History in the Making
What I Learned from the Author of Charlotte’s Web – Part 2
by Sandra Merville Hart Last month we talked about the author of Charlotte’s Web, E.B. White, and the…
September 20, 2016-
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BestsellersBest Selling Author- Jerry B. Jenkins
Welcome, Jerry. We are honored to have you partner with us. Can you share a little about your recent book?…
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A Little Red Ink, EditingConferences: Paid Critique
Conferences: The Paid Critique So you’re thinking about attending a writers conference, or perhaps you’ve already registered for one.…
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History in the Making
What I Learned from the Author of Charlotte’s Web – Part 1
by Sandra Merville Hart I wanted to instill a love of reading in my daughter from a young…
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The Ministry of WritingBetter Understand God’s Instruction — Try Triangulation
As a Christian writer in your life or in your writing it is not merely about what you want…
May 21, 2016 -
History in the MakingHow the Author of Winnie-the-Pooh Inspired Me
by Sandra Merville Hart I’ve always loved Winnie-the-Pooh. The honey-loving bear captured my heart instantly as a child. I…
May 20, 2016 -
History in the MakingA Hidden Treasure for Historical Writers
By Sandra Merville Hart Maps are hidden treasure for historical writers. If you haven’t used this key source of…
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Dear Young Scribes10 Tips for Reading Through the Eyes of a Writer
For most writers, our passion to write was birthed from a passion to read. We grew up immersed in…
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History in the MakingWhat Lincoln Teaches Us about Effective Writing in the Gettysburg Address
by Sandra Merville Hart With the celebration of Presidents Day this month, Americans may remember the very famous Gettysburg…
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Craft, Writing with HumorFive Tips For How to Use Humor Effectively When Writing About Sensitive Topics
In my last post, How Humor Helps When Writing About Sensitive Topics, I explained how working humor into the…
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History in the MakingThree Reasons A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is a Classic
With Christmas just around the corner, I decided to read Charles Dickens’ famous novel, A Christmas Carol, and discovered…
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History in the MakingThree Things I learned About Writing Dialogue from Jane Austen
By Sandra Merville Hart I’ve read Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice at least a dozen times and loved…
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The Writer's PenCasePutting Fire in Your Fiction Part II
We’re looking at Donald Maass’ The Fire in Fiction. @DonaldMaass #FireinFiction I’m on a quest to learn more about…
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Romancing Your StoryCONTEST OR NOT TO CONTEST? PART ONE
If you read my last column, you’ll know we determined that most fictional stories contain some element of romance.…
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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…
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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.…
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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 -
The Ministry of WritingAccomplish This One Daily Writing Task
As a Christian writer I imagine you are like me and are driven with an overwhelming conviction and fire…
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5 For WritingThe Perils of Head-Hopping in Fiction
I used to write for VeggieTales, and if you’re familiar with the antics of Bob the Tomato and Larry…
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BestsellersBestselling Author Interview – Rachel Hauck
[author title=”Rachel Hauck” image=”https://www.almostanauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Hauck_3049_WBP-1.jpeg”] Rachel Hauck is a USA Today Best Selling, and award-winning author of critically acclaimed novels…
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A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeWriters Conferences: The Main Thing
I’ve been to many writers conferences and even serve on the planning committee of one event, and I always…
August 1, 2015 -
Polishing Your MessageThree Steps to Confident Feedback
Ever ask a friend’s, relative’s or colleague’s opinion on something you’ve written? You wait patiently, trying not to stare,…
July 19, 2015 -
TourBlog Tour Stop – Amy L Sullivan
[author title=”Amy L Sullivan” image=”https://www.almostanauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/AmyHeadshot.jpeg”] For the past two years, Amy L. Sullivan looked harder, loved stronger, and discovered…
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A Little Red InkDialogue Tips
When you write dialogue, think like a screenwriter. Every minute of screen time, every word counts. Don’t add fluff. …
July 10, 2015 -
The Binge Writer5 Tips on How to Write Faster (With Bonus)
Do you want to write 30K-40K+ words in a weekend? Do you want to write faster? You can. Become…
July 1, 2015
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