Writing Tips

#MondayBlogs Writers, Should You Get Scrivener?

I’m a writer. Nowadays that means spending a lot of time on a computer, typing away word after word until the glorious moment of THE END is reached. Granted, I don’t always type. My favorite two tools remain a pen and paper. Oh! And Sticky Notes. But I’m also open-minded. I love trying new technologies… Continue reading #MondayBlogs Writers, Should You Get Scrivener?

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#MondayBlogs Writing, Creating, and Loving Villains

Wizard World Comic Con invited me to speak on the panel Villains vs. Villains with authors Genese Davis, Jack Burgos, and RA Jones last month, and I loved it! We had a great time talking about what makes a villain likable, memorable, or just plain evil. Today, since I know so many of you couldn’t… Continue reading #MondayBlogs Writing, Creating, and Loving Villains

Author Announcements

I Am Back! (With Changes & Celebration!)

I’m back! (As promised.) And below, you can read about new changes coming to http://www.ShannonAThompson.com. I will post articles only on Mondays. These articles will be brand-new writing tips and publishing advice across various spectrums. I am discontinuing my Website Wonders and Ketchup series, and I’m officially stepping away from Coffee & Cats, my YouTube… Continue reading I Am Back! (With Changes & Celebration!)

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Bye Bye Blogging (For Now)

Don’t be afraid! Don’t be! Every year I do this, but I know many of you are new, so here’s a little explanation. I am taking a month off of blogging and social media in general. While November was last year’s doom and gloom month, this year I have chosen October. But what do I… Continue reading Bye Bye Blogging (For Now)

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September’s Ketchup

September was too much fun! 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 posts, my top referrer,… Continue reading September’s Ketchup

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Website Wonders & Four-Year Blogiversary

First, I want to give a shout out to WordPress and everyone I've met in the blogosphere! Today is my four-year anniversary with WordPress, and I'm still totally, completely in love with this community. Thanks for having me. ~SAT Every month, I share all of the websites I come across that I find helpful, humorous,… Continue reading Website Wonders & Four-Year Blogiversary

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November Snow Paperback Release & Sequel Sneak Peeks!

Today’s post is short and sweet. The paperback of Bad Bloods: November Snow released! So, who wants some sneak peeks? 😀 Bad Bloods: November Rain is FREE Amazon, Barnes & Noble, iBooks, Kobo, Smashwords, Goodreads Bad Bloods: November Snow Amazon, Barnes & Noble, iBooks, Kobo, Smashwords, Goodreads Free Bad Bloods Prequel: Wattpad What are the latest readers saying? “A powerful work of art. In November Rain, Thompson… Continue reading November Snow Paperback Release & Sequel Sneak Peeks!

Writing Tips

#WW Help! My Female Character Is Flat

I’m guilty! Oh, so guilty. While writing my latest manuscript for my publisher, I hit a snag 38,000 words in, and could not—for the life of me—figure out what was wrong with it. Then, I realized what happened. My female protagonist was flat. Allow me to back track for a little bit. I never used… Continue reading #WW Help! My Female Character Is Flat

Writing Tips

#WW Writing Quicksand

Writing quicksand is a term I like to use to describe when writing is doing more damage than good. You know, the more you move, the faster you sink? It can happen in writing, too. Of course, writers should write all time. Whenever they can, really. But sometimes, it’s best to walk away for a… Continue reading #WW Writing Quicksand

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#SATurdate: Blue Lily, Lily Blue, Jane Got a Gun, Sausage Party, & Galaktaboreko

What I’m Writing: I worked with some awesome writers this week on various projects! I’m keeping my fingers crossed about the future, because I love, love, love where everything is going. All that being said, I work with a lot of writers from all kinds of backgrounds every day. So many of us are not… Continue reading #SATurdate: Blue Lily, Lily Blue, Jane Got a Gun, Sausage Party, & Galaktaboreko