safest…
October 11, 2015 -
Dear Young Scribes5 Common Writing Mistakes by Teen Writers
[bctt tweet=”#TeenWriters: To avoid weak writing, check your book for these common mistakes #writingtips@tessaemilyhall “] Teen writers: You’re entering an…
October 9, 2015 -
TourBlog Tour Stop – Hope Toler Dougherty
[author title=”Hope Toler Dougherty” image=”https://www.almostanauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/toler-275×275.jpg”]Before writing novels, Hope Toler Dougherty published non-fiction articles on topics ranging from gardening with…
October 9, 2015 -
The Efficiency AddictWhere Do Writers Find Free Pictures?
It’s a struggle authors frequently have. We write an article or blog post, and then comes the dreaded question,…
October 8, 2015 -
The Blue Seal AwardsBlue Seal Awards Winners! – (Updated with Links)
Congratulations to our Blue Seal Award winners and finalists! Thank you to all who entered, we look forward to…
October 7, 2015 -
Journeying through the Writer's Life9 Things for Your Writing Vault
We all know the value of saving for the future. The truth is that’s not just good financial advice—it’s…
October 7, 2015 -
Blogging BasicsHow to Supercharge Your Blog with a Portfolio of Post Types
You sit down at your computer to write a new blog post. A blank screen is all you…
October 6, 2015 -
Platform and BrandingDoes a writer really need a self-hosted website, or is a free site good enough?
One of the cornerstones of an author’s platform is a personal website or blog. (Because these terms are used…
October 5, 2015 -
StoryworldGovernance II: Politicians and Demons (no, they’re not the same thing)
Last month, we looked at governance by law first, and people second. If the characters in your book find themselves in…
October 4, 2015 -
The Ministry of WritingImprove Your Writing With Your Spiritual Gift
If you are a born again follower of Christ then you have been given a spiritual gift or gifts.…
October 3, 2015 -
A Little Red Ink, EditingChoosing a Freelance Editor
Choosing a freelance editor can be daunting. So many choices, so many possibilities. And if we’re honest? Many people…
October 2, 2015
