Sharon C. Williams's Blog

Quitter’s Day

At the end of each year, many people worldwide make resolutions. Some writers make a few, while others have a long list. It varies on how many are successful or quit. I read the other day that there is a thing called Quitter Day, and it falls on the second Friday of January. It is … Continue reading Quitter’s Day →

Procrastination: How Many Authors Struggle with It?

I often found myself saying I would write a blog post next week. However, when I looked at my website, I realized it had been longer than a week—no, it had been months since my last update. Has it been too long? Is procrastination beneficial for authors? Are there both pros and cons? The answer … Continue reading Procrastination: How Many Authors Struggle with It? →

Getting a review for your book isn’t easy: Unless you want to compromise

Keeping company with like-minded individuals can be an enlightening and enriching experience. It’s wise to connect with others to gain valuable insights. I hope to retain the numerous tips and information one can acquire through such interactions. Recently, I learned a valuable lesson about editing and finding an editor from a gathering. A friend mentioned … Continue reading Getting a review for your book isn’t easy: Unless you want to compromise →

When do you start promoting your manuscript?

This topic landed in my email box. When should you start promoting your book? The writers I know in this area start once their manuscript is complete. To me, that is getting on this way too late. I mean, once your book is complete and you tell your friends and family, then what? I started … Continue reading When do you start promoting your manuscript? →

How is your grammar? :For the record, I use an editor

How good is your grammar as it pertains to writing? I have done better over the years due to my editor, Nancy. Without Nancy, my books and short stories would not shine as brightly as they do now. There are programs out there that are free and with a price that helps with commas, spelling, … Continue reading How is your grammar? :For the record, I use an editor →

Do you support other authors?

Do you support other authors? Whether it is someone you know or not, do they get that from you? I have seen both ends of the stick with people only concerned with their book journeys to those who support other authors by buying their books, giving them a shout-out on social media, or attending any … Continue reading Do you support other authors? →

Do you know any pantsers?

How cluttered is your workspace where you write? I like my office organized. But a small part of me is okay with the mess. I can say the same for any WIP I am working on. I attended a local writing conference a few years ago. The speaker asked if there were any pantser in … Continue reading Do you know any pantsers? →

Jasper, Amazon parrot’s latest review:

I posted here recently about hearing from your readers. After that I received a review for volume one of my Jasper, Amazon parrot series.  Woohoo! What a way to start the day. Here is a bit of the review, followed by the link. ————————————- Review: Jasper Amazon Parrot I have raised birds and have talked … Continue reading Jasper, Amazon parrot’s latest review: →

Do you hear from your readers?

Do you ever hear back from people who read your books? It could be in a review, purchasing more than one of your books, or perhaps they tell you whether they like it. One of my favorite reviews came from a grandfather who told me about his grandson who had read the first volume of … Continue reading Do you hear from your readers? →

When do you end a series?: Regardless how many volumes is out

How do you decide when it’s time to move on from a series? At the moment, I have three volumes in my Jasper, Amazon parrot series, with the fourth one about to be published. I have my Squirrel Mafia series. One is out, while the second is about to be released. I have many manuscripts … Continue reading When do you end a series?: Regardless how many volumes is out →