Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Divergence And A Writer’s Life
As 2024 rolls away, it is still not playing out as I hoped it would. It is a different…
February 28, 2024-
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A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeOf Miners and Light
Several years ago, I portrayed a coal miner in a community play, and it opened my eyes to some…
November 6, 2023 -
Is It Too Late?Do You FAce Writer’s Slam?
When a restaurant has too many people show up at one time to eat, they say they’re getting slammed.…
August 18, 2023 -
Writing for YAHow To Reclaim Writing Motivation
Slogging away for weeks, months, or years on a project can be discouraging. Writing requires self-discipline, but is that…
February 27, 2023 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
Let’s Get Serious (For Once)
I hope you, loyal readers of Almost An Author, will bear with me as I get serious this month.…
September 6, 2022 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
What Do You Write?
It’s almost SWCS, or Summer Writers Conference Season, for those of you who don’t know. I attended my first…
May 6, 2021 -
Magazine and FreelanceThe Value of a “Write Away”
I have a good friend who often says, “I’m going to be gone this week to a “write away.”…
October 14, 2020 -
The Intentional WriterAre You “Almost” an Author?
Do you identify yourself as an author? A writer? If not, it’s time to start. You are a writer…
September 8, 2019 -
Writers ChatWriters Chat Recap Featuring Movies About Writers and Tom Blubaugh
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Bethany Jett, is the show where we talk about all…
August 15, 2018 -
Dear Young ScribesTips for Surviving the 6 Seasons of a Writer’s Life
If you’ve been in the industry long enough then you probably know by now that the writer’s life is…
March 8, 2017 -
Dear Young ScribesIs the Writing Journey Worth It?
When I was a fifteen-year-old aspiring author, I emailed a bestselling author asking for writing advice. What she told…
December 8, 2016 -
Dear Young Scribes5 Qualities Every Serious Writer Needs to Possess
The writing journey is not a smooth, easy ride. There will be setbacks, failures, doubts, and frustrations along the…
November 8, 2016 -
Dear Young ScribesPros & Cons of Signing with a Small Press
I was sixteen when I attended my first writing conference. My goal wasn’t to find a publisher; in fact,…
September 9, 2016 -
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 Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeHurry! I Need Patience!
Don’t you love lessons in patience? Me, neither. Patience doesn’t come easy for me, so, when I became a…
June 21, 2015
