Useful websites and resources when researching Perth and West Australian history | shannonmeyerkort.com
Your brain is a cheat and a liar
When you are close to your work, you often can't see errors anymore, but I discovered a great tool that helps me hear them instead | Shannon Meyerkort
Really old books and how they disproved an ancient grudge
A chance discovery at a local book sale led me to disbunk a myth that related to an age-old grudge at my high school | Shannon Meyerkort
Taking your character out for tea
"It’s strange to think that someone who has been part of my life for so long can be so unknown. It’s even stranger when you consider that I am her creator." Learning to know your character | Shannon Meyerkort
Some thoughts on short story plots
One thing I find lacking is information about the content of short stories. What you can write about, the plot, the story itself | Shannon Meyerkort
2020: My Best Year Yet
This year I had a success rate of 14%, and while this number isn't something many people would publicly announce, what lies behind the 14% is an achievement I am proud of | Shannon Meyerkort
Virtual Literary Speed Dating – do’s and don’ts from a first-timer
Hints and tips for surviving a virtual literary speed date and how to pitch your manuscript | Shannon Meyerkort
How to Make a Book Tree
A step-by-step process of how to make a Book Christmas Tree (with a few detours) | Shannon Meyerkort
Finding Story Talismans and Motifs
Motifs are not necessarily part of the story and often do not carry any extra meaning for the characters themselves. It is a relationship between the author and audience... the symbols must be both subtle yet significant | Shannon Meyerkort
Starting from Scratch (again)
What happens when you realise you need to rewrite your entire book because you didn't tell the story you thought you had? A lesson in starting over | Shannon Meyerkort
