by Shannon Dittemore | May 10, 2023 | Author Life, Encouragement, Time Management
About a decade ago, following the release of my third book, I found myself in a very strange season. After a year and a half of drafting and editing and blog tours and book releases and marketing endeavors, my first publishing contract had run its course. The Angel...
by Shannon Dittemore | Apr 12, 2023 | Author Life, Characters, Creativity, Discovery Writing, Writing, Writing Life
Writing a novel isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s work. And that’s exactly as it should be. Every story starts with the shimmer of an idea. Close enough that you can see its potential, and far enough from realization that you have to chase it down....
by Shannon Dittemore | Mar 8, 2023 | Elements of Fiction, Theme, Writing, Writing Life
Today, as we explore theme, we reach the end of our series on The Five Elements of Fiction. If you’re jumping into the series now, or would like to revisit the other elements, tap the links below: The Five Elements of Fiction The Five Elements of Fiction: Style...
by Shannon Dittemore | Feb 8, 2023 | Plot, Story Structure, The Craft of Writing, Writing
Just two elements left! Plot and Theme! If you’re playing catch up, here are the previous articles in this series introducing the Five Elements of Fiction: The Five Elements of Fiction The Five Elements of Fiction: Style The Five Elements of Fiction: Character...
by Shannon Dittemore | Jan 11, 2023 | Elements of Fiction, Setting, The Craft of Writing, World Building, Writing
Today, we’re going to dive back into our series focusing on the Five Elements of Fiction, but first things first! Yesterday, my newest book, REBEL, BRAVE AND BRUTAL, hit shelves! It’s the sequel to my 2020 release, WINTER, WHITE AND WICKED and it feels so...
