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
Tag: novel writing
#WW Real-Life Characters Behind a Novel
Everyone knows the author is not the only person behind a novel’s creation. Publishers, editors, cover artists, and formatters are just a few of the technical people behind the masterpiece. Bloggers, reviewers, beat readers, and readers are just a couple of the people who help spread the masterpiece. But there’s another type of person who… Continue reading #WW Real-Life Characters Behind a Novel
#MondayBlogs: Never Give Up On An Idea
Intro: Pau’s Castles is a website that has a special place in my heart. I first met Pau across the blogosphere when I asked her to read The Timely Death Trilogy. Her reviewing style blew me away, and we ended up chatting—and never stopping. Her friendship is something I continue to cherish. Pau is a… Continue reading #MondayBlogs: Never Give Up On An Idea
#MondayBlogs: The Importance of Setting in a Novel
Intro: Monday has reached us again, and today brings us another guest blogger. Today, I am pleased to announce Tara Mayoros, author of Broken Smiles. This well-traveled writer has written a wonderful post about the importance of setting in a novel, and her writing tips are sure to stay with us the next time we… Continue reading #MondayBlogs: The Importance of Setting in a Novel
The Struggling (Sometimes Starving) Writer
The Struggling (Sometimes Starving) Writer As many of you know, I love listening. Hearing the stories of strangers is often the most inspiring moments of my own life. It’s also how I fell in love with listening, and this is why I enjoy hearing your opinions and suggestions so much. Recently, Bob Clary – the… Continue reading The Struggling (Sometimes Starving) Writer
When Characters Say Too Much or Too Little
Announcements: I have a couple announcements today. First, I would like to thank The Opinionated Woman’s Musings and Books for Fun for nominating ShannonAThompson.com for the Lovely Blog Award. I nominated six blogs on my Facebook page to keep it going! In other news, P.S. Bartlett interviewed me, and we discussed my writing process as… Continue reading When Characters Say Too Much or Too Little
Website Wonders
Announcements: All day today, I’ll be on The Authors Show, a radio station, and I hope you check out the interview by clicking here. Share it around if you want! But if you’re more into the reading side, Elaine Jeremiah wrote the latest review of Take Me Tomorrow, and you can click here to read her… Continue reading Website Wonders
Writing Tips: Character Profiles
Lots of announcements today before I share my thoughts on creating character profiles: ShannonAThompson.com hit 17,000 followers! This is truly amazing, and I cannot believe that we’re continuing to grow. I started this little blog without any expectations, but if I had started it with expectations - I’m positive you have surpassed even my wildest dreams.… Continue reading Writing Tips: Character Profiles
I Am Not My Characters
First, I would like to thank Honya’s Bookshelf for nominating ShannonAThompson.com for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award. I posted about it on my author Facebook, but here were the three blogs I nominated - A Writer’s Life, EBook Bum, Books are Delicious - and I would love for you all to check them out. …… Continue reading I Am Not My Characters
Website Wonders
It’s that time again! Today is Website Wonders, and my next post will be June’s Ketchup. But I’m switching it up a little bit. Today, I’ll be sharing all of the websites I’ve come across this month that I think you’ll enjoy – but I’m also sharing a small excerpt of Take Me Tomorrow. Don’t… Continue reading Website Wonders
