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March 16, 2026

Becoming a Published Author-Maybe, Perhaps, By Chance, I Know What I’m Doing?

For those of you who don’t know, my name is Shy MacShannon and I am a Canadian (soon-to-be published) author. I’m currently working on my debut Chuck the Chosen, a comedic fantasy about a 34-year-old guy who just wants to… Continue reading
March 4, 2026

Blog for New Writers-The Benefit of a Writing Contest (and which ones I’ve participated in)

When I first graduated from my English degree, I didn’t know what I was doing. I basically googled and scrolled Instagram till my fingers bled to find credible contests that I felt like I could genuinely trust. Because let’s face… Continue reading
March 1, 2026

Journey to Becoming a Published Author-First Time for Everything

Today marks the beginning of draft 2 of Chuck the Chosen. I’ve drafted stories, both short and long, but never have I completed a novel from start to finish, drafting included. I’m in unknown territory, and frankly, I’m slightly in… Continue reading
February 11, 2026

Blog for New Writers-Why I’m Using Chapter Titles

For anyone who has read earlier posts of this blog, you will have seen that I wanted to create a blog for new writers. It stemmed from the fact that when I first started out I felt so overwhelmed by… Continue reading
January 17, 2026

Becoming a Published Author-The Halfway Mark and Slight Burnout

I am officially at the halfway mark in Chuck the Chosen but you know what that means? I’m second-guessing everything I’ve written thus far! Not to worry, I’m throating punching the self-doubt and imposter syndrome. I’ll gaslight myself into believing… Continue reading
January 1, 2026

Becoming a Published Author: Finally Ready and No Longer Afraid

I hate to admit this but we all go through it. I let life get in the way of what I so desperately want out of this one life I get to have. But you know what? That’s okay. I’m… Continue reading
July 5, 2025

Day 6-Becoming a Published Author

Sometimes I wish I wasn’t a panster. I tried, genuinely. I gave outlining a go and it didn’t make the writing process any easier. And honestly, it takes the mystery out of it. I like finding out what… Continue reading
July 4, 2025

Day 5 of Writing My Debut Epic Fantasy

Today was a damn good day. I was worried when I woke up and pulled out my laptop that I had completely lost the momentum I had boasted about yesterday. But it honestly turned into the best writing… Continue reading
April 24, 2025

Session With Dr.G

I came up with this idea a few years ago thinking I could use it to get into a creative writing class and put it down because I just couldn’t get it to work. Cut to the actual class and… Continue reading
May 1, 2024

The Post Where I Gush About “Almost” Making Someone Cry

If you’re a writer like me than you know how good of a feeling you get when you’ve successfully made someone feel something by reading your work. And if you’re a reader like me than you know how much you… Continue reading