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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
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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
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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
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Becoming a Published Author-Perhaps I Don’t Know What Words Are After All!
Hello from the depths of writing helheim (that, believe it or not, is a reference to my book…I will provide no context for this.) I swear, it’s like I’m swimming through literal mud right now. My progress this last week… Continue reading
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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
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Becoming a Published Author-Mud, Goal Setting, and Rocky
Hello from the trenches! Your girl is deep in the mud, caked and covered, and in desperate need of a warm change of clothes and a long shower. But!! When you set your mind to getting your work into the… Continue reading
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Day 23 of Becoming a Published Author and I’ll Be Gosh Dang Darned if I Don’t Accomplish This
Perhaps its burnout or the fact that I’ve been on social media a little too much as of lately but I am feeling drained. I’m also seriously worried I wont be able to finished this book in order to publish… Continue reading
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Day 22 of Becoming a Published Author and the Itch to Keep Writing is Unbearable
I didn’t post any updates for the last two days…but I didn’t take a break even though maybe I should have. I’m sure anyone who is simply working on something, whether it’s a book, a painting, maybe even a table,… Continue reading
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Day 21 of Becoming a Published Author and I’M FINISHED THE FIRST DRAFT!
I’M OFFICIALLY ON MY SECOND DRAFT!!!!!! I didn’t get to 70 k words, but I did say that if the story felt it had reached its natural conclusion, I’d let myself start in on draft 2. So that feeling is… Continue reading
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