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Shelley Young is an international bestselling author who writes Thriller-Suspense, Historical Sagas, Steamy Romance, Non-Fiction, and Science Fiction. Passionate about all things books, she's also a writing coach and speaker, and loves inspiring new authors to achieve their goals. She resides in California with her husband and spends all of her spare time writing new novels she believes the reading world will enjoy. ...more

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Hi Shelly, nice to hear from you. Keep in touch. Kharis Macey

Shelley Young It's nice to meet you as well! How's the writing and reading coming along?…moreIt's nice to meet you as well! How's the writing and reading coming along?(less)

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What do you do if you feel like giving up on the novel you're currently writing? How do keep going with it and not think "Oh, this'll never work."?

Shelley Young I love this question, because all writers, regardless of experience, has faced this issue before. Here is my answer.

1. Usually one reason for wanting …moreI love this question, because all writers, regardless of experience, has faced this issue before. Here is my answer.

1. Usually one reason for wanting to give up is plot related. You have the meat of the story, but not all the bones to hold it together. Plotting comes easy for some, and not so easy for others. If the reason is plot related, my suggestion is to allow someone you trust to read and give their advice on what they feel is missing or what the characters should do. You'll be surprised of the answers you get. As a book coach, I have aspiring authors to send me the basic outline of the plot. Usually I can spot the problem, point it out and they move on.

2. We also get this feeling when we feel the plot is too weak. If this is the case, and I suggest this strongly, add a subplot that will send your characters into a tailspin. Make your antagonist the mother of all antagonist, then help your protagonist overcome, triump and prevail!

3. Kill off your little darlings. Don't know what this means? Authors little darlings are all of the scenes that are well-written but doesn't propel the story along. As authors, we become attached to these scenes and allow them to survive. It's these scenes that often give us writer's block, because after we write it we ask, 'Hmm...where do I go with the story from here?' If you ever ask yourself this question, read over what you have to see if there are some darlings to kill.

4. Listen to the voices!!! I can't stress this enough. While writing, sometimes our creativity gets away from us. We're pounding at the keys and characters are running, making love, scattering from disaster. We're on a roll and can't stop because we're experiencing the best 'writer's release.' But then we read back over what we have and we notice that one scene may have taken us off the path toward the plot. Now here is where things get sketchy! Going off the path means a totally new direction. Some writers can handle this. Others cannot. Do what's comfortable for you. If getting back on the original plot is best for you, do that. I, on the other hand, am a pantser. My best work was derived from getting off the path of my original storyline. So listen to the inner voice. If you listen carefully, you can hear it telling you to stay on or off the paths, to not add a scene, to add something here that was missed, to embellish here, etc. I call the voices 'fairy writers.' Follow and they can lead you to bliss and success.

5. Don't over think your novel's plot. Yes, we all want the bestseller that will achieve worldwide attention. So what do we as writers do? We try to get as much into the novel as possible. This can pollute the story and make it hard to follow as a reader. Stick to the plot, add your subplots, as many as you can professionally handle, then make things as simple as possible. You will find that simplicity mingled with your style and flow will help you complete that manuscript in no time.

Here are only a few answers to the question. I hope it helps. If not, contact me one and one. I'm always willing to help. :-)(less)

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Average rating: 4.33 · 294 ratings · 41 reviews · 24 distinct works

	The Forbidden Lily 4.32 avg rating — 148 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Blood Feud (Dardian Dreshaj #1) 4.25 avg rating — 36 ratings — published 2013 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Blood Tie (Dardian Dreshaj #2) 4.60 avg rating — 25 ratings — published 2013 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Plain Dealing 4.18 avg rating — 22 ratings — published 2014 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	THE BABISIAN BOX (The Battle of Eiglexx Book 1) 4.13 avg rating — 8 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Rise of the Eiglexx (The Battle of Eiglexx Book 2) 4.29 avg rating — 7 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	All Men Are Gods: (Book 0.5) 4.14 avg rating — 7 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The EWA 8: Domination Terminated (The Battle of Eiglexx Book 4) 4.40 avg rating — 5 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Birth of a Corsai (The Battle of Eiglexx Book 3) 4.25 avg rating — 4 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Not Sure How to Rate Your Success as an Indie Writer?

Most indie authors won't share honestly with you their book sales for one reason and one reason only. They're ashamed to say, "Today I sold no books." or "I sold only one book today." or "I sold four books today." or "My current Amazon Rank is in the millions." The list of reasons can go on and on.

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message 6: by Shelley

Mar 01, 2015 01:18PM

All of the books in my 'To Read' list are actual books downloaded onto my Kindle. As soon as I find time to read them I will leave a review and post it. In the meantime, keep writing!

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message 5: by Shelley

Mar 01, 2015 01:10PM

Promod wrote: "Thanks for connecting. I feel, to start with let us have short exchanges related to our views/ personal philosophies/ work etc.
In case this is of interest to you, permit me to inform you that afte..."

Hello Good Sir,

Please leave posts like these in private message, as leaving it here pins it to my profile. I don't believe you meant to do this, so please don't be offended by me removing it.

Have a great day!

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message 4: by Shelley

Oct 15, 2014 12:29PM

Vanessa wrote: "Hello there Shelly we are friends here but I became a FAN. I don't do much socializing here but wanted to leave my FREE book with you.
***It's a little intro added as well. Let's keep in touch. Whe..."

Thank you, Vanessa. I have downloaded your book and will leave a review as soon as I finish reading it. I'm wishing you the success that success can bring.

Have a nice day!

Shelley

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message 3: by Vanessa

Oct 15, 2014 12:11PM

Hello there Shelly we are friends here but I became a FAN. I don't do much socializing here but wanted to leave my FREE book with you.
***It's a little intro added as well. Let's keep in touch. When you have specials or new work out you can use my page anytime. ***

Hello little Bella Blue's, have a day of love and happiness.....Be good and remember to say a kind words to a stranger or someone in need.
To get this illustration thing down. I am improving I am working hard I am learning understanding practicing day and night. it will be me, not a hired hand but all me. Here is a FREE download with improved illustrations, not all was changed but most with details colors and interesting ENJOY: Hey, Illustrations are becoming #BETTER I am learning and practicing the craft. I did update this books illustrations not all but most are more detailed to bring the story alive. Full bright wonderful colors used.
Currently #1 on Top FREE amazon list. http://www.amazon.com/Bella-Blues-Per...
— feeling determined.

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message 2: by Shelley

Apr 16, 2014 12:22PM

Back at ya! It's always good to be friends with a good erotica author. At least you'll know you will always have something pleasant to read. :)

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