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
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#SATurday Confessions of a Slow Writer
I’m a slow writer. There. I said it. I’m a slow writer. (Just for extra measure.) You see, I used to think I was a fast writer. “I can write a manuscript in four months,” “I wrote that novella in a few days,” “That short story took me an hour.” Okay. So, I’ve never actually… Continue reading #SATurday Confessions of a Slow Writer
#WW The Difference of Pronunciation and Writing
#WW Pronunciation and Writing Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris demanded my attention simply from the title. Despite working with the English language every day—both as a writer and as an editor—I have difficulty speaking. I stumble and stutter a lot. Perhaps this is one of the reasons I worked so hard to… Continue reading #WW The Difference of Pronunciation and Writing
March Ketchup
March’s Ketchup Another month has passed, and during the month of March, we were able to meet more guest bloggers, read more news, and discover additional websites for writers and readers. For those of you just now checking in this month, Ketchup actually means “catch up”. At the end of every month, I write these… Continue reading March Ketchup
#WW: When Editing Isn’t Necessary
#WW: When Editing Isn’t Necessary The title is – obviously – a little misleading. Editing is always necessary. As a full-time writer and an editor, I can promise this from both ends, but – as the title also promises – there is a specific time period during the writing process where I don’t suggest editing.… Continue reading #WW: When Editing Isn’t Necessary
Self-Publishing Checklist
Shannon again to announce two events and today’s guest blogger. Books for Thought posted an interview I recently had with them where I discuss even more of my strange writing habits, my ultimate dream, and what I like and dislike about the writing process. Check out my answers and more by clicking here. Also, I… Continue reading Self-Publishing Checklist
