Author: Shannon A Thompson

Hi! I'm Shannon. I'm a young adult author. Speaker. Librarian. Cat lady. I thrive on moonlight & coffee. I'd love it if you said hello! I am represented by Gallt & Zacker Literary Agency.
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No post today!

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Hey, y’all, so sorry, but there’s no post today, as I’ve been super sick. I’ll hopefully be back next week! If you have a topic you want me to cover, feel free to let me know in the comments! ~SAT

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Can Someone Steal Your Book Idea?

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Can someone steal your book idea? I tend to find there are two responses to this question: Absolutely! YES! Someone did that to meeee! NO WAY. Never happens. It’s impossible, because your idea can only be written by you. To be honest, I think both of these answers are a little too black and white.… Continue reading Can Someone Steal Your Book Idea?

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A Writer’s Health + Tips

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As some of you know, I’m going through some health issues, and though I’m not really open about what those issues are, the struggles have definitely caused me to appreciate good health a lot more. I also pay more attention to health now, so I thought I’d write up a list of health issues writers… Continue reading A Writer’s Health + Tips

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YA Scavenger Hunt Spring 2018!

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Welcome to the YA Scavenger Hunt!  Hello! I’m Shannon A. Thompson—young adult author, blogger, and poet. Every Saturday, I share writing and publishing tips right here. I also love to talk about books. About Me! I’m addicted to coffee, KDramas, and Sailor Moon. During the day, I work as a Youth Librarian, but at night,… Continue reading YA Scavenger Hunt Spring 2018!

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Why Some Books Resonate and Others Don’t

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I’m here to tell you why some books resonate and others don’t. Why? Because so many publishers/agents/editors are out there searching for the next big thing, and many authors are trying to become that. As authors, sometimes we stare at three or four different projects and wonder which one we should work on next (because… Continue reading Why Some Books Resonate and Others Don’t

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Ageism in Publishing

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The other day some truly awesome people began talking about ageism in publishing via Twitter. I first heard about it from Ashley Hearn, an editor at Page Street Publishing, but here’s an awesome thread from Susan Dennard, NYT bestseller author of the Witchland series. https://twitter.com/stdennard/status/976499652584509440 I encourage you to get online and read some of… Continue reading Ageism in Publishing

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I’m a Writer with Imposter Syndrome

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I have imposter syndrome. For those of you who don’t know, imposter syndrome “is a concept describing individuals who are marked by an inability to internalize their accomplishments and a persistent fear of being exposed as a fraud.” At least according to Wikipedia. (And, yes, I see the humor in starting this article with a… Continue reading I’m a Writer with Imposter Syndrome

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Your Story Ideas Aren’t Enough

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The other day I was on Twitter and saw someone tweet out something along the lines of, “YOUR STORY IDEA DOESN’T MEAN ANYTHING,” and I about had a heart attack, because WHAT. I mean, of course ideas matter. In fact, I’m one of those authors that keep lists and lists of ideas, because I believe… Continue reading Your Story Ideas Aren’t Enough

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Tips for Writing During a Life Change

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Life is crazy, right? There’s moving, job changes, babies, weddings, divorces, health complications, weather disasters, and (okay, I’ll stop listing all these crazy life changes. You get the point.) Life is fun, but it can get complicated. Working full time while writing is hard enough, but what do you do when you’re also coping with… Continue reading Tips for Writing During a Life Change

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Why I Don’t Have a Publication Coming Out This Year

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If you’ve been following my publication journey over the past few years, then some of you have probably already guessed that I don’t have a book coming out this year. Usually, you’re not supposed to admit these sorts of trials as an author, but I like to be transparent because I wish more authors were… Continue reading Why I Don’t Have a Publication Coming Out This Year