Sharon C. Williams's Blog, page 17
July 10, 2019
Do children’s book need to be researched?
When I mentioned to someone how much research I was doing for my children’s series what I received in return was a blank stare. “Why?” “What do you mean why?” I asked. What unfolded was frustration on my part … Continue reading →
July 3, 2019
Writing a children’s book is easy: Seriously?
How are children’s authors looked upon? From my experience early on not very well. In fact at one writer’s meeting a fellow author scoffed and said he could write a children’s book in one night. There was nothing to it. … Continue reading →
June 27, 2019
New writers: Get your 1st draft in the best shape possible
When your done your first draft of your first book what happens next? One should have a group of beta readers and critiquers to help you flush out what needs to be fixed in your manuscript. If you think your … Continue reading →
June 19, 2019
Author’s showcase: Peddling one’s wares
This past weekend was our yearly author’s showcase at our main library. I have been to everyone of them minus one. The expectations of other authors there can either be realistic, some what optimism or beyond reality. I … Continue reading →
June 12, 2019
How to make your site pop: Videos and pictures
I have read that to make a post pop, on your social platform, that a good way is to include videos or images. I do find that when I go to a site if either or both are present I … Continue reading →
June 3, 2019
New cover to my Jasper series: Volume one
I have a new publisher to my #JasperAmazonParrot series. This means new covers. Woohoo! #book #writer #author #authorlife #read Volume one and volume two can be preordered here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07... Advertisements
May 31, 2019
Just finished the 1st draft of my next book
I been on a writing frenzy for the past week and a half, minus a trip out of state where my husband and I had to spread ashes, making me have 23 chapters of a new book. It is one … Continue reading →
May 15, 2019
I’m running a cover reveal tour: Jasper and I need your help
I am running a cover reveal tour from May 23th to September 7th of this year. I was fortunate to find a new publisher for my children’s series so this will be the 2nd edition. The books are being released … Continue reading →
May 9, 2019
It’s not okay to be a pantser: Oh, really?
Have you ever been reading a book and you come across something that just stops you cold? And than you wonder how will I review this now? That has happened to me on a few occasions. But I never … Continue reading →
May 1, 2019
Unfamiliarize yourself with your WIP
How do you unfamiliarize yourself from your WIP? It was not a term I had heard before when it came to revising my works. But apparently this is a thing and not only a thing but I took a class … Continue reading →
