Miscellaneous

Trying to Write as a Pantser

I’m a pantser for the first time. What’s a pantser? Someone who writes a book with no plan, as opposed to a plotter, who, you know, plots. Normally, I plot like crazy. I have plots for my plots. (Also known as subplots.) And though I almost always deviate from my original plans, I always have… Continue reading Trying to Write as a Pantser

Miscellaneous

April Ketchup

  Wow! So, Bad Bloods is up for pre-order, and naturally, my life has gotten pretty insane. I loved this month, and I hope you’ll enjoy catching up! For those of you just now checking in this month, Ketchup actually means “catch up.” At the end of every month, I write these posts describing what… Continue reading April Ketchup

Writing Tips

#MondayBlogs How To Enjoy Blogging As An Author

In an ever-changing social media frenzy, it is easy to feel overwhelmed when starting out on social media or as you continue to grow your Internet visibility. One of the topics I constantly see discussed in the numerous forums I lurk in is blogging. Do authors have to blog? (No.) How many times should I… Continue reading #MondayBlogs How To Enjoy Blogging As An Author

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#SATurday Three-Year Blogging Anniversary

So, wow. Yesterday was my three-year anniversary of blogging right here on http://www.ShannonAThompson.com. Three years. My first blog post was on September 25, 2012. I never realized how much my life would change once I started this blog. For instance, back then, I had just started my last year of college at the University of… Continue reading #SATurday Three-Year Blogging Anniversary

Guest Blogger · Writing Tips

#MondayBlogs: Learning SEO: 5 Reasons It’s Now a Must for Freelance Online Writers

Intro: SEO Terms. That single two-word combination probably put knots in someone’s stomach. It’s a necessary evil, a vital tool to use for surviving the Internet game, and today’s guest blogger, Eve Haugen, is here to explain why. She also helps you improve your footing in the SEO-crazy world. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed… Continue reading #MondayBlogs: Learning SEO: 5 Reasons It’s Now a Must for Freelance Online Writers

Writing Tips

#WW: How to Keep Blogging

#WW: How to Keep Blogging In an ever-changing social media frenzy, it is easy to feel overwhelmed when starting out or even as you continue to grow your Internet visibility. One of the topics I constantly see discussed in the numerous forums I lurk in is blogging. Do authors have to blog? (No.) How many… Continue reading #WW: How to Keep Blogging

Miscellaneous

October Ketchup

October's Ketchup October’s Ketchup has arrived! For those of you just now checking in this month, Ketchup actually means “catch up.” At the end of every month, I write these posts describing what goes on behind the scenes at ShannonAThompson.com. Some of the topics I cover include my big moments, top blog post, guest posts,… Continue reading October Ketchup