Happy Halloween! I don’t know about you, but Halloween has always been one of my favorite holidays. In fact, one time my father snuck into my car while I was at school and filled it with Halloween balloons, chocolates, and a pumpkin-shaped candle burner. (I know. He’s the greatest. Though I admit, I didn’t know… Continue reading Tips for Writing Spooky
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Teachings from my Twitter Poll Story
It was noon, the sun was high, and I was standing on my back porch trying to get some fresh air during my lunch break when I heard strange music coming from the woods behind my house. Naturally, my imagination ran off with dreams of fairy parties and otherworldly adventures. It was a brief moment… Continue reading Teachings from my Twitter Poll Story
Starting a Novel: Tips, Tricks, & A Little Chaos
I recently finished a major revision on a manuscript. Typically that calls for a well-deserved break, to which I shake my fists at, because I am a write-aholic, and I love nothing more than to immediately jump into my next, shiny, new project. That’s right. I already started another novel. Why did I already start… Continue reading Starting a Novel: Tips, Tricks, & A Little Chaos
Tracking Character Motivations with a Free Spreadsheet
It’s no secret that I’m currently revising a manuscript. I’ve been talking about revising a lot lately and giving glimpses into what my revision process looks like. I’m currently on my third draft of a multi-POV sci-fi novel, and I am still smoothing out my character motivations. (What can I say? It can be tricky!… Continue reading Tracking Character Motivations with a Free Spreadsheet
My Experience Querying & Getting an Agent
Recently, as many of you know, I signed with a literary agent. (See announcement.) It’s a time a lot of writers dream of, a time highlighted with celebratory GIF tweets screaming, I did it! I did it! And I’m READY. It’s a lot of fun, definitely exciting, and often followed up with a “How I Got My… Continue reading My Experience Querying & Getting an Agent
#MondayBlogs: Why Writing is Better Than Sex
Intro: Today is Monday, which brings us #MondayBlogs – a.k.a. guest writer day! Every Monday, a fellow blogger will be covering a topic revolving around reading and writing, and today's topic is obviously rather humorous, but it’s also an infograph. If you want to be a guest blogger, check out the information below the infograph.… Continue reading #MondayBlogs: Why Writing is Better Than Sex
The Author Extension Community
It’s a new year and so much has changed already. My publisher - AEC Stellar Publishing, Inc. - has cranked its gears and remodeled itself for the future. Instead of being a simple publisher, we are now an open and growing community of writers, cover artists, and editors supporting one another. You don’t have to be… Continue reading The Author Extension Community
Why Are Authors “Hating” On One Another?
Website Update: We hit 9,000 followers on the 19th! That means a HUGE giveaway is coming soon. If you'd like your book to be a part of it, please email me at shannonathompson@aol.com. Other than that, THANK YOU for all of your dedicated support and heartfelt encouragement. There are many authors and writers out there,… Continue reading Why Are Authors “Hating” On One Another?
