by Shannon Dittemore | Aug 11, 2021 | Discovery Writing, First Drafts, The Craft of Writing, Writing
Whether I’m standing in front of a room full of young writers or I’m sitting at my desk penning an article, my goal is always to give my audience something meaningful, something helpful, and something fresh. I find the most honest way for me to do that is...
by Shannon Dittemore | May 12, 2021 | Writing
Good morning, friends! I’m just weeks away from turning in the sequel to my YA Fantasy, WINTER, WHITE AND WICKED. I’d love to tell you that it’s ready to be seen by my editor, but I’m still hammering away at it. And while I was thinking about...
by Shannon Dittemore | Apr 14, 2021 | Writing
Have you ever thought about what makes a good villain? I think about it all the time. One of my absolute favorites is Moriarty from the BBC series Sherlock. The actor has filled out the role in compelling ways, to be sure, but it’s more than that. It’s the writing....
by Shannon Dittemore | Mar 10, 2021 | Grow An Author, Plot, Story Beginnings
Stephanie here. Shannon is in the middle of a move (and a book deadline . . . pray for Shannon!) so we’re pulling a post from the archives on her behalf. This post originally ran in 2018, but it’s definitely worth reading again. The promises you make to...
by Shannon Dittemore | Feb 10, 2021 | Author Life, Creativity, Encouragement, Time Management, Writing, Writing Life
Every writer approaches the practice of writing differently. Some are very practical about it. They write because it is their job. They write because if they don’t they won’t get paid. Even if they’re not currently on assignment, under contract, or...
