The Blue Seal Awards
Blue 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-
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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 -
Contests, Fresh Voices Writing ContestFresh Voices Writing Contest – Open for Submissions (Opens for Entries Oct. 1st 2016)
FRESH VOICES WRITING CONTEST [box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]UPDATE: 10/27/15 – Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas has committed to read a full…
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BestsellersBestseller Interview – Michelle Medlock Adams
[author title=”Michelle Medlock Adams” image=”https://www.almostanauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Michelle_2966.jpg”]Michelle Medlock Adams is an award-winning journalist and best-selling author, earning top honors from the…
October 1, 2015 -
Child's CraftPicture Book Submissions – The Great Cover Letter
You might be asking what you actually submit to a publisher when you submit a picture book manuscript. I…
September 30, 2015 -
Lesson's From the Editor's Desk, UncategorizedLessons from the Editor’s Desk – Editors Are Real Live People
Hi new friends. My name is Dina Sleiman. In addition to being a published author myself, I’m an acquisitions…
September 28, 2015 -
Truth Be ToldWhat If?
We rarely know what someone else is going through. People don’t usually wear signs announcing their need. Do you…
September 27, 2015 -
Heart LiftOne Very Important Lesson Dorothy Taught Me – Remember Your Why
Can’t you give me brains?” asked the Scarecrow. “You don’t need them. You are learning something every day. A…
September 26, 2015 -
Editing, The Critical ReaderWhy Did My Favorite Character Have to Die?
by Alycia W. Morales When I started reading the Divergent series by Veronica Roth, friends were conflicted over the…
September 25, 2015 -
Writer EncouragementJust A Writer
Do you ever feel like “just a writer?” “Just” a wannabe author? “Just” a wordsmith who spends hours inventing…
September 24, 2015 -
Publishing PerspectivesDefining traditional vs indie publishing
The world of book publishing has been changing rapidly for a few years, and lots of vocabulary is changing…
September 23, 2015 -
UncategorizedThe Power of One
Jesus Christ described the incredible power of one. Studying for a sermon series recently called The Power of One,…
September 22, 2015 -
Have Words, Will Travel....Travel Writing 101Why This Travel Writing Site Rocks!
“Great travel writing consists of equal parts curiosity, vulnerability and vocabulary. It is not a terrain for know-it-alls or…
September 22, 2015 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeThe Wonder of the Deadline
Over the summer, I got my biggest freelance contract ever. It’s contract work for an educational company, so my name isn’t…
September 21, 2015 -
A Word in SeasonYou Have a Work to Do
We all sometimes wonder why we write. Nagging doubts and questions invade our minds: “No one wants to read…
September 20, 2015 -
A Word in SeasonYou Have a Work to Do
We all sometimes wonder why we write. Nagging doubts and questions invade our minds: “No one wants to read…
September 19, 2015 -
Grammar and GraceHow to Choose the Correct Pronoun
What’s wrong with this sentence? Me and Cam finished the Army Ten-Miler. Me should be I, right? Easy. Most…
September 18, 2015 -
Magazine and FreelanceQuery Letter Basics
When I first heard the phrase, “Query letter” I was confused and embarrassed. I did not know what a…
September 18, 2015 -
Child's CraftPicture Book Manuscript Layout
Let’s take a look at the layout of Picture Books. Most books, including picture books are produced in pages…
September 17, 2015 -
Have Words, Will Travel....Travel Writing 101, UncategorizedMaking Your Travel Writing More Memorable
Andrew McCarthy, guest editor of The Best American Travel Writing 2015, says that the best travel writing is “the…
September 16, 2015
