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Why writing a first draft is like having a baby

October 21, 2019June 18, 20201 Comment

Writing the first draft of a novel is a bit like having a baby...

100 Days of Writing

August 1, 2019June 18, 20202 Comments

Almost six months ago I made myself a deal. Wanting an incentive to sit and write every day, I promised myself that if I wrote for 100 days between that day – the 18th of February – and my birthday, which falls mid-August, I would let myself get a Little Street Library. I love Little … Continue reading 100 Days of Writing

Opportunity Lost

October 14, 2018Leave a comment

October 15th is the International Day of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance. In honour of all the mums and dads out there with heavy hearts tomorrow and every day, I am publishing two pieces, written a while ago now, but always relevant. They're neither short reads nor easy reads. I wrote them with loved ones … Continue reading Opportunity Lost

Keeping Mum

October 14, 2018November 18, 2019Leave a comment

October 15th is the International Day of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance. In honour of all the mums and dads out there with heavy hearts tomorrow and every day, I am publishing two pieces, written a while ago, but always relevant. They're neither short reads nor easy reads. I wrote them with loved ones in … Continue reading Keeping Mum

50 Foolproof Writing Prompts That Will Motivate Anyone

September 25, 2017October 4, 2020Leave a comment

50 original and helpful writing prompts that will help you start a new story or get to know your characters betters | from Shannon Meyerkort

1,000,000 Clicks and Counting: How to write a viral blog post

October 28, 2014June 18, 20201 Comment

How to write a viral blog post from someone who scored a million clicks in a week | Shannon Meyerkort - Author

The Brutal Truth About Making Money as a Writer?

May 9, 2013October 4, 202010 Comments

Most people are too polite to ask, but it’s pretty clear after I mention to people I am a writer the second question they want to ask is “how much money do you make?” The first is usually ‘have I read anything you have written?’ which is difficult to answer because they are a complete … Continue reading The Brutal Truth About Making Money as a Writer?

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