Website Update: Shannon A. Thompson went over 8,500 followers! Thank you for your support. 😀 Yesterday I was very flattered to be featured on Read to Write Stories, a fantastic and detailed blog written by reader and writer, Michaell Noll. I definitely recommend his blog if you're a writer looking for new ways to enhance… Continue reading Writing Tips: Setting Rules
New Edition Release
That's right! Minutes Before Sunset has been updated--cover and all! So what does this mean? If you've seen the paperback physically, the cover may have looked a little washed out. (Less contrast in color) And now it's been changed due to a number of requests. The cover is as bright as ever, and two more… Continue reading New Edition Release
Writing Tips: Method Acting
Method acting--if you're familiar with it, you probably start thinking of Heath Ledger, Robert De Niro, or Daniel Day-Lewis. If you're not familiar with it, it's defined as an acting method in which actors and actresses never break character while shooting a film. Another aspect some consider "Method Acting" is when actors go to extremes,… Continue reading Writing Tips: Method Acting
Writing Tips From My Film Class.
As many of you know, I am about to go into my last semester at the University of Kansas. (I cannot wait to graduate!) School is a big part of my life right now, so that's why I like to share my favorite books that we read during my classes. Since my summer semester just… Continue reading Writing Tips From My Film Class.
Writing and Airports
Writing and airports. What do they have in common? I'm sure I could come up with a creative joke, but I'd rather move right on to this writing prompt. For the past few weeks, I've been spending a lot of time in, out, and around airports. Those little moments brought lingering thoughts of potential plots… Continue reading Writing and Airports
Editing Tips: Grammarly
I used Grammarly to grammar check this post, because Bogart would rather I spend time feeding him than editing. ;] No. Really. This sentence defines what my first post in August will be about: editing. Here's to August--another month of writing, reading, and dreaming is ahead of us, and I wanted to begin with a very… Continue reading Editing Tips: Grammarly
Website Wonders
Website Update: Minutes Before Sunset hit 100 adds on Goodreads with a 4.7 star rating! So I want to share more websites I've come across for writing and/or writing tips. But I'm really interested if any of you have done any from the first list. For the life of me, I cannot figure out how… Continue reading Website Wonders
150th Post
It's a good feeling seeing those numbers rise--whether it be fellow authors I've connected with, sales, or blog comments that represent all the conversations I've had with passionate readers, writers, and dreamers. So I wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who supports so many people on this journey of writing and publishing. I… Continue reading 150th Post
Pennsylvania
So I'm back! And I'm really glad everyone kept my blog going while I gone on family business. I am really busy right now--I just got back, but I have my final this Friday. It's all great, but I thought today I'd simply share my trip with everyone :] Pennsylvania Sunrise My dad and I… Continue reading Pennsylvania
Guest Blog; Passion – Writing for Yourself
Website Update: The Shannon A. Thompson, author Facebook page has surpassed 500 likes! Thank you for making my trip that much better. I can't wait to share it with everyone. Hey, everyone. It's Shannon, introducing Ky Grabowski. You might recognize her, because I talk about how wonderful she is all of the time! That is why I… Continue reading Guest Blog; Passion – Writing for Yourself
