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
Guest Blog: The Scriptlings by Sorin Suciu
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. Shannon again--for only a moment. I'm still out of town, but I wanted to introduce my next guest blogger and thank him for helping me… Continue reading Guest Blog: The Scriptlings by Sorin Suciu
Guest Blog: Matter of Resistance – Six Years In The Making
Hey, everyone. For this brief moment, I am Shannon. The rest of this post has been written by the fantastic author, Raymond Vogel. You see, I'm out of town again due to a death in the family, but I'll be back on Tuesday, and Ray has graciously agreed to help me keep my blog going… Continue reading Guest Blog: Matter of Resistance – Six Years In The Making
Event: Book Signing
I think the title says it all! I'm going to be selling and signing books on July 27. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Joe's Town (12236 S. 71 Highway Grandview, MO 64030) On top of that, it's all part of an art show, so there will be plenty of authors to meet as well as… Continue reading Event: Book Signing
Novels to Movies
Before I start, I have to apologize! I've been really busy with numerous things in my life. I'm working really hard to finish the edits of Seconds Before Sunrise while completing my senior year in college. I'm also spending a lot of time with my family, but I promise I'm trying to post every other… Continue reading Novels to Movies
Editing Tips: Word Count
Word count matters. As writers,we've all heard this. Although there are exceptions, this rule is especially true for beginning writers applying to publishers. Because of this, I thought I'd talk about it today since I know many of my readers are looking at publications opportunities. 1. Target Audience: This is a big one, because it often… Continue reading Editing Tips: Word Count
