Shannon A. Thompson

Thank you to everyone who attended my writing goals webinar last night! My next event is coming up on May 22 through Reedsy  
          
          Learn how to write a series on Wednesday, May 22. 
          
          More info & registration: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/book-series/

What's the difference between Enemies to Lovers and Rivals to Lovers? 
          
          What makes these tropes successful, and how do they stand apart from each other? 
          
          Let's talk about it.
          
          https://shannonathompson.com/2024/05/06/enemies-to-lovers-vs-rivals-to-lovers-meeting-readers-expectations/

If you’re someone who’s interested in working in publishing, here’s some quick tips to help you navigate your journey.
          
          https://shannonathompson.com/2024/04/29/my-new-publishing-job-tips-on-how-you-can-get-one/ #publishing #jobopportunity #PublishingJobs #PublishingJourney #dreamjob

Have you ever started writing a book only to come across a published book that is eerily similar? This is why you shouldn't be discouraged. 
          
          https://shannonathompson.com/2024/04/15/why-similar-ideas-shouldnt-deter-your-writing-journey/ #writingtips #writingcommunity #publishing

I’m teaching two free, virtual writing classes this spring! 
          
          ✍️ How to Begin and End Chapters Effectively on 4/16
          
           Break Up Your Novel into Attainable Goals on 5/7
          
          Check out a sneak peek and get more information: https://shannonathompson.com/2024/04/01/a-sneak-peek-of-the-free-writing-classes-im-teaching-this-spring/

"What’s a story without a reader?" feels a lot like "If a tree falls in a forest and nobody is around to hear it, does it make a sound?" 
          
          Let's talk about it.
          
          https://shannonathompson.com/2024/03/18/why-i-want-to-publish-my-stories-and-not-just-write-them-for-me/

Give yourself permission to revive while you revise. Your work will thank you for it.
          
          https://shannonathompson.com/2024/03/04/revise-and-revive-how-taking-a-break-can-boost-your-revision-energy/

FUN NEWS I'm now an editor & book coach on Reedsy! I am focusing on fantasy, romance, and thrillers.
          
          Learn more: https://reedsy.com/shannon-thompson-4f6
          
          My services include:
          Book Coaching
          Query Letter Review
          Editorial Assessment
          ✍️Developmental Editing

It’s easy to look at the newly coined term and think “Romance” + “Fantasy” = “Romantasy” but it’s not that simple.
          
          https://shannonathompson.com/2024/02/19/whats-the-difference-between-romantasy-and-romantic-fantasy/

Imagine this: You’ve written an entire novel and found critique partners. Then you get the feedback, and some of the notes confuse the hell out of you because they’re asking you to do things you’ve already done. 
          
          Here's how to handle it: 
          https://shannonathompson.com/2024/02/05/when-revision-feedback-makes-you-think-but-i-did-do-that/