10 Writing Tips
I say, ‘Me? Oh, I write anything.’
It’s true. If I am writing, I am happy. If people like what I have written, I am happier.
It was an honour to be asked to write for Women Writers, so I put together these 10 things about writing.
Watch the video 10 WRITING TIPS
There’s possibly many more, but these were the ones that stuck in my mind. (…and sure 10 is a nice round figure!)
My debut crime novel, The Abandoned is doing well in reviews. This means a great deal. Yes, I’ve made it to one publication, but honestly, I am back to the starting blocks for the next book. We all are striving for our books to make it onto the shelves/Amazon or readers.
For more of my ramblings, there’s a blog and a small free digital magazine on sharontwriter.com.
My writing Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/
I also co-founded a trending writing tweet-chat, #WritersWise.
WritersWise1.wordpress.com also has masses of free information from successful guest-hosts. We tweet with established writers, publishers, scouts, agents, emerging writers and avid readers on selected Thursday evenings.
Everyone is welcome, we talk all things writing and regardless of the topic people can join in. It’s a fun hour! Using the hashtag #WritersWise you should find us on twitter too. I’m also @sharontwriter and my tweet partner is @drlfarrell.
#Indulgeinbooks is another of my ventures on stylish online woman’s magazine indulgeme.ie. https://indulgeme.ie/
Woman’s Words is my quirky pieces column on Donegal Woman website http://www.donegalwoman.ie/
My published short stories are on sharontwriter.com and I would love people to click on my novel The Abandoned at £1.99 Kindle. The Abandoned: a gripping crime thriller
Now…. I’m off to edit Book 2. But, do link in with me on my twitter/Facebook/website and make sure to keep writing!
Peggy Bowden has not had an easy life. As a teenager, her mother was committed to an asylum and then a local priest forced her into an abusive marriage. But when her husband dies in an accident Peggy sees an opportunity to start again and trains as a midwife.
In 1950s Dublin it is not easy for a woman to make a living and Peggy sees a chance to start a business and soon a lucrative maternity home is up and running.
But when Peggy realizes that the lack of birth control is an issue for women, she uses their plight as a way to make more money. Very soon Peggy is on the wrong side of the law.
What makes a woman decide to walk down a dark path? Can Peggy ever get back on the straight and narrow? Or will she have to pay for her crimes?
Set against the backdrop of Ireland in the 1950’s The Abandoned tells the story of one woman’s fight for survival and her journey into the underbelly of a dangerous criminal world.
The Abandoned is a debut novel not to be missed, it will appeal to fans of authors like Cara Hunter, Joy Ellis and Helen Fields
Category: Contemporary Women Writers, How To and Tips
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Thank you Philip for taking the time to make your kind comments.
All the very best in your writing.
Sharon Thompson.
Hi Sharon,
Great tips shared here thru your wonderful video!
Yes, if you can do it others too can!! LOL
Yes, it’s no doubt a fact but it should go along with a dedicated hard work.
The Rihno formula is really wonderful, be hard or strong!!
Keep sharing your experience, I am here via BizSugar via Sian Philip’s post and then here. 🙂 now traveling towards your blog and fb pages. 🙂
Congrats you did an amazing job with the book, keep going with the next. All the best. Keep informed.
Will be soon again here. 🙂
Best
Philip