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How I write

My writing process is like a mixed bag of lollies - grab a handful and see what you get | Shannon Meyerkort

Posted byShannon MeyerkortSeptember 2, 2021Posted inLessons and failuresTags:behind the scenes, failures, lessons, writing, writing a novelLeave a comment on How I write

Seeing the World Through Her Eyes

Having a child with reading and writing difficulties sometimes seems strange considering I spend my life reading and writing | Shannon Meyerkort

Posted byShannon MeyerkortAugust 24, 2021December 21, 2022Posted indyslexiaTags:dyslexia, lessons, other people's storiesLeave a comment on Seeing the World Through Her Eyes

Journalling the Pandemic

I've been keeping a journal since the start of the pandemic and I don't know when I will be able to finish it | Shannon Meyerkort

Posted byShannon MeyerkortJuly 8, 2021Posted inCOVID-19Tags:COVID-19, history, lessonsLeave a comment on Journalling the Pandemic

Researching the Past (in Perth)

Useful websites and resources when researching Perth and West Australian history | shannonmeyerkort.com

Posted byShannon MeyerkortJune 10, 2021Posted inPerth History, researchTags:behind the scenes, history, Perth History, The Teacher's Story, writingLeave a comment on Researching the Past (in Perth)

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

Posted byShannon MeyerkortMay 19, 2021May 20, 2021Posted inLessons and failuresTags:failures, lessons, writing1 Comment on Your brain is a cheat and a liar

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

Posted byShannon MeyerkortApril 18, 2021July 5, 2024Posted inPerth HistoryTags:history, Perth History, researchLeave a comment on Really old books and how they disproved an ancient grudge

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

Posted byShannon MeyerkortMarch 9, 2021September 27, 2022Posted inThe Teacher's StoryTags:characters, failures, writing a novel, writing the past3 Comments on Taking your character out for tea

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

Posted byShannon MeyerkortJanuary 24, 2021November 25, 2021Posted inLessons and failures, short storiesTags:lessons, other people's stories, writingLeave a comment on Some thoughts on short story plots

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

Posted byShannon MeyerkortDecember 30, 2020December 30, 2020Posted inLessons and failuresTags:failures, writing1 Comment on 2020: My Best Year Yet

Virtual Literary Speed Dating – tips from a first-timer

Hints and tips for surviving a virtual literary speed date and how to pitch your manuscript | Shannon Meyerkort

Posted byShannon MeyerkortDecember 7, 2020October 4, 2021Posted inLessons and failuresTags:lessons, pitching, writing, writing a novel1 Comment on Virtual Literary Speed Dating – tips from a first-timer

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