When Writing Makes Reading Hard by Susannah Ailene Martin I’ve been writing seriously since I was 15. In other words, I’ve had 5 years of training in the craft of writing. That’s how writing works; the more you do it, the better you get at it. I’ve learned a lot about how story structure works and… Continue reading When Writing Makes Reading Hard
Category: Guest Blogger
#MondayBlogs What It’s Like To Co-Author With Your Mother
Intro: Recently, I had a blast working with young adult author Bronte Huskins and her mother, Sarah Newton. Together, they wrote the novel, Never Mind My Thigh Gap, a story about a young girl joining a model competition to overcome her insecurities while finding friends along the way. (I love this novel, by the way.)… Continue reading #MondayBlogs What It’s Like To Co-Author With Your Mother
#MondayBlogs Six Ways to Write Efficiently for Full-Time Workers
Intro: Let’s face it. Authors are lucky if they write full time. The majority of writers work full-time jobs and then start writing afterward. Today’s guest blogger is tackling how full-time workers can increase efficiency. Today's guest post is by Kenneth Waldman. Kenneth is a Professional Writer and also an Editorial Assistant at EssayMama.com. The… Continue reading #MondayBlogs Six Ways to Write Efficiently for Full-Time Workers
#MondayBlogs Where My Girls At?
Intro: Shannon, here, but only for a bit. Today, I have a wonderful guest blogger with an equally as wonderful guest post. Kendra L. Saunders is a time-and-space traveling fashionista author. Even better? She’s broadening the horizon for female characters by featuring a protagonist in her late 20’s, a very underrepresented group in fiction, and… Continue reading #MondayBlogs Where My Girls At?
#MondayBlogs 10 Books That Will Inspire You To Travel
Intro: As many of you know, I love reading…and I absolutely love traveling. So, when Jason Biondo approached me with the idea of combining these two topics, I was on board. I hope you enjoy this list as much as I do! (The first book is one of my all-time favorites.) Welcome, Jason! Disclaimer: The… Continue reading #MondayBlogs 10 Books That Will Inspire You To Travel
#MondayBlogs All You Need (as a writer)
Intro: Being a writer isn’t a decision for many. You just are. Still, it takes a lot to decide to be true to you and your work. Today’s guest blogger knows this lesson all too well. Ken Hughes, an urban fantasy author, discusses the truth behind what it takes to be an author—and how to… Continue reading #MondayBlogs All You Need (as a writer)
#MondayBlogs Find Your Perfect Editor: 7 Valuable Tips
Intro: Last week we talked about how to self-edit before you found an editor for your manuscript. This week we’re talking about how to find that perfect editor. This topic is very important to me, since I’m a full-time editor. It’s vital for authors and editors to find the perfect fit for one another. Special… Continue reading #MondayBlogs Find Your Perfect Editor: 7 Valuable Tips
#MondayBlogs 6 Tools to Improve Your Grammar
Intro: Every writer needs an editor, but before that, every writer needs to edit for themselves. It’s always best to make your manuscript the best manuscript you can before you hire someone else to help on top of that. Because of this need, I am excited to share today’s article with you. Sarah Whitson is… Continue reading #MondayBlogs 6 Tools to Improve Your Grammar
#MondayBlogs Writing Rituals: All You Need To Know
Intro: There are so many writing tips out there many writers don’t know where to start when they are looking for extra help. Sometimes, it’s as simple as starting with yourself, like your daily habits or your office space. Today, Heena Rathore P. is discussing writing rituals and how creating one can help energize your… Continue reading #MondayBlogs Writing Rituals: All You Need To Know
#MondayBlogs: My Writer’s Story: Different to the One I Imagined
Intro: While many claim there is one publishing formula, there are hundreds, and the more writers you meet, the more variations of publishing journeys you hear. I find them fascinating, and I’m always eager to hear another’s story. Today’s writer is sharing his. Welcome author Shane Joseph. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in guest… Continue reading #MondayBlogs: My Writer’s Story: Different to the One I Imagined
Shannon A. Thompson 