Miscellaneous · Writing Tips

You’re Spell Check is All Ways Write

You’re Spell Check is All Ways Write If you’re a writer or a reader, you probably just had a panic attack due to my horribly written title. Fortunately, you don’t have to correct me. I know it’s wrong. It’s terribly wrong. But here’s the funny part: my spellchecker didn’t even underline that sentence. In fact,… Continue reading You’re Spell Check is All Ways Write

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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

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Different Social Medias and How I Use Them as an Author

One announcement today: Taking on a World of Words nominated ShannonAThompson.com for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award! Thank you 😀 When I am nominated, I post the facts and blogs on my Facebook page, but I also want you to check out the three blogs I nominated: Ciara Darren, Fallen Manga Studios, Elie Eldritch. …… Continue reading Different Social Medias and How I Use Them as an Author

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Happy Fourth! & Take Me Tomorrow News

This is one of those rare posts where my announcements are not separated from my post, and you’ll see why below: Happy Fourth of July for everyone who is celebrating today! The past two Independence Days, I talked about how important the holiday is for The Timely Death Trilogy. For that reason, I wanted to… Continue reading Happy Fourth! & Take Me Tomorrow News

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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

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June’s Ketchup

Here we are again – the end of the month, the beginning of a new one soon to come. Ketchup posts are among my favorite type of posts (but really, who can choose?) because I enjoy sharing what was the most popular and least popular here on ShannonAThompson.com. If you’re new, these “Ketchup” posts are… Continue reading June’s Ketchup

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The Beginning of my Writing Process

First, thank you so much for all of your fantastic birthday wishes! I can honestly say that my 23rd birthday was the best birthday I’ve had. It was a perfect day. (I mean, I had mousse cake AND coffee. What isn’t perfect about that?) My Amazon rankings even went up! So thank you for your… Continue reading The Beginning of my Writing Process

Author Announcements

Birthday Author Announcements

Today is my birthday - I have turned 23 on the 23rd - and I wanted to celebrate with you all today, so here are some announcements: The final edits for Take Me Tomorrow have been turned in! All that AEC Stellar Publishing has left to do is format and release it! I am very… Continue reading Birthday Author Announcements

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Writing Tips: Introducing Your Characters

Special thanks to The Leisure Zone for reviewing Minutes Before Sunset: "A great read. I absolutely enjoyed reading it and it does take your imagination for a ride...This is a great leading book. I cannot wait to read the following books.” Click here to read the full review or click here to check out Minutes… Continue reading Writing Tips: Introducing Your Characters

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My Week as an Author: the Many Ups and Downs

If you follow my Facebook page, then you’ve seen the events that I am about to talk about, and you saw them happen to me in real-time. (What can I say? Facebook is my go-to place to speak to you all live.) But if you don’t follow my Facebook page: 1. You missed out on… Continue reading My Week as an Author: the Many Ups and Downs