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Why You Should Have an Author Platform
Why You Should Have an Author Platform
and when you should start building yours.
Ashley Shannon
Sep 8, 2022
Where to Start When You Want to Write a Book
Where to Start When You Want to Write a Book
even if you aren’t into outlining.
Ashley Shannon
Sep 8, 2022
Why Writers Need Multiple Streams of Income
Why Writers Need Multiple Streams of Income
It’s more important than it might seem.
Ashley Shannon
Sep 8, 2022
5 Writing Tips You Should Ignore
5 Writing Tips You Should Ignore
and one you must follow.
Ashley Shannon
Jun 20, 2022
How to Outline a Blog Post
How to Outline a Blog Post
A simple way to write high quality content faster.
Ashley Shannon
Jun 9, 2022
Don’t be Afraid to Tell Your Story
Don’t be Afraid to Tell Your Story
Someone, somewhere needs to hear it.
Ashley Shannon
Jun 6, 2022
How to be a More Productive Writer
How to be a More Productive Writer
and finding what works for you.
Ashley Shannon
May 20, 2022
Can Anyone Be a Writer?
Can Anyone Be a Writer?
Because in truth, it’s not for everyone.
Ashley Shannon
Apr 14, 2022
You can be a Successful Writer Without Going Viral
You can be a Successful Writer Without Going Viral
One-hit wonders don’t always lead to successful careers.
Ashley Shannon
Apr 4, 2022
3 Aides that Help Me Be a More Productive Writer
3 Aides that Help Me Be a More Productive Writer
It’s all about finding the tools that work for you.
Ashley Shannon
Mar 7, 2022
A Day in the Life of a Single Parent Work From Home Writer
A Day in the Life of a Single Parent Work From Home Writer
It’s hard out here for a momma.
Ashley Shannon
Mar 3, 2022
My Writing Goals for 2022
My Writing Goals for 2022
’Tis the season for self-reflection and evolution.
Ashley Shannon
Jan 2, 2022
3 Bad Tactics That Will Ruin Your Writing Career and One That Will Make You Successful
3 Bad Tactics That Will Ruin Your Writing Career and One That Will Make You Successful
Some tips from a full-time writer who actually makes money from their writing.
Ashley Shannon
Nov 2, 2021
3 Ways to Reach Your Readers
3 Ways to Reach Your Readers
You’ve finished your writing project, now what?
Ashley Shannon
Oct 7, 2021
My Super Secret Pen Name was Exposed
My Super Secret Pen Name was Exposed
There are consequences for trusting people with your secrets.
Ashley Shannon
Oct 5, 2021
Every Writer Needs a Newsletter
Every Writer Needs a Newsletter
Here’s why.
Ashley Shannon
Sep 29, 2021
The Day I Started Calling Myself a Writer
The Day I Started Calling Myself a Writer
and why it took me so long.
Ashley Shannon
Sep 5, 2021
Successful Writers Target Readers, Not Other Writers
Successful Writers Target Readers, Not Other Writers
Whether you write blog posts or books, you need to know who your market is.
Ashley Shannon
Aug 1, 2021
Stop Giving Your Money to “Writing Gurus”
Stop Giving Your Money to “Writing Gurus”
Sometimes, a scam doesn’t always look like a scam.
Ashley Shannon
Mar 15, 2021
Writing Online Can Negatively Affect Your Mental Health
Writing Online Can Negatively Affect Your Mental Health
How do you choose between taking care of yourself and making a living?
Ashley Shannon
Mar 3, 2021
Have you ever had a story that you just couldn’t bring yourself to write?
I tend to stray away from writing the things that make me feel ashamed. The situations that I got myself into by making a bad choice, the…
Ashley Shannon
Jan 1, 2021
I Wrote 150,000 Words in One Month
I Wrote 150,000 Words in One Month
Committing to crazy big goals can lead to crazy big results.
Ashley Shannon
Dec 8, 2020
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